#8 Fruit of the Spirit – Gentleness (seems appropriate for today)

Stormie Omaritan says – Plant seeds of gentleness.
Being considerate of the feelings and needs of others by exhibiting gentleness shows that your are responding to the Spirit of God. Pray that you will be gentle and meek today!

A little memory that tugged me this morning by one of the blogger comments to share.
Two days out of surgery, lying in bed and not being able to move much yet. Brad was printing blog comments out to me. And I was especially blessed by this one. Margaret faced cancer years ago too and she had this verse from Isaiah 43 that helped her through it “when you walk through the fire you will not be burned”. Thanks Bert & Margaret you shared and helped without even knowing. This will touch other lives as well!!

This is how it blessed me - I felt like I was in that fire at first when we heard the news that Sunday, but going into surgery and recovery John and I were so calm – it was amazing – I was awake nights but I wasn’t getting burned! I just peacefully rested in knowing that God has a plan for my life! But it was a reminder of my 7 year old nephews funeral service which was about Asbestos to Heart – and that we would not be burned through this fire of losing a child either. The pastor of that church was inspired by Jeremy because he loved the Bible story of Daniel in the lion’s den and tell me how could kids not love that story! Daniel standing in the blazing fire and not getting burned.

But what a wonderful testimony it is in our lives for years to come as that memory came to mind! None of us will be burned in the fires of life (some very tough ones) when we trust in God to guide us.

Day 5 treatment of radiation – no pain. Thank you God for today! Have a great day!

#7 Plant seeds of Faithfulness - MONDAY - a new week lies ahead!

Day 4 of radiation today… so far so good, no head aches, no tiredness (I think John only wishes that side effect would kick in!!) after 30 days of radiation for my colon cancer, this one is easy! We are looking forward to this new grandchild – maybe this week?! ! No pressure Tiff. As we look forward to yet another “sunshine day” today - We consider God’s faithfulness – when we are solid, steadfast, dependable, reliable, loyal and trustworthy and do what is right no matter what, then we can exhibit faithfulness.

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Sunday was a wonderful day of worship reminding us about our marriages, celebrating a baptism, Lord’s Supper, excited grand kids enjoying Kids Church, faithful youth leaders - knowing 150 youth attended Youth Talks at night right next door –and some wonderful hugs from special people. John and I enjoyed our family over on Saturday night and just watching the grand kids playing with their uncles was awesome. Had some more family visits on Sunday afternoon. A motorcycle friend dropped in! (stories safe with me friend!) God is good!

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Thankful for God’s faithfulness to me!! Think about His faithfulness to you and how God is with you no matter the circumstances you are going through. Pray, pray, pray. I know he answers! My "Dr" Sister-inlaw is going to day surgery today (to get a stent and a filter, related to her blood clot last summer) - she was a brave soul to stand at our side during surgery for me. Prayers for her today. Also to others having surgery today! Have a good day – I’m off to work !

#5 & #6 FRUIT - PLANT SEEDS OF KINDNESS & GOODNESS

Stormie Omaritan NIV Bible - Kindness is something you choose to put on, like your clothes! The ultimate act of kindness was when Jesus gave His life for us. Pray that His brand of kindness will grow in you! (Colossians 3:12)
AND

When the goodness of God is sown in your soul, it leads you to produce good deeds.

(Matthew 12:35)

Sometimes God uses creative people – I think I’m creative?? – I’m not always organized as some can tell you, sometimes talk to much – but I’m willing to be used by God.

Can I tell a fun story?

(Aren't blogs wonderful you don't get to answer!?)

While sitting in the coffee shop at the Juravinski Cancer Centre after radiation with my Dad and Mom, friend Lorraine and myself. We talked about a special aunt’s (mom’s sister) 80th birthday and how originally way back she was going to have a celebration dinner. With everything going on she decided not to. How can we make her day special? Did we have a plan?!!!!

Off to the store to see what we could find – thanks for being a partner in crime Lorraine! We found a scarecrow of a girl in pigtails and tied some helium 80th balloons to it and added a card – just because we love you! Then 2 signs that said Open House / FREE COFFEE. The store clerks were impressed with the idea and had a good laugh.

Then we had to find 2 kind souls (willing volunteers) ended up being Rob & Glenda, who would go in the night and put it on her lawn. Amazing what true friends/co-workers will do for you if you ask nicely!!! Thanks guys - your the best!!!!

