Monday, December 15, 2008

Prayers, PLEASE!

I know that I've already posted once today, but I felt very compelled to do so, again. This morning, I received an e-mail from my brother, my only sibling, informing me that he's been diagnosed with melanoma. I don't know much more than that, at this point, as I've been trying to reach him by phone. He's supposed to have surgery on Wednesday to remove the lesion and will soon have lymph nodes removed behind his knee to determine if the cancer has spread.

Please pray for my brother, his wife and family during this most difficult time. I can't imagine the emotions they're going through right now. All I keep thinking about is our minister in church yesterday telling us that the Bible states 365 times, "Do not fear." So, I'm leaning on God right now, trusting that He will watch closely over my brother, whom I love with all my heart.

I'll keep you updated as I learn more.

Thank you,


PS~It's 4 PM and I just received a Christmas card from a friend of mine in Alabama. In it, she wrote that a lady with whom I got to know in Hannah Circle at our former church, has been diagnosed with breast cancer, for the second time. She had it the first time when we lived in AL. and she underwent chemo. and radiation. She has a daughter Brittany's age and a son a little younger than Abby. She's the sweetest, most uplifting person. Well, she'll be undergoing a double mastectomy around Christmas, followed by chemo. Please say a prayer for her, as well!
April
April

Hello, I'm April, welcome to my blog. I look at every day as an adventure and an opportunity to laugh and to learn. You will soon discover that my family and my faith are at the heart of who I am.

25 comments:

Darlene said...

I will hold him in my heart and prayers that they get it all out!

Anonymous said...

Oh April, I will pray right now!

Daphine said...

Oh April! I'm so sorry to read this. After reading your post, I immediately prayed so that I wouldn't forget. Thanks for letting us know. Keep us posted friend.

I am almost out of lunch hour time, so I will read your first post later. For some reason, my front page is not updating new posts for you. I thought that it was kind of weird that it stated that your last post was 3 days ago...so I thought I'd better click on your link just to see...sure enough you've posted twice. My stupid page! That will not be good if I can't fix it. Okay...I'm rambling.

Bless you dear friend!

Daphine said...

Hi!
It's me again....I just visited Lorrie's blog and apparently the problem is not with my frontpage that is not updating your post. It must be something with your page...as it states on Lorrie's blog too that your last post was 3 days ago. Just thought I'd let you know that probably most of your blogging buddies are seeing the same thing on their bloglist for you. Okay...lunch is almost over. Gotta go!

I don't know what you will have to do in order to fix it. Okay....BYE!

Linda said...

April, I just lifted up your brother and his family in prayer.

Please keep us posted.

Jeanne Estridge said...

April --

Saw your note on my blog and came to pay a visit and saw your post.

Your brother -- and you -- are in my prayers. Remember that with God all things are possible.

Jeanne

Lindsay-ann said...

You are all in my prayers.
Lindsay

Heather said...

Oh April. I'm so sorry to hear about your brother. I hope the surgery goes well on Weds. I will add him, and you to my prayers. Keep us updated.

Unknown said...

you and your family are in my prayers

Sandy said...

Your brother and family are in my prayers. I pray that everything goes well and for his speedy and full recovery. Hang in there. Allow Him to guide you through this tough time:)

Shell in your Pocket said...

I will pray for him!!!

I am not sure what is wrong with my blog roll b/c it's not updating!!! I didn't even know you posted already today! You are in my thoughts!
-sandy toes

Georgia Girl said...

April...prayers are with you and your family!

Lorrie said...

I'll be praying for him and all of you. Please keep us updated April.

Anonymous said...

I am sorry to hear about your brother and your friend. I hope all will go well. I will pray for them!

Wendy said...

I am so so sorry to hear this hun, Will be praying here for you and your Brother...x...
Keep us updated.x.

Denise said...

Sweetie, I am very sorry to hear this news about your dear brother. I will be lifting him high up in my prayers. Trusting God for healing, love you.Your friend will also be in my prayers.

"Hello... It's Me Again..." said...

I'm here for you!

Jamie @ Dear Diary...

Neabear said...

I am sorry to hear about your brother and your friend. Seems there are a lot needing prayers at this time. Keeping you and your family in my prayers.

Becky said...

Hey sister!
I know how we worry about those brothers! I have lifted him and you up to our Lord. (Found your blog through a friend,..through a friend,..though a friend,..you know :)
Becky (Weepyseeds)

Shelley said...

I'm sorry to hear this terrible news. Please send me names so I can put them on the prayer list in my Sunday school class. How old they are and any details.
I am stopping to pray right now.
Blessings.

Debra Kaye said...

April,

I just said a prayer for your brother, his family and for you. Please keep us posted sweet sister.

((hugs)) to you!

Scrapper Mom said...

My sweet friend. I got your Christmas card in the mail and what a smile it brought to my face. I am so glad to have met you in blog land.

I am so sorry to hear about these things you have talked about here. I am so afraid I will get a call like this one day myself regarding my dad. He and I both are so fair skinned and red headed. He has already had several melanomas burned off, but thank goodness nothing major...yet. And your friend. I just can't imagine. No words. I will pray.

Love to you.

Jennifer said...

Promising to pray...please send our thoughts to both your brother and your friend (from "blogland") - be sure to keep us posted. (Saying a prayer for you, as well.)

Anonymous said...

I will pray. I know that this must be difficult for you and your family as well. Remember that God loves you and your loved ones. I hope for the best and have faith.

Davisix said...

Yes, April...I'm praying. {hugs} to you my friend. Ang