Some News that’s Hard to Share…
This is a blog post I never imagined I’d write.
May was a month filled with incredible joyβmy kids graduated from college, and my daughter got married. It was a beautiful and unforgettable time, but sadly I have not had a chance to savor that moment or share the wedding photos with you all because my life has shifted dramatically.
Just two weeks after that joyful day, we received news we never expected…
βmy husband has cancer.
Keith’s kidneys were beginning to fail, and after a whirlwind of tests, we learned my husband has Stage 3 Multiple Myelomaβa cancer of the blood.
What followed was an eight-day hospital stay filled with tests, tears, and his first round of chemotherapy.
So let me back up for a moment.
Over Easter weekend, my husband volunteered at a church workday. We thought he had simply strained his back from heavy lifting. Throughout the entire month of May, he dealt with really bad back and rib pain.
It wasnβt until after my daughterβs wedding that he finally went in for X-rays and an MRI. That’s when everything changed.
The scans revealed multiple lytic lesions and compression fractures in his spine and ribs. From there, bloodwork was orderedβand thatβs when we discovered his kidneys were failing.
June 18th
We went straight to the ER. In the ER, we were told by the doctor that Keith most likely has a cancer called Multiple Myeloma. That led to an unexpected eight-day hospital stay where we met with nephrologists and oncologists daily.
The nights were long as we hardly got any sleep. Keith faced a whirlwind of tests. His kidney function was declining due to the cancer blocking the filtering system in his kidneys. So once his bone marrow biopsy was completed, he received his first round of chemotherapy in the hospital – in hopes of saving his kidneys.
June 25th
We were discharged from the hospital but were keeping a close eye on his kidney function and continued with weekly chemotherapy. The hope was that the chemo treatments would help the kidneys improve.
At the same time, Keith’s youngest daughter began searching for a multiple myeloma specialist at the Cleveland Clinic Main Campus. Thanks to his daughterβs persistence in calling and God’s gracious hand on all of this βwe were able to get an appointment with a specialist – but he was booked solid – so our appointment would not be for a few weeks.
July 7th
Right in the middle of all of this – our summer Bible study through the book of Jonah began here on-line. I didn’t want my personal life to take over our study – everything was happening so fast – all I could do was mention it briefly in a video to be honest that something bad was happening. I was still processing and researching and trying to wrap my mind around what was going on.
July 10th
Just two weeks after being discharged from the hospital, the cancer caused my husband’s kidneys to fail. He had to undergo surgery to prepare for dialysis, and miraculously we were able to get an appointment moved up to the very next day after his surgery with the specialist at Cleveland Clinic. It was such an answer to prayer, and we were so grateful.
July 14th
The following week brought a new rhythm: with chemo therapy on Thursday (3 hours) and kidney dialysis treatments on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday (4 hours each day). We thought we were starting to find a new normal and had a good treatment plan.
But on that Friday, while my husband was receiving dialysis, my phone rang. It was the specialistβs office. My husband’s bloodwork had come back, and despite the chemo treatments, the cancer had progressed rather quickly. We needed to head straight to the hospital. The nurse told me to pack for a 7 day hospital stay!
July 18th (just one month into his diagnosis)
So through tears, I packed our bags fearing the worst. We drove an hour and ten minutes to the Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, where he was admitted and was to receive an emergency chemo treatment to get the cancer under control.
While we were there, a second specialist looked at Keith’s blood work and together with our specialist – they changed the tough chemo regimen that would have required a 7 day stay, to a gentler plan which required only a two night stay. I was so thankful for that!
But Iβll be honestβthose two nights were very hard. There was so much we didnβt know, and so much fear about what was happening. It all felt overwhelming. I got hardly any sleep and was beyond exhausted by the time we were discharged.
July 24th
After being discharged, we had a follow up appointment with the specialist where we discussed future treatment plans.
Keith’s cancer is not curable but it is treatable.
We will not know if the treatment my husband had in the hospital worked until blood work this Tuesday and even then – they said it may take a few weeks of further treatment to really know.
We are in a season of Waiting
It has ONLY been 5 1/2 weeks since that first ER visit and yet our lives have been dramatically changed.
We are waiting to see if this new treatment will work effectively. And we are on a new rhythm of weekly chemotherapy (once a week) and kidney dialysis (three times a week), with plans for a CAR T cell or stem cell transplant ahead.
