Round 23 ended early. Although that may sound good....it's not. We got the results of my CT scan. Dr. Wong said it wasn't good. I interrupted him because I didn't want to know how bad it really was. I asked if the tumors in my lungs had grown significantly and he said "yes". This means that the chemo I've had for 23 rounds isn't working anymore, and so there was no point in me finishing my last day there. What's the plan? I don't know. Dr. Wong said I could just go home and give up or I could try a new outpatient chemo in three weeks. He has no guarantees that this will do anything.
I'm freaking out because I have a hard time breathing. These results weren't really a big surprise. I have chest pain and difficulty breathing constantly. There are times when I feel like I need an oxygen tank.
I know God wants to heal me just as much as before...it just feels like time is running out. I truly don't know if I'll be alive in three weeks. Please pray for us. Pray for peace and direction and God's healing. Also, pray for our friend Jason, he's still fighting for his life in the Minnedosa hospital.
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Always continuing to pray.... I'm here for anything at any time! Love ya!!!
I pray that His strength would be made PERFECT in your weakness.... Lord, please heal my friend...
Jill =)
Praying for you!
Im praying for you
Beloved,I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers. (III John 2)
Praying...
Father let her know the peace that truly passes all understanding.
I love you! Anna Friesen
We're praying sweetheart.
Harold & Marlene
Ramona, I'm bawling at the thought of you having difficulty breathing. I'm guessing your mom shared with you guys what her, Esther and myself talked about this afternoon. Let's stick to plan A: God healing you.
I pray more than ever that He has that planned for you. I will pray for peace and beg God to heal you soon. I can only imagine how you must be freaking out at times, but hang in there girl. We're with you on plan A! Love, Linda
*hug* During this time Lord we ask you to add our faith to Ramona's that she will be able to walk in healing, complete and whole and delivered from this cancer in your Name Jesus of Nazerath, Amen and Amen.
The Lord Will Heal you of all your sicknesses and diseases, Trust in Him for He cares for you.
my dear friends, i do not believe this is the end. the end of a chapter? i hope so! the end of your cancer? i hope so! the end of your life on this earth? huh-uh!
stand on His promises like never before. He's more than strong enough to carry you both through these next 3 weeks and the next and the next.
continuing to pray and to be here for you as much as is possible from over here.
love, dayna
Hang in there! God's not done yet! Your story isn't over! A verse that comes to mind is:
Exodus 14:14 "The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still."
Praying that God will hold you close and calm your hearts in the midst of your intense situation and that his peace will comfort and cover you like a warm blanket.
Vi
Praying with & for you and Earl!
Praying for strength, courage and healing.
I love you guys and am still praying.....Lish
I haven't really been following your blog recently but as I was studying my Bible tonight God laid it on my heart to share these verses with you. I think it's too long to type...but the passage is Luke 1:5-25. Now although the passage seems a little off topic, the notes on the bottom say some stuff about how we as humans have a hard time believing, and with plenty good logic behind it, but with Gad anything is possible-and he delivers in his time. The fulfillment may not be tomorrow, but they will be "at their proper time" (verse 20). Remain patient, and keep true to his word and what he has said in his word will come true at the right time.
We are praying for you, Earl,strength and full healing. Stand firm in God's love and warm embrace.
I had a dream last night about how the reports now showed that your lungs were now tumor-free. Hallelujah, I believe that will happen! Just keep holding on to God's promises.
Praying for you! May God give you strength and grace to trust Him and let go. May He heal as He desires.
I am praying for you. Feeling like I can't breathe gets me into a panic. I can only imagine how difficult this can be for you. I am praying for God's peace and that you will not add to your stress by worrying about what might lie ahead. God gives us strength for the moment we are in and will continue to do that. PTL! He has promised!
My pastor and I were discussing this week about how it often takes us "giving up" for God to work. He also talked about how trees don't grunt and groan to bear fruit. They just remain in the vine. (John 15) If "giving up" means releasing yourself completely to God's will and saying "whatever you will for me - healing in this life or the next - I will accept" this does not lessen your chance of being healed - in fact it may increse it. So many of us are praying for God to heal you and often it seems God brings us to the point of no hope and where we truly have to "give up" before He steps in. That has happened in my life and I have often felt very frusterated with God about that. I guess it feels kind of cruel and it leaves me feeling as though I don't understand Him. I have had to come to the conclusion that God's ways are higher than mine. Those times when I thought I totaly understood what He had been telling me and things turned out differently made me realize that God is God and I am human. I had to come to terms with that and trust him at a totally different level. That is so hard! I am committed to continue to pray for you in this journey. God's power to heal is not lessened by our total dependance on Him, resting in His arms in total trust that His way is best. Praying for healing and peace - Myrna
Still praying...