Well Aunt Joyce ended up having a great day and seeing lots of people! We were blessed by the funny stories she had to tell! And I’m sure the people visiting Aunt Joyce were blessed by her! So thanks everyone!!


DROPPING BY AFTER SUPPER FOR A PHOTOSHOOT!!
































My 82 year old mom (left), My 90 year old Tante

Mies Simmelink (center), and My now 80 year old

Tante Joyce Denbok (right)
...... enjoying a supper together in celebration!

My Dad and his two Sister-in-laws - he's feeling young at 79!

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I know that 12 special people helped a single mom and her children move today! Awesome!!! KINDNESS IN ACTION!

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What about if everyone reading this blog could work on a

really kind and good thing to do this week?

Whose world could shine just a little brighter and

be reminded that God loves them?

Fruits of the Spirit
Plant seeds of patience. “God’s timing is not our timing. He is always doing more than we see or know, so we have to trust Him on how long He takes to bring things to pass.”

Can I tell a little story? Thursday - My radiation doctor called in the morning and asked my permission for him to talk to my sister-in-law, Dr. Kathy Faber-Langendoen – I thanked them for allowing and appreciated this wonderful/kind doctor. We went to radiation yesterday. We walk in the door of the cancer centre and we just literally bump into the radiation doctor. I usually go directly to radiation and don’t see him. (We were a ½ hour early – God’s timing to meet.) He recognizes us – and John jokingly says, can I ask you a question, “Is my wife supposed to glow in the dark with radiation?” We had a chuckle. (I don’t seem to need more than 5 hours of sleep – ). Then I ask if he got in touch with our sister-in-law. He pulled us aside and says that they talked and concluded together that for me maybe the very best would be to spread treatments over 10 times – pretty much same dosage, but I would need to come 10 days instead of 5. So would I mind going home today – and they will recalibrate my dosage starting Friday. I loved the timing of the 5 days – quick, done, good, move on, but PATIENCE… We thank him – and say we’ll do the best that you think – let’s do it. John and I look at each other and we know we thank God for those taking care of me medically.

Sunday morning we wanted to give a message of thanks to our church for all the prayers, deeds and kind thoughts from so many. Also the message that Cancer is just one pain – there is so much going on with others as well - trials in our lives and we have the comfort to rely on God to walk with us and carry us through challenging times no matter what they are. We hoped the praise team leaders could say it and ask everyone to close their eyes and listen to the words of this song we picked – “What a good God You’ve been”. John went and asked Sunday morning and came back and said they wanted us to do it. I panicked ( – not me – I can’t do that, don’t want to go up – first Sunday back etc.!!) John said he would read it and I could just come up with him (he choked up a little which was fine).
Our Pastor is doing a 9 week series on God’s model for marriages – so it was a good day!

(Pastor EJ & Sharen are teaching a study on Marriage boosters – something we all need, we are thankful for them at Bethany CRC).



Elise and Katie do teaching video’s for Rose City – Kids and they capture the kids attention amazingly. This is one of there videos.

Below are the lyrics to the song we listened to on sunday. I will add the music soon so you can hear it.

#4 FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT - PATIENCE

Plant seeds of patience. “God’s timing is not our timing. He is always doing more than we see or know, so we have to trust Him on how long He takes to bring things to pass.”

Can I tell a little story? Thursday - My radiation doctor called in the morning and asked my permission for him to talk to my sister-in-law, Dr. Kathy Faber-Langendoen – I thanked them for allowing and appreciated this wonderful/kind doctor. We went to radiation yesterday. We walk in the door of the cancer centre and we just literally bump into the radiation doctor. I usually go directly to radiation and don’t see him. (We were a ½ hour early – God’s timing to meet.) He recognizes us – and John jokingly says, can I ask you a question, “Is my wife supposed to glow in the dark from this radiation?” The doctor replied she is glowing already. We had a chuckle. (I don’t seem to need more than 5 hours of sleep–). Then I ask if he got in touch with our sister-in-law. He pulled us aside and says that they talked and concluded together that for me maybe the very best would be to spread treatments over 10 times – slightly more dosage with better results, but I would need to come 10 days instead of 5. So would I mind going home today – and they will recalibrate my dosage starting Friday. I loved the timing of the 5 days – quick, done, good, move on, but PATIENCE… We thank him – and say we’ll do the best that you think – let’s do it. John and I look at each other and we know we thank God for those taking care of me medically.


