Let the beloved of the Lord rest secure in Him. For He shields him all day long, and the one the Lord loves rests between His shoulders." (Deut. 33:12)
Dear Friends, We are so thankful for all the support by prayers, cards, e-mails, blog responses and calls, in addition to little treats that neighbors can’t resist baking for us. Everyone wants to know how they can help us but as we say, prayer is key. Our youngest, Michelle, was here solo from London last week for 9 days and got us organized with multiple runs to the grocery store so we are well stocked. She is very organized and giving so she comes up with new ideas, Besides the regular time of day watch on the left wrist, Paul now has an interval timer watch on the right wrist which chimes every 11 hours – the average duration of pain relief with a long acting morphine pill. Thank you Michelle.
Drew is so handy and fixed our DSL when internet server went out the other weekend! Today Drew’s family came and brought us lunch; fixed another household item; and took off to get back to their home place to feed their cattle, which they are now doing twice daily!. We so enjoyed seeing them and are very thankful for their encouragement too.
This coming Wednesday. The 31st of Oct., we are going to UC San Francisco Cancer Center at Mt.Zion Hospital for a second opinion consultation with the pancreatic specialist. Please pray for the doctor’s wisdom as to Paul’s next steps for treatment. Although the abdominal pain and weight loss are distressing, not all the news is bad: the tumor markers indicate the cancer is being diminished and the radiation oncologist does not interpret the CT scans as showing progression at the primary site. However the radiologists don’t join in this interpretation of the follow-up CT – another reason for having additional consultations.
We are thankful that Paul’s sister, Joye, is flying in Friday from Kansas for several days. We pray for her finding good flights and travel mercies for her.
Meanwhile, life moves along for us and we have a few prayer requests;
I am on jury duty call this week so pray for wisdom regarding rescheduling to fit it into the complex schedule of medical appointments.
We’re seeking a disposition for Jackson, Paul’s remaining horse. At the moment, we’re thinking of a lease arrangement where a responsible person would care for and use Jackson for at least a few months. Drew has my horse, Foxy, for which we also are thankful.
We had decided recently that we would not renovate our old swimming pool, but remove it instead. Last week the main pump went out. So pray for just the right contractor to handle this pool removal job efficiently.
And of course also please pray for improved pain management and for gain of weight as Paul is down to 150 pounds. While our desire is that God would heal the health issues and restore wellness, it’s clear that has not yet happened. However we have known God’s presence with us through some tough times – and we know that He will continue to be at our side as we walk in His presence and His peace.
All our love, Bonnie and for Turk
Paul the apostle puts it well in 2 Timothy 1:9: “I know whom I have believed and am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him for that day.”
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Thank you Bonnie, those first two words of the verse are awesome, "I know..." . Our love to you both.
Dave H.
We are so thankful for this update. We continue to pray for you.
Love Kathy
Paul, we'll miss you at BSF tomorrow, but know that our prayers are with you, especially for the consultation tomorrow. I'm glad for the report of help and kin close at hand. May HIs grace continue to be sufficient for each day. Love to you both,
Earl
Paul, as we pray for you and Bonnie daily, the words and Scriptures in your blog are an amazing witness to your personal courage and your eternal faith in the One who holds and loves you dearly. Thank you for that gift to each of us! Blessings for an insightful consultation tomorrow.
In His love,
Lynda
Hello Paul and Bonnie. Love and prayers for you. It's great - how you can hear a prayer, speak a prayer, read a prayer, breath a prayer (inhale...exhale...), think a prayer, feel a prayer, taste a prayer, be a prayer, project a prayer, sing a prayer, walk a prayer, dream a prayer, bathe in prayer, sip a prayer (chocolate's best, praying you're sipping your shakes), digest a prayer, grasp a prayer, nap a prayer, pack a prayer and carry it to the Doc. In prayer, Roxanne
Dear Paul and Bonnie,
We certainly have been thinking lots about you and praying often. Your testimony of faith is so clear. His name is praised in and thru' you.
Thanks for updates/sharing your hearts. We will pray for next wk's appt. as well as other concerns.
So glad Joye can be with you.
Dan and Christine
Paul & Bonnie- You continue to be on my heart and mind, and know that with great gratitude I lift you both in prayer. How serendipitous it was, Bonnie, to run into you at Stu and Hillary Lynch's reception. They have been friends of Larry, my husband for some time. Love to you both, Robin & Larry Winterlin
Dear Paul and Bonnie,
We hadn't read your blog last week (jury duty here as well) and didn't realize what you have been going through, so were in a bit of shock yesterday to hear that things have taken a turn for the worse. Bless your dear hearts!! Somehow the passage that comes to mind is from Judges: The Angel's words to Gideon, "The Lord is with you Mighty Warrior"! I love the fact that our Lord looks on us through very different eyes than those we use on our selves. So carry those words and that title with you, even as you feel as weak as Gideon in the face of this enemy.
Our love and continued prayers,
Tom and Nancy Toombs
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