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.
61 comments:
Jocelyn! My heart and my prayers go out to you and your family. The BC Honduras team is praying for you! Much Love, Kim
Hey Jocelyn and John
What a great idea to make a blog.
I have passed it on to select people who will join with the many that are holding you up in prayer.
"May the God of hope fill you with joy and peace as you trust in Him, so you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Rom. 15:13
Hi Jocelyn and John. This is a wonderful idea that Brad has put together for you. What a way to be able to communicate with all of us who are praying for you. May you feel God's love around you, may you experience the strong power of prayer from all of us. You are a very strong woman,and our thoughts and prayers are with you through these next few days of tests and surgeries.You are loved by many people and we are all here for you,Love,Brenda
Dear Jocelyn,
You are in my prayers as you walk this frightening unknown path of your life-journey. May you know peace beyond reason and strength above your own capacity. In Christ, Joy
Jocelyn and John, you and your family will be in our prayers
Hi Jocelyn and John
When you feel like you are searching for strength, you can just reflect on this blog for it is a great way to draw strength, courage, wisdom, and love from those who are praying for you. On behalf of our team at Van Belle, we send our prayers of strength and a feeling of HIS peace surrounding you.
Curtis
Jocelyn,
Please know that your friends at CRWM and fellow board members are holding you up in prayer... now and especially on Thursday morning... may God continue to strengthen you and hold you close to His heart at this time...
Colin
Thanks for the update! Our church family and our Thrift Store family are all praying for you as are my whole family.
You and John and the boys (Tiffany & kids) are all in our prayers.
We love you, girl! God is our great healer.
Dear John and Jocelyn. We are holding you up before our Father's throne. May you feel His arms around you as He carries you through these difficult days. Love george and Joyce
Dear John, Jocelyn & family. We are holding you up before our Father's throne; may you feel His loving arms around you as He carries you through these difficult days. Love George and Joyce
Jocelyn, John and family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you be filled with hope, courage and strength .
"Don't worry about anything; instead pray about everything. Then you will experience God's peace, which will exceed anything we can understand. His peace will guard you hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus". Philippians 4:6,7
Nico and Cindy
Jocelyn! We laugh together and cry together. And we will not underestimate the power of prayer!
Thinking of you constantly and sending up prayers after each thought! In Christ, love Kathy
Praying for you! You and your family are in my prayers everyday. Lots of love! Josh
Thank you for this blog. Please keep us posted -- especially on what, specifically, to pray for.
We are praying for you Jocelyn, John and family. May you tangibly feel the love of God and his people. May you be carried in this scary and frightening time, and may God fill your hearts with his peace.
Marlene
Jocelyn, John and family -
We love you! We're thinking of you and keeping you in our daily prayers.
Love Anne and Bill
Jocelyn -
I'm sorry to hear that you are facing surgery. Know that you are being prayed for and that God is hearing your name!!! ..."I have come that they may have life and have it to the full."
Tina
Jocelyn and John - we are praying for you and your family as you go through these tests and especially on Thursday. Love, Louis & Marian
We will be praying for you this week....May God grant you His peace. Love Jon and Bon Ludwig
Hey John & Jocelyn,
You are constantly in our prayers! These next few days,and weeks will be tough ones but you certainly have many people praying for you! We pray God gives you the strength to handle whatever comes your way! You're a fighter Jocelyn!! Stay strong!! Please let us know what we can do to help make the road ahead smoother!! We love ya! Love John & Sonya and family
Dear Jocelyn, John and family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
" go with the Lord ".
Alice
Jocelyn & John, in a time such as this, it's so amazing to see God's people come together in prayer. Mike & I join in those prayers and continue to ask God for strength and peace for you and your family on the road ahead. Isaiah 41:10 "So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." Jess Dreyer
Dear Joc' and John,
Wow - I'm blown away. It was fantastic to see you at Mom's birthday party a few months ago - if only briefly. I'm so grateful for this kind of technology - how would I know to lift you up and pray for you if Mom hadn't sent me this link. I only wish it was a different reason for connecting!