At this point, we donβt have all the answers, and thereβs still so much weβre learning day by day. But I wanted to let you know what is happening here and ask for your prayers as we walk this hard road.
Though this season is heavy, we are holding fast to God’s promises.
God has been near to us in every momentβfaithful, present, and kind. Our families have been incredible, our friends have been supportive and our church family is praying for us.
Thank you to my Facebook GMGs for being there for me during this time. I know those of you who have been doing the Jonah study with me this summer have already been praying for us even though I had not shared the details.
Thank you for your love, support, and prayersβthey mean more than words can say.
Iβll share more as Iβm able, but for now, weβre taking things one day at a time, leaning on Godβs strength and grace.
Until then – Keep walking with the King,
Courtney
βFear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.β
Isaiah 41:10
Oh Courtney! Putting Keith and you on my prayer list right now! β€οΈ
Praying for Keith, and you in this difficult season. Some storyβs written by God are difficult to walk through, But in Isaiah 43:2 – God promises He is with us. I could not imagine your pain, and frustration. Jonah was no accident. We must move forward and not resist these trials that we never want to endure. Trust and obey. β€οΈ
So sorry to hear this -will be praying for Keith and your family! I am sure you are getting a lot of recommendations on what do but if you have not heard of Chris Wark who beat cancer please check him out. He has a whole way of eating to help fight it@chrisbeatcancer
Prayers for your family and the wisdom of your medical team. God hears your prayers.
Courtney, I could only find a way to comment by replying on this dear sisterβs comment. With real tears I have begun lifting you all up. May Godβs HEALING, WHOLENESS, and STRENGTH infuse you both in a myriad of ways right now and in the days to come. ππ»β€οΈ
Same hear on replying to this Sister comment. Know that we have Keith on our prayer list, our groups etc. Lifting y’all in our prayers. We serve a God who raised Lazarus from the grave, healed a woman of 12 yrs issue of blood, opened the eyes of the blind, deaf ears to hear. He is the same yesterday, today and forever. Our healing is and was paid on the cross…with his stripes we are healed. Thank you Lord we claim it. In Jesus name Amen.
What an ordeal β₯οΈ praying for you both, your family and your care team!!!
I am so so sorry to hear this. I will you pray for you. God is good and mercifull. Just keep the faith.
Dear Courtney,
My heart is so heavy to hear this news, but I know the Lord is with you, your husband and your combined children and I believe your husband will be completely healed! I have a friend whose son had the CAR T and has been in remission for 5 years now and is so grateful for that treatment. Your family is so loved by so many of us who have not met you, but have been so encouraged by your online bible studies. We are lifting your family up in prayer. Fear not, the Lord is with you!
Oh Courtney, we just walked through this! My husband was diagnosed w/stage 4 lrg B cell lymphoma the week my father died & my autistic 20 yr old brother came to live with us after my dadβs passing. It was a whirlwind! God was so close. We worshiped through the long chemo days (12hrs), the restless nights of no sleep, hospital stays etcβ¦God was near!! The church supported us in prayers & brought meals. We will be praying for you & for Keith’s healing. God is the King of miracles.
You have brought me thru many trials as a Bible study leader on your website and now I will pray for you and your dear husband. May you feel Gods presence as you navigate this next chapter. Your story isnβt over because God has a plan for both of you. May it be a courageous and blessed oneππ»
Courtney,
I’m very sorry to hear this. Praying for your husband and you right now and will continue praying for both of you amd your family.
Praying that God continues to be in the midst of everything and that He gives you some rest π love you so much!
Dear Courtney, you are all in our heart of love. We as a community don’t just walk behind you, we are all walking right beside you holding you up in brave prayer. We take up your plight with you and stand firm and strong on Gods Word. When you are feeling overwhelmed, we will be unwavering in our support. God loves you and so do we xxx
Praying for you and your husband Keith and family during this time and loved ones. Touching and agreeing for ultimate healing ππΎ
Sending Love and Prayers from Charlotte NC
Praying for you, your husband and your family. God is good, to whom else could we go but to him?
My best friend has multiple myeloma and has beaten the odds for YEARS. No, not curableβ¦but God. When things are okay we hike and grab lunches. When things are notβ¦we pray.
Standing with you in this dark valley but knowing that someone who was given a year is now 7 years past that (and one stem cell replacement helped) and while life isnβt the same, itβs still beautiful. β€οΈ
I will be praying for you and your husband in this next season of life that you are in. Iβm so thankful that you are holding onto Gods unchanging hand. God never leaves or forsakes us, He is with us every step of the way.