Elise and Katie do teaching video’s for Rose City – Kids - enjoy this FRUITS OF THE SPIRIT ONE THEY DID LAST JUNE - they capture the kids attention amazingly. Below is one of their videos for Rose City Kids.

Note: Others can be seen on the You Tube - search Rose City - Kids or see another link below. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6fSJ73RwLc
(Note: those not familiar with "You Tube" - video's at the end of the video I have posted are just that others on the subject by others)



Sunday morning we wanted to give a message of thanks to our church for all the prayers, deeds and kind thoughts from so many. Also the message that Cancer is just one pain – there is so much going on with others as well - trials in our lives and we have the comfort to rely on God to walk with us and carry us through challenging times no matter what they are. We hoped the praise team leaders could say it and ask everyone to close their eyes and listen to the words of this song we picked – “What a good God You’ve been”. John went and asked Sunday morning and came back and said they wanted us to do it. I panicked ( – not me – I can’t do that, don’t want to go up – first Sunday back etc.!!) John said he would read it and I could just come up with him (he choked up a little which was fine).
Our Pastor is doing a 9 week series on God’s model for marriages – so it was a good day!

(Pastor EJ & Sharen are teaching a study on Marriage boosters – something we all need, we are thankful for them at Bethany CRC).

Below is the lyrics to the song we listened to on Sunday.

What a good God You've been to me
Your goodness and Your grace everyday I've seen
What else can I do but give my deepest thanks to You
What a good God You've been to me
What a faithful God You've been to me
You've provided far beyond everything I'd ever need
What else can I do but give my deepest heartfelt thanks to You
What a faithful God You've been to me
What a loving God You've been to me
You shed Your blood on the cross
So that I can stand here and be free
So what else can I do
But give my deepest thanks to You
What a loving God You've been
What a faithful God You've been
What a good God You've been to me

SPIRITIUAL FRUIIT - #1,LOVE #2 JOY, #3 PEACE

Good morning AND HAVE A GREAT DAY!
This is me last Saturday trying to raise my weaker leg and stand on one foot – today I am completely back to normal (I’m trying really hard to talk slow in all this excitement – sorry everyone at work!). I’m on Day 2 of 5 of radiation today. Had a great day yesterday – working on training a big part of my job to Christine. Went to radiation in Hamilton Juravinski Cancer Centre. It takes about 10 minutes – no pain, quick in and out. They nicely scheduled my appointments for the end of the day and I didn’t even have to ask!!

Galatians 5: 22-25
I’m reading about 9 ways to grow spiritual fruit (from the Power of a Praying Women Bible) I’ll share 3.
#1 Plants seeds of love. Ask God to plant His love in you in such a profound and powerful way. So that His love will flow through you to others.
#2 Plant seeds of joy – Joy has nothing to do with your circumstances. You can have joy in spite of difficult and painful problems because joy comes from God.
#3 Plant seeds of peace – pray that the presence of God in your life will provide peace beyond comprehension.

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p.s. Pray for our son Brad who will be leaving on a 2 week trip to the Middle East in October.

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ROSE CITY - KIDS !!!

Good morning,
Hope everyone is having a nice fall with this wonderful weather. In thankfulness practice acts of kindness to the people around you! See how God has blessed you and pass it on. I hope I can just share with you all about how passionate I am about life right now!

I feel this so very strong message about using our pain and hardship in all our lives. Let’s use the painful things for God’s glory! Pain is real – it hurts, and sometimes just really sucks - you have to endure hard things! But God can even use those and turn them around to bless others and change lives.

We are trying to do this with Rose City – Kids Ministry in Welland, Ontario. We are applying for charitable status right now. I am getting requests from people regarding donating - I hope I’m not too bold in saying on this blog that if there are those of you out there who feel the passion for a children’s ministry and would like to donate, – please send to Rose City – Kids Ministry, c/o 935 Victoria Ave., Fenwick, Ontario, L0S 1C0 and we will respond.

Metro Ministry in New York and Hamilton City Kidz is our inspiration.
City Kidz just love 1000’s of children in Hamilton and they’ve made a difference there. (see http://www.citykidz.ca/) to see a great video!).