Jocelyn you and your family (parents, sibblings)are some of the best parts of my childhood memories - I know you've been a blessings to so many others! I'll certainly be keeping you in my prayers - and your family, and know that God loves you so much more (above and beyond!) than is imaginable. And I'll check back here often.
Your courage is inspiring and your faith in the tender care of the Father demonstration of your wisdom. He is all in all.
Love you and will hold you close,
Cyn
Dear Jocelyn, Just wanted to send a hug filled with your brother's love and best wishess and a promise to be one more in the prayer chain for you over the next few days. Our God is able and we will continue to worship Him in the middle of this test.
We are praying;
Manny and Terri in Miami
Jocelyn and John
As we hold you up in our prays, take rest in them. Let those prayers give you the strength, peace, calmness and joy knowing that God is right there with you.
Isaiah 41:10 "So do not fear, for Iam with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I WILL strengthen you and help you;I WILL uphold you with my righteous right hand."
Our prays are with you.
Diana
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Jocelyn.
Jocelyn and family, our family is too keeping you guys in our thoughts and prayers. Your love for christ has always been so evident and inspiring. May your entire family feel Gods presence in this time.
Kristie and Paul Willms
Hi Jocelyn. This is a wonderful a way to keep updated with you and your battle with Cancer. I love that there are so many people who love you and are not afraid to express their love for the Lord. I know you are a women of faith and your family is a family with a deep faith.
As you know God is the waymaker when there is no way. God is good even when we don't understand it.
I am appreciative of your friendship and and John's friendship. And I have always admired your loyality and love for your family. Please keep your great spirit and spunk!
Steve Alexander
Jocelyn, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. We too haave recently witnessed the power or prayer in Ethan's quick recovery, and I know the Lord will hear our prayers now too for you!!
Carolyn & Maurice de blieck and family
Jocelyn and John,
Please know that our prayers are with you constantly for a peace that passes all understanding as you once again face circumstances that are beyond your control. It's good to know that you are reflecting on God's faithfulness in the past - He is faithful and He is in control. We will surround you with our prayers for tomorrow for God's strength and healing power.
In Christian love, Pete and Karen
Dear Jocelyn, what can we say, but pray that God may hold you close, we are travelling through Newfoundland at present and we received an email. You know our prayers will be with you and John and the children. Woow how soon our lives can change. I do not know what else to say at this time, I need some time to work this through my friend. We'll stay in touch and I will read your blog as often as I can. Love Peter & Susan Nauta
Praying for you Jocelyn and John and your family. May the Lord give you strength and peace. Love, Bryan, Janette and Family
Jocelyn Marie and John , We are praying for you keep strong, knowing that GOD is with you always and you are continually in our thoughts
Love John & Marie
Since I have heard the news you and your family have been in my thoughts and constant prayers. Many prayers will be lifted up tomorrow for courage and strength for you and for the surgeons who do the surgery. May you feel God's gentle and healing over you.
Lots of love,
Alicia Wierenga
John and Jocelyn and family,
May the peace that passes all understanding surround you, now, and always.
Leo and Jenneke Van Driel and family
Hi Jocelyn,
You made it through one hard day! We will continue to pray that tomorrow goes well too! Hey, if you happen to have any cravings tomorrow be sure to let us know-we will be glad to deliver anything!
banana split? Lemon merigne pie? Take care! Love ya! John & Sonya
Dear John and Jocelyn
Our prayers and concerns once again go to God for giving you both the strength to carry on this new trial God has set in front of you and your family. God is Good and he loves His children. So once again he will take you all in His Arms and watch over you all. Our Prayers will continue to ask God for the strength, the love and the care from all your family and friends and of course to you, Jocelyn, to keep smiling and praising God for the gifts he has given you. You are a wonderful person to watch, to laugh with and to just hang out with. Keep going girl.