βWhen through the deep waters I call thee to go,
the rivers of sorrow shall not overflow;
for I will be near thee, thy troubles to bless,
and sanctify to thee thy deepest distress.
βWhen through fiery trials thy pathway shall lie,
my grace, all sufficient, shall be thy supply;
the flame shall not hurt thee; I only design
thy dross to consume, and thy gold to refine.β
Holding you all up in prayer as you walk through this. ππ»
βGreater is He that is in you, then he that is in the world.β-1John 4:4
Dear Courtney, I am so saddened reading this news. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I will be praying for you, your husband, and family.
Love and prayers. I just now found out and you know we will be in prayer. Just remember alwaysβ¦ you know the great I am, the greatest physician! Praying for wisdom for the doctor and for yβall. You are loved beyond measure. Hugs and peace. Darla
I will be covering you + your husband in prayer ! <3
I’m so sorry to read this. I’ll be praying for his healing and not of you as you lean into Jesus as He cares for your heart, soul and body.
I will be lifting Keith up to our amazing Healer, Our amazing and wonderful God. With Him nothing is impossible..prayers for strength, wisdom and comfort during these most difficult days.
I will be praying for you! I pray God will give you strength and endurance to walk through this difficult time with your husband!! Praying Gods healing hands would be on your husband!! God is faithful !!
In Christ,
Annie Jimenez
So sorry you all are going through all of this. Praying for a successful treatment and for grace and strength during the treatments.
I am so sorry for your struggles. I know this all too well. My husband started feeling bad 2 years ago. Diagnosed with bronchitis. In July he could barely get around and had to sit down a lot. An Urgent care visit sent us to the hospital where he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Started chemo and 3 months later he was gone. I pray you find the right doctors with Godly wisdom and that God gives you both strength in this journey.
Praying for healing and strength.
Courtney, I am so saddened by the news but I am hopeful that your life is being guarded by GOD’s Love and your Faith. May You and Keith (as well as your family) feel the love and prayers during this journey. You have been there in Faith for me in my days of questioning my faith journey and I hope you know that so many are here for you and Keith with prayers and words to blanket you with our love. Bless You all with Hugs and Prayers ~ remember to take care of YOU too!!!!
Praying for Keithβs full health restoration in Jesus mighty nameππ» Keith is a bloodwashed man of God with an on fire woman of God by his side. Our Lord will be glorified through this season sister.
Lifting you both in prayer ππ»
Praying for you and your family. May Gods strength be with you and the family.β€οΈ
Is this necessary??
Oh Courtney and Keith..I’m praying for you all as you are in the throws of this journey. Just like Jonah, your alls life has had a definite interruption. Unlike Jonah, you all are clinging to the Father for all the things instead of running the opposite way! I don’t know why He has you on this road but will be praying for daily strength and grace as you continue on. As you continue to lean on the Father and each other, I pray your days will be filled with “but God” moments and that He will show up for you and Keith in ways that can only be described and explained by HIM! Uplifting you all to the Father often!πππ½π
Jeremiah 33:3…:Call unto Me and I will show you great and mighty things you do not know “
Prayers in Jesus name He is our answer He will not leave or forsake y’all β€οΈ. When my husband had cancer Psalm 34: 1-10 helped me through it. We serve a mighty God He is faithful β€οΈ. God bless.
So sorry to hear this. My dnl was diagnosed with multi myeloma in 2012, went thru 10 yrs of horrible treatments plus 2 stem cell transplants and finally the Cell T fusion in 2022 or 23. She is in total remission praise God.
Courtney,
I’m so very sorry all this is happening. I can’t begin to imagine what you all are going through. I’ve heard great things about the Cleveland Clinic. I pray God will direct every step you take as well as guidance for the doctors to know what’s best for your husband. Jesus, The Great Physician, will watch over you all and sustain you through this time. Take time to just be and know God has you. I am praying fervently for you all and especially for a miraculous healing for your husband. Hugs.
God is able to do what seems to be impossible. He has all power, He knows all things and He is everywhere. May HIS love and peace wash over you, Keith and the entire family. May a mighty testimony of HIS love and faithfulness be birthed from this. May you all grow stronger and deeper in HIM. Praying for a miraculous healing. Praying for each of you!
May our God be glorified!!!
You and your loved ones are in my prayers.
Sending you so many prayers. Life on this Earth is hard! God is so close to you now and always.