Personal note: God is good – I was blessed with 2 special people yesterday taking me wig shopping and bought me a whole new wardrobe in 1 hour – POWER SHOPPING MAN!! What a blessing to lose 15 pounds (something I’ve been trying to do for 10 years!)!!!
Today I’m off to my first radiation! John & I just want to thank everyone for their support, surrounding us with love and making our first Sunday back to church so easy!!

Monday, Sept. 22nd

Hi everyone,

Thanks for your prayers – had my stitches out today and I jumped all the hoops to prove that I was pretty much back to normal. Everyone pretty excited with this miraculous progress in 10 days. My left foot needs a little bit of therapy as I haven’t actually wiggled my left toes yet. I have a wig fitting and then start my first radiation on Wednesday already and will be done by next Tuesday. I am starting back to work and are training a new assistant for a lot of the day to day jobs that I have been doing. (something an aunt of mine told me to do 5 years ago already – I’m a slow learner – I think God has my attention this time!). But I do love my work with my hubby and all the great people we work with. I’m excited to see where Rose City – Kids is going to go, and we have lots of exciting opportunities there.

So just thank you for the support you have all been – my family sure has felt it!

Special thanks to son, Chris for extra work while we've been recovering!

Sunday, September 21

Yesterdays Rose City-Kids was exciting to attend. John, Sonya, Elise Wierenga, did alot of the work getting ready yesterday. ALL the volunteers that came out did an awesome job. We had approximenty 34 kids and they had a great time! When the program was over, the kids went out to the bus, my husbands motorcycle buddies handed out balloons and gifts to the kids. (Thanks guys!)

We thanked God for a wonderful day yesterday.



Our 3 grandkids.

September 19 - Rose City Kids Starts Tomorrow

Pray for Rose City Kids tomorrow!!! We are hoping for LOTS and LOTS of kids!!!!! Rose City Kids started in March 2008 and that is what the attached video is about.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED LOVE AND PRAYERS

Great day today - I'm feeling stronger, enjoying the beautiful weather - worked with training my new assistant for work this morning; actually probably walked about 6 blocks at the Juravinski Cancer Centre, climbed a set of stairs this afternoon. I think the doctor was pretty impressed that just one week ago I was having surgery! Miracles for sure!

Next Monday I will be getting my stitches out. I will also be having 5 days of 1/2 hr. radiation beginning possibly the end of next week. I'm thankful for all this available treatments. A week after radiation I will lose my hair, nothing that can't come back - not fun but after successful brain surgery - we'll be thankful!! Just imagine - I can experience having a grandson being born who might have more hair than me!!!

Everyone's support, cards, notes have been great for our family. Thank you all.

Thursday September 18

Sept. 18th Blog

Watch for the miracles of today in your lives!

Just a quick note to my friends at the Christian Reformed World Missions Board, thanks for the prayers, thoughts during my surgery and also for fellow board members special emails. - haven't had time to answer them yet. I think I will pass on the meeting next week in Grand Rapids. Hard to imagine a couple of weeks ago serving up 600 hamburgers for the SEA TO SEA 2008 in Queenston Heights. Haven't heard any results but I imagine they raised over $2.2 million for poverty this summer with the sea to sea biking.

Thank you nurse Luisa for praying for 150% nursing care while I was in surgery and the hospital operating room - I sure had that from the hospital staff for 4 days!!!
Maybe my son Brad will write below a brief description how to reply on a blog - you know for all us over 50 people!!

Jocelyn



Instructions on Posting

1. At the bottom of every post there is a "comment" button. Right next to the time it was posted at. Click that button.

2. On the top right of the page, there is an open spaced called "Leave a comment". This is where you can write your comments.

3. When completed, press any of the identity options, for example 'anonymous' (just be sure to sign your name)

4. Press "Publish your comment". And you will be finished.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 17TH

Can I tell you about my miracle day so far! I'm walking without a cane!

We have 3 wonderful neighbour boys who I hope can adopt me as another grandma. In the last couple days they made great cards for me, their mom made a great meal, their dad did our lawn (among the so many other blessings that have been coming from our church community at Bethany).

I thought this morning I'm going to go see our neighbour boys and walk to their bus stop across the road for some exercise and thank them for the cards. While waiting at the bustop with the kids, i wanted to go watch our grandkids get on their bus too. I found out that our neighbour boys were on the same bus and that my grandchildrens house was one of the next stops the bus was going to make. So they happily let me get on the bus with them and I got to ride two streets over to my grandkids house. John in the meantime took the vehicle over there and told the grandkids that I would be coming. The kids waited with my amazing daughter-in-law and son, and when the bus came - the doors opened and I got off. It was the most precious look that on their faces. Their looks were amazing - "Grandma what are you doing on the bus?!"