Jacqueline and Ed
Jocelyn,
We're keeping you, John and your family in our thoughts and prayers. May you feel God's presence now and especially Thursday morning. We hope you draw strength from all the encouragement you have received so far in this blog - what a great idea!
Love, Henry and Joanne
Jocelyn
Our prayers will be with you and your family. May God give you the strength you need to beat this.
Rick and Gonda Voortman
jocelyn and john: we are holding you up in prayer to our God who can do anything! As well we pray for your whole family for a spirit of peace and assurance that God is in control of every moment of our lives.. love paul and dorothy
You have been such a blessing to me.
Happy moments, PRAISE GOD. Difficult moments, SEEK GOD. Quiet moments, WORSHIP GOD. Painful moments, TRUST GOD. Every moment, THANK GOD
Father God,
You know Jocelyn, my friend so much better than I do. You know her sickness and the burden she carries. You also know her heart. Lord, I ask you to be with my friend now, working in her life. Let your will be done in her life. Lord, I pray for Jocelyn because your Word says I should pray for her healing. I believe you hear this earnest prayer from my heart and that it is powerful because of your promise. I have faith in you to heal Jocelyn, but I also trust in the plan you have for her life. Lord, I don't always understand your ways, and why my friend has to suffer, but I trust you. I ask that you look with mercy and grace toward my friend Jocelyn. Nourish her spirit and soul in this time of suffering and comfort her with your presence. Let Jocelyn know you are there with her through this difficulty. And may you be glorified in her life and also in mine.
Amen
I Love you.Please know that my prayers are with all of you.
I have and will continue to thank God for our friendship and for what you have come to mean in my life..
Luisa
Jocelyn, just know that you are not alone tomorrow. All these people who are praying for you are going to be with you as you enter the hospital. Be encouraged as we continue to lift you and our family up in prayer. You are an inspiration to me personally. Our Lord will hold you close to Him and wrap His loving arms around you.
Lots of Love Sharon and Arnold
John and Jocelyn
Your news brought back so many memories....mostly about how God was with us and how the people who loved us stood so near! We continue to keep you and your families in our prayers, especially tomorrow. May the peace that passes all understanding be with you. Blessings - Karl and Wilma
John and Jocelyn,
Praise God for the good news you had today. May He be your strength for tomorrow as you go through surgery. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Looyd and Anita
Hi Jocelyn and John We are praying for you both may God's love surround you and protect you .Love Ed+Ans.
John and Jocelyn, you are in my prayers and thoughts. This kind of stuff baffles me how this could happen to such an amazing person I will never know, keep strong Jocelyn you have a lot of people praying for you.
Brooke
Jocelyn, John and family
We will be keeping you in our prayers.A passage that was especially powerful for me when I was sick was from Isaiah 43 "Fear not for I have redeemed you.I have summoned you by name,you are mine.When you pass through the waters,I will be with you,and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you.When you walk through the fire,you will not be burned,the flames will not set you ablaze.For I am the Lord your God,the Holy one of Israel,your Saviour.
May you all feel God's people surrounding and upholding you in prayer.Bert and Margaret Boverhof
Jocelyn & John:
Our prayers are with you both. Even though we are apart in distance our hearts are one with you. May you experience the peace that passess all understanding.
Love Pete and Jane
Dear Joceyln, you are on my mind constantly. This is so overwhelming and it also brings back so many memories. You are a great friend to our family and you were a great strength to me when i needed it. You always said that i was the one who was so strong and how John=Martin had taught yoou so much about strength, but now you ar the one who is showing us all how strong and courageous YOU are!!! You are always being thought of as well as John and the children. I know this is not wasy for them also for there is so much that is unknown right now. May the peace of God be with you as you enter surgery, and we pray for healing and a strong body and mind for you when it is over. If there is anything at all that i do for you will you please ask me..I'd love that, we love you...Love Martin and Brenda and Family
Jocelyn:
You are such an inspiration to all!! Your peace and strength shines through you, even when you are writing at 2:00am in the morning! You are so blessed to have such a caring and supportive family. You are constantly on our minds, and in our prayers as you deal with all of this. But like you said, you are a fighter!! We know that God is a miracle worker, and so we pray for a quick, complete and full recovery. We love you lots.