My heart aches for you and your family with this news. I know someone now that is experiencing the CAR T treatment. Thankful for the medical advances today. Praying for good results from treatments. Cancer is such an evil in our world today. Thank you for opening your life to others so prayers can continually be lifted up. May God meet your every need and give you peace to meet each day ahead. Matthew 6:38.
You guys are in our thoughts and prayers. God gots you no matter what. So sorry you guys are going through this storm. ππππ
Prayers
So many prayers will be lifted for you and yours. May God strengthen you and provide peace as you walk through this time. Big hugs.
I will be praying for healing mercies for your dear husband. Having been through this cancer with my husband, I know the shock of such a diagnosis. God held us close through the journey, and he will do the same for you, too.
Courtney, my daughter and I will be praying for you, Keith and your family. Hugs, hugs, and more hugs. You have been there for so many of us with encouraging words and reminders of Godβs love and faithfulness. Now it is time for us to be there for you. We will be here to pray for you, with you, cry with you and simply just listen. You have our full support. β€οΈ
Thank you, Lord, for giving Courtney the strength to get through this Jonah Bible study. A visible representation of Philippians 4:13 right there.
Your online community has your back, Courtney! We are praying for your husband (and certainly for you as well). Keep walking with the King! β€οΈ
Courtney, I have followed you for years. Done may GMG studies and read your book. I feel a connection with you as you have shared your life. Know it is my turn to give something back to you….prayers. It is an honor to continue praying for your husband, for you and all your family. As you continue to travel this new road. I am a cancer survivor/thriver. What I kept focus on was knowing God was with me in all and through it all.
Keeping you all in prayer along with his medical team! May God fill you with what you need to sustain you daily!!!!! Hugs to you all!
Praying for you all as you navigate this situation.
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Sevgilerimle
I am so sorry, Courtney. I was unexpectedly diagnosed with cancer last October and understand how agonizing all the waiting and unknowns can be. You are Keith’s rock and anchor now through this storm. I am I am praying for you both as you navigate these waters. Hold tight to each other. It won’t be easy but as you know, you are always walking with God.
Courtney, Iβm praying for you, Keith and family β€οΈππ» Praying for God to keep his healing hands upon Keith and give you all strength, hope and faith to get through this. Prayer is powerful and I know a lot of people are praying for you, Keith and family. We love you! Prayer without ceasing! Have faith in Godβs healing powers ππ»ππ»β€οΈ
God Bless! ππ»
Dear Courtney, I am praying for you and Keith as well.
Keep close to our God always. He is with you!!
Sending you my love.
I will be praying for you both as you walk this difficult road. Your faith is so evident and I know that God will bless you because of it. Thank you for always being an inspiration to so many people!
Sending you and Keith all the love, hugs, and prayers. <3
I know what it’s like to have someone you love gothrough this type of cancer. My prayers are with you and your husband. Praying for his body to be able to accept the transplant. A dear friend was a donor match for her brother several years ago and he is doing great. πππ
Praying for you and your whole family⦠for healing, strength and peace.
Courtney
Praying the Lord will bring healing to Keith. Noting is impossible for Him. May He strengthen you as a caregiver and Keith is strengthened in his faith. Praying the Lord will do a miracle for you all! Hugs and love
Courtney, this is a journey we all wish would not have started. There are two things I know. God has strengthened you for this moment and He goes before you. There is nothing He cannot do for you and your husband. I pray that through this season you are comforted and strengthened by your walk with the King and that Keith is blessed with God’s healing and His provision of the best possible care by the physicians He provides. You are in my heart and prayers.
Deuteronomy 31:8 “It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; He will not fail you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.”
You’ve got this, because God has you.
Prayers for your husband, you & family ππΌ
Courtney,
I am so sorry to hear this. God is in total control and we need to lean on Him. I am praying for you and for your husband.
Kathy Kalinowski
Iβm so sorry to hear this. Iβm praying ππΌ for Godβs peace that surpasses all understanding for you, your husband and your family.
This could be any one of us, and may we all respond so faithfully and courageously as you and your family have. I pray that the Lord will continue to strengthen you all in the time ahead. Cling to Christ our Great Hope! We won’t stop lifting you all up to the Father. ππΎβ€οΈ
So sorry you and Keith are going through so much. I have been praying for both of you and will continue to pray. The Isaiah verse you quoted is my life verse, may it give you hope. Praying Godβs peace, comfort and guidance over you and Keith.