Earl and Ramona,
We have been thinking of you. May God envelope you in His arms.
Paul and Christine Peters
Lord God, you are mighty and powerful! We are humbled just to be allowed into your presence. You know the plans you have for Ramona's life. We just ask you now to let it be your will that Ramona and Earl can live a long healthy life together filled with service for you.
We pray believing.
We are praying for you and your family. Keep trusting in the Lord
Arnold and Lorrie
Earl and Ramona
In your distress and anxiety, we pray for you...that God's grace may "abound to you more and more." We love you,
Rob and Gloria and boys
I saw this verse in my Bible in church yesterday and it made me think about you..."Heal me, O Lord, and I will be healed; Save me and I will be saved, For You are my praise." Jeremiah 17:14 NASB Our God is powerful and mighty, He is our praise! Jesus bless you & Earl in amazing and wonderful ways today. Praying for you!!!
- Kim
Ramona, I wish this hug could reach across the miles....
You guys are such an amazing couple, and continue to bless so many people with the way you share your faith. Thank you!
Thinking of you and continuing to pray for your healing.
Love you,
Jealene F.
Earl & Ramona keep standing for healing. Rest in the fact that Jesus died for our sins, afflictions and diseases. I believe that sometimes he waites for us to quit trying and then he heals when man can do nothing. An impossible situation that only God can take care of. No one else will be able to take the glory! I truly believe this is what your testimony is going to be. Jesus will be glorified in this and people will have more faith in the word of God! Thinking and praying for healing. John & AnneMarie Traa
Hey guys,
You're in my thoughts and prayers so much. Praying for continued strength,endurance and faith. Praying for healing, praying for peace.
Just a thought - an oxygen tank for ease of breathing would not mean lack of faith and would probably increase your comfort a lot...
In Winnipeg tomorrow with LaVissa. We'll call you and see if you're up for company - would love to pray for you in person...
Love,
Mandy
I'm of the same mind as Mandy on this one...if an oxygen tank makes it easier for you to breathe, don't see that as a lack of faith. Using your energy just to breathe keeps you from using it for other things...if it's easier, let the oxygen tank do the work and use your energy for other purposes. Praying for you and Earl as always...knowing that God will lead you in the direction He wants you to go...
Michele (Jobina's sister)
I agree with Mandy (& James) and Michele about the oxygen tank. Would probably feel less panic if breathing wasn't labored. Also, what Myrna said touched me: "God's power to heal is not lessened by our total dependance on Him..."
...praying...love Linda
We are praying for you!
Evan&Renita
Praying...
~Esther
The Lord of Hosts is with us...God of Jacob is our peace. Be still, and know I AM the Lord-Psalm 46:10
Lord, we have not because we ask not...Lord we touch our sister and in the POWER of YOUR NAME we ask you heal Ramona, in Jesus name! Amen.
Love in Christ
We are praying for you...
James & Angela Siemens
Ramona, you're taken care of. Everything will be fine- promise! :)
Cydney
we are back from Morrocco...
praying for you ! we love you !
Brigitte et Lilou
Earl & Ramona, I am praying for you both. There are no other words right now, I just really want you to know that.
Love, hugs, and prayers from Riga, Latvia!
May God bless you and keep you, may His face shine upon you and be gracious to you. May God give you His Shalom!
Raymond Martha & Karalee
Earl& Ramona,
Everytime I try & send you a note it doesn't seem to go through. I don't know what I'm doing wrong.
There is LOTS of prayers going out for you.HEY if Jesus can raise Lazarus from the grave,believe what He's going to do for you. Don't give up.Be strong in the Lord. BY HIS STRIPES YOU ARE HEALED. BE still & KNOW HE IS GOD...
YOUR Friend from Beyond
Janet M
Holy Spirit give Ramona the strength she needs for every minute of every day. Bring your Words of life to her mind & encourage her spirit. Remind her to rely on your promises. Help her to continue to Hope. I heard this week that the definition of Hope is a 'confident & joyful expectation that God is going to do something great in your life'. God you are Good. Thank you for healing Ramona. In Jesus Name, Amen.
praying.......
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