Mike, Vicky, Bailey, Connor and Nathan
Jocelyn & John !
On behalf of our team at Ontario New England Express our thoughts and prayers are with you both during this difficult time.
Cheryl Ross
Hello John and Jocelyn! Praying for you and your family in this trying hour. Love Joanne and Clarence
Jocelyn as you can imagine you are on our prayer board here at WM and our prayers are with you and your family today as you went through your operation. May God uphold you and bring you back to full health. blessings
Al K and the team at the office
Dear Jocelyn and John and Family
God bless the surgeons hands!
God bless the recovery!
God has a sovereign plan for your life. We can be optimistic because we have faith in who we place all our hope.
See you in Fenwick! All our love
Mary and Hilbert
Dearest Jocelyn, John and family,
All God's promises are true; His love, everlasting. There are times when words are not enough...May God's eternal promises and everlasting love surround you.
Isaiah 41:10:"I am with thee...I will strenghten thee...."
Your are all in our family prayers,
John and Linda Suk and family
Hi John & Jocelyn,
We are so happy to hear that everything went so well in the last few days. Just know that we are thinking of your family and Uncle John & Tante Aleid during this time. We are praying that God will continue to show His love for you in a mighty way.
Love, your cousin Joanne and Bob Ferrier
ps Nelly and Tante Meis also want you to know that they are praying for you all.
Good day Jocelyn and family. We have been checking your blog everyday. This is such a great way to keep us informed and also we know what to pray for. You are looking great and we will pray for your family as they minister to you. May God contiue to grant healing and peace for whatever may lay before you. Clarence and Joanne vdh.
Greetings from WM. Wow! Looks like you had an awesome weekend with the kids there. You and your family continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. We will pray that the therapy may bring you full healing over time. You will be missed at the board meeting. Blessings
Al on behalf of WM
Jocelyn!
You look Awesome!
Every day I go on your blog and see how amazing you look and read your comments, I think of our awesome Father in heaven. Praying for continued strength, comfort and peace in the next couple of weeks as you continue to heal and begin radiation. Blessings to your family. Nico and Cindy
Hi Jocelyn! This blog is so cool, looking through the journey you are taking - I think we should all blog, in good times and bad. So I would love to stop in and probably will but when I do I will likely be a puddle on the floor and unable to be coherent so . . . I wanted to say to you. Jocelyn, you have been so much to so many people and touched so many lives over the years. You are, and have been for as long as I can remember an inspiration to so many. You have been someone I have admired and looked up to, a mentor of sorts though I'm sure you didn't even realize it. Just ahead of us in age,and so more experienced in life in so many respects --family, business, faith. We played the same roles of mother, wife, business partner with our husbands, finances and office work. It's an honour to be counted in your circle of friends. Rick Warren, in his book "The Purpose Driven Life" says something to the effect of our lives on earth being a preparation time for our life in eternity with God - that really makes sense and it's easy to imagine you being ready and prepared, because of the way you have set such a Christ like example and grown in faith. On the other hand, it's hard to see that your work here on earth may soon draw to a close. Then again, you have lived more life than the average 80-year-old I'm sure! I am praying for you but have confidence in the work Christ has done for us. Am especially praying for your family and loved ones. Love you, Jocelyn. . .in Christ,
Dear John and Jocelyn and family because cancer is always a family thing:
Kept before His Throne, asking for courage ,strength and peace.
Yours in Christ, Dorene
Dear