Courtney and Family,
Cancer the six letter bad word none of us are ready for ever. That being said,,keep clinging to the King he will continue to walk through the storm with you. The support you have is monumental you have a community near and far lean into them. I have found that sometimes the biggest gifts are from letting others help us through the storms. I believe God sends certain people into our lives to help us. May God strengthen and guide you may he give the Drs discernment in Keiths care. May he hold you tight. π
I came across your blog post from a mutual friend that was asking for prayer for both of you.
I wanted to let you know that I am lifting you both up before the Lord and I am believing for a miracle healing for Keith. God is able!
After I read your blog, post a song came to mind by Cody Carnes called βFirm Foundationβ. Some of the lyrics are as follows:
β Christ is my firm foundation, the rock on which I stand. When everything around me is shaken, Iβve never been more gladβ¦.. that I put my faith in Jesus, cause heβs never let me down. Heβs faithful through generations, so why would he fail now? He wonβtβ¦..he wonβtβ¦β¦he wonβt fail β.
If you havenβt heard the song, I highly suggest looking it up because I think it will encourage you during this difficult time.
I am adding you both to my prayer list and will also add you through a prayer form for others to pray for you.
God is faithful! He wonβt fail you!
Prayers from WA Stateπβ₯οΈ
Praying for Keith and you. I don’t have any adequate words, but my love and prayers are with you.
Courtney, your weeks sound very familiar to me as a wife. My husband was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma the last day of 2012 at 53 yrs old. He too had a back injury and rib pain. It was misdiagnosed until he finally got a biopsy. He had the lesions you described. He was on a treatment plan but eventually had a Stem Cell Transplant in 2014 at the City of Hope on California. He is now on maintenance and is very active. God had a plan for his life and he is doing well golfing and enjoying life. God is willing and able to heal. The road is hard but our Savior walks with you. You will realize He is carrying you. You will find strength as God answers yes to all the prayers going up to Him. He will use it all for good as you know. My husband has changed. I have changed as we in minister with hope to others with cancer. I will add you and your husband to my prayer journal. If you need any information at all, please reach out to me. Your sister in Christ, Elsa
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I am so, so sorry to hear this. Praying for you, Keith and your families. I don’t have the words to say, but I know that our Father is with you.
Have followed you since you first started blogging! Iβm so sorry. Will be praying for God to continue writing your story. Praying for Keith today!
Courtney I’m so sorry to hear this. I will be praying for your husband and you. Praying for complete healing in Jesus name.
Blessings,
Kristin
This hurts my heart for you. But it also renews my faith to see the prayers of Christians out there coming together for you. I am praying for you, your husband, your families, and the medical teams as you go thru such a season of uncertainty. ππ
My husband and I are walking through a similar journey. Last September, after routine bloodwork, he was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Over night our world flipped upside down as he was hospitalized for several weeks four hours away from our home. He has since completed 5 rounds of immunotherapy and had a stem cell transplant about 5 weeks ago. He is doing well and recovering by Godβs grace. We too have faced the he scary uncertainty of what the future holds but God has been so faithful to us. Praying for you and your husband.
Dear Ma,
I just wanted to reach out and let you know that Iβm praying for you, your husband and family.
May God strengthen you both, bring healing, and fill your heart with peace. Thank you for always sharing Godβs word with us β youβve truly been a blessing.
Iβm praying that the Lord will lay His healing hands on your husband. May every cell in his body respond to divine healing, and may his strength be renewed day by day. May the Lord be his refuge, his healer, and his peace.
I have no words, except to saying, “I am praying”….,,
I am praying along with everyone else here. You have been such a light and inspiration to me for a very long time. I’ve enjoyed your teachings and bible studies so much, Courtney. You are truly a blessing. Now you Keep Walking With the King!
I am praying for you and your husband, Keith. I am sorry you all are going through this.
I am a chemotherapy nurse. I tell my patients to keep their faith and take one day at a time. My prayers for Keith and you and your family.
My prayers are with you and the family. I pray strength for Keith as he goes through these treatments and for your as you walk this difficult path with him.
Praying on a daily basis that your lives will return to a new normal as quickly as possible. God’s got this!
Praying on a daily basis that your lives will return to a new normal as quickly as possible. God’s got this! I don’t have any words, but thank you for your update. Continued prayers for sure!
Praying for your husband, you and your family. Trusting God to provide healing and peace for you and Keith as you make this journey together. God is hearing all our prayers! We can trust Him!
Praying for your Husband , you and your family that you will see the goodness of God in the Land of the living the he will give you both physical , mental and spiritual strength to get through this storm. Continued prayers
Courtney, you are the strongest person I know, you have lead me through the Bible and helped me to walk with God. My walk with God strengthened when I had breast cancer and helped me through the difficult times. Your faith, prayers, family and community support will be there for you. Praying for Keith and your family. π
This was overwhelming to read but thank God you are both strong in your faith. I will be praying for healing and strength!
What an incredible opportunity God gives us to fellowship IN suffering with each other. I pray and will pray, knowing God takes us by our right hand and says ‘do not fear, I WILL help you’- Isaiah 41:13.
Oh, Courtney, I am so sorry to hear this. Yet another trial. May God bless the hearts, minds, and hands of all the providers, nurses and caregivers that come your way. May Keith’s suffering be eased by your steadfast love and may your faith not falter but be strengthened by our Lord Jesus who is standing beside you always.
I will keep your family in my prayers.
Karen, Baltimore MD
Courtney, My heart aches for you and your husband. Please know prayers are flying your way. God has this and is there with you both. May God give you and your husband strength and comfort and quick healing. I am so thankful for your husband that he has you and God helping him every step of his journey. Many hugs and much love.
Courtney, You and your family are in our prayers.
Please know you are not alone. God is bigger than cancer. no matter what the outcome may be. He is with you all.
Iβm so sorry. I am praying for you, your husband and family.
I just came upon this on Facebook and wanted to say how sorry I am for your family to be going through this. My older brother was just diagnosed with MM at the beginning of this year. Spent much time in and out of hospital, and now has a routine of chemo and immunothery. His Dr has started him on bio-phospates to help build his bones and hopefully alleviate some back pain. He is working with Dr Islam in Pittsburgh, PA. I hope what your husband is doing is working for him. Blessings.
Thank you for sharing Courtney! You will be prayed for. God is at work.
Courtney, I am sending all my love. I am so sorry you are weathering this together and I pray for the Lord to completely heal him in Jesusβ name. Many prayers for you both.
Sweet Courtney, I have been lifting you and Keith up in prayer. May God be close and carry you through. Many blessings!
Praying for you and Keith. May God give the medical team wisdom. Praying for a miracle.
Hi Courtney, I have not yet had the privilege to participate in a full study with you, but have followed your journey over the years. I am so sorry that you and Keith are going through this trial. I’m adding you all to my prayers and asking Abba to open the windows of heaven and pour out his healing touch on Keith! He is our healer and He loves you so much! I know you are leaning on Him for your strength and help as you go through these difficult days. Much love and hope being sent your way!
Dear Courtney,
I am so sorry about Keith’s illness. I have been and will continue praying for your family. I have been around your little spot on the internet for many years!
David Harrop is our missions pastor. His wife Mary, became very ill last August. Her journey sounds very similar to the one Keith is walking – only a year ahead of you.
I am joyously sharing her most recent caringbridge post here. https://www.caringbridge.org/site/617aaab9-7559-11ef-97c1-67a5b2c41605/post/a7517467-271d-4ab0-9960-4ac4565293ee
I recognize that not all of the stories that God writes are the same – but I hope that this might encourage you. You can be sure that whatever story God is writing for you – it is for your good and His glory. (There’s a song like that, by City Alight.) π https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5nUTO4m9oA
Lastly, I want to share a sermon that David Harrop delivered a month ago on August 3. It means so much more knowing that it is coming from the firey furnace that David and Mary are in. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LSi1Cb_W3o
The entire service is uplifting, but sermon begins at about minute 40. May we all learn more about “faithing.” β₯
Update – the sermon begins at about minute 25 – not minute 40; sorry!
Thinking of you and Keith tonight. Visited here to see if there was any updates. Praying for you Courtney. You’ve been through so much from what you’ve shared since your kids were little ones and I just ask “why God?”. But I know God is with you both, even when we don’t understand, and He is holding you up. May God’s mighty strength and healing hand be on you both.
If possible please go to multiple myeloma treatment center in Arkansas. https://cancer.uams.edu/myeloma/
An acquaintance of mine has had multiple myeloma twice. Both times he received treatment in Arkansas,
Hereβs his story:
https://news.uams.edu/2020/01/14/grateful-cancer-patient-pedals-to-promote-myeloma-center/