THANKS FOR THAT MIRACLE TODAY GOD!! I even stepped off the bus steps - no problem....

THANKS EVERYONE FOR KIND BLOG COMMENTS AND ACTS OF KINDNESS AND CONCERN, POEMS AND THOUGHTS.

Love Jocelyn

SEPT. 16TH – Happy 79th Birthday Dad!

So many great people in our lives – we don’t know where to start – thank you all. John & I would love to talk to you all personally, but we won’t be able to keep that up physically. Try to go easy on health questions with my family – we don’t know answers. It’s harder being the watching family than the patient – really. Pray for them for rest and peace.
I don’t need a lot of sleep – so I worked on some blog thoughts overnight – I love picking up and reading comments – please feel free to share some messages of hope in your lives.

COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS IN YOUR LIFE TODAY!! WE ALL COME FROM DIFFERENT PLACES … MANY OF YOU ALSO GOING THROUGH DIFFERENT STRUGGLES.
BELIEVE IN THE POWER OF PRAYER – GOD’S GRACE IS ENOUGH FOR YOU AND ME!

There are some immediate things I need to do this week – I promise to go slowly for all those mothers out there! I have a new administrative assistant (nice title hey!) Christine is very capable and kind and will be sure to have us organized soon. I’ve done this great job for almost 30 years so it’s a little bit of a task to teach some day to day stuff to get things back up to speed as quick as possible.

THANKS TO ALL OUR WILLOWBROOK EMPLOYEES FOR PULLING EXTRA WEIGHT FOR JOHN, CHRIS & I – WE SPEND SO MUCH TIME TOGETHER WE ARE LIKE FAMILY - AND WE APPRECIATE YOUR HELP AND CONCERN.

** p.s. Okay O favorite brother Ron I will put a better picture of John & I on the blog today. Love you lots!

I'm HOME!!!!!

I'm home today!!!! Okay enough about me! Thank you everyone for your kind attention and prayers!! God is GOOD!! Psalm 62:5-8 (Thanks friend Lorraine for reminding me of that verse since last Sunday). Now that I have this platform of attention, let's watch what God can do! Can I tell you about Rose City Kids in Welland? It is a program for kids ages 5-11 to give them hope! We've just entered into a partnership agreement with Hamilton City Kidz and are working on incorportation and charitable status for Rose City (Welland). We started in March 2008 and had 40plus children until June. We are starting up again Saturday, September 20th, we've been praying for 100 kids this fall. We have dreams of purchasing a theatre in Welland (Hamilton meets in a theatre) and as Todd Bender has prayed with us (its all in God's time). So far we meet at the market square in Welland every other Saturday. Sonya, John, Jeff, Lynette, Elise Wierenga, and Hielke Janssens could use support with volunteers, prayer support and funds. Contact rosecity-kids@hotmail.com or jocelyn@willowbrooknurseries.com or sonyawierenga@hotmail.com.
I am happy to be home but I do have to take it easy for the next week or so. We will keep you updated with further information as it becomes available. Once again thank you, friends and family, for all your support and prayers.
Love from Jocelyn

September 14, 10:00PM UPDATE

Jocelyn and her son, Brad.

We are excited about Jocelyn's progress today.
She was able to walk down the hall with the help
of John and Darryl.

We are so grateful for your prayers. We know there
have been so many prayers for her these last few days.
Praise God!

Jocelyn and her son, Darryl.

Darryl and John helping Jocelyn take her first steps again!

September 14 10:30PM UPDATE

We are excited about Jocelyn's progress today.
She was able to walk down the hall with the help
of John and Darryl.

We are so grateful for your prayers. We know there
have been so many prayers for her these last few days.
Praise God!

Darryl and John helping her take her first steps again!

September 13 10:00PM UPDATE

Jocelyn and the family wanted to say a special thank-you to Kathy (John's sister-in-law). Because of Kathy’s experience as a cancer specialist, she again has been of great assistance to the family in these last few days. Because of her experience, Kathy has been able to provide the family with important insight and understanding on Jocelyn’s condition.

We know that cancer is rarely conquered in a day, so we will continue to fight the battles we will be facing in the upcoming weeks/months.

Thank-you for your support and your love.

September 12, 10:00PM UPDATE

Jocelyn had a great first day after surgery. She is alert, talkative, and eating well (including a maple dip donut, smuggled in from Tim Horton’s). With help from the physical therapists, she managed a short walk down the hospital corridor and then sat up for a half-hour. Her left foot is quite weak, and we pray for greater strength.

Jocelyn tires very easily, and so she and John request that you please not come to the hospital
to visit. She is so appreciative of your care and reads your emails and blog comments and we all
feel incredibly supported by your love. When she comes home and recovers a bit more, there will be plenty of time for phone calls and visits.

Jocelyn wanted us to tell you that she knows that this surgery is just the next step in her journey. Her focus remains on recovering from this; in time, the other questions will all be sorted out.

In the meantime, God’s grace is more than sufficient for today, and all that lies ahead.

September 11, 2008 10:00 PM UPDATE

We are so very grateful to report that Jocelyn has come through her surgery well. Dr. Wells was able to remove the tumor, and Jocelyn was awake and fully alert just two hours after the surgery. She is now in her hospital room resting. She wants to specifically thank Dr. Wells (her neurosurgeon), Maya (her recovery room nurse), and the whole team of nurses and doctors who are taking care of her. Surely they are evidence of God's caring hands.

We are all blessed by your prayers, kind wishes, cards, and love. We are printing up your blog posts for Jocelyn and giving them to her to read. They provide a great sense of being enveloped by your love and our community of friends and family.

Because brain surgery is a major stress on patients, we are asking that you not come to the hospital to visit, so Jocelyn can devote all of her energies to her recovery. The most important thing right now is for her to fully recover from the surgery. Then, she will have further tests to figure out what sorts of treatment she needs down the road. Be assured that we’ll keep you posted as to how things develop.

Join all of us in praising God for his many blessings to us thus far.

Thursday, September 11th 2:00AM Update

Thank-you everyone for all your comments and prayers, I love you for them. I will be off to the hospital in the next few hours I will cherish your words over the next couple of days.

Cancer is not an easy word, especially when you Love what God has given you on this earth; Like my hubby (the love of my life), Chris, Tiff, the grand kids (Mackenzie/Cole/Brady and my new grandson, who I look forward to holding in a couple of weeks), Darryl, Brad, and all my friends.

I wanted to share with you that I am at peace with surgery and whatever the next steps are. All the love and prayers sure are making this a lot easier. Please pray for my family to have strength and courage.

Jocelyn

Proverbs 3:5-6

Trust God from the bottom of your heart; don't try to figure out everything on your own.Listen for God's voice in everything you do, everywhere you go; he's the one who will keep you on track.

Wednesday, September 10th 10:00PM Update

Dr. Kathy Faber-Langendoen is a sister-in-law to John, she is a cancer specialist working out of Syracuse, New York. This afternoon Kathy had been in contact with Jocelyn's surgeon. This is what she had to share:

“Jocelyn had further tests today in preparation for her surgery, which is scheduled for tomorrow morning. The surgeon plans on removing the spot on her brain which is causing her symptoms. We are grateful for a surgeon who is a good communicator, and we pray for a good outcome.

Many of you are asking “What’s next?” Right now, our focus is on getting safely through the surgery, with the hope that Jocelyn feels better once she recovers. The doctors are in the process of figuring out if the cancer has spread elsewhere. Once that is known, decisions can be made about what kind of further treatment (radiation and/or chemo) might be useful.

We continue to be sustained by your prayers and encouragement.”

Kathy

Tuesday September 9th 10:00AM Update

After a week of not feeling well, on Sunday, September 7th, Jocelyn received results from a Catscan that had revealed her cancer had come back, and has now spread to her brain. For those of you who do not know, Jocelyn had Colon Cancer 3 years ago. Yesterday the family met with a Neurosurgeon who has scheduled an operation for this Thursday September 11th. More tests will be needed over the next two days.

Our hope and faith is in God, we trust his will, and we have experienced the power of prayer in the past.

Jocelyn and the Family again are asking for your prayers in this difficult time. Our strength comes from God and the community that has so often surrounded us with their love.

The family will update this blog, and when Jocelyn is feeling up to it, she too will be adding some posts. Feel free to leave comments. We will be keeping you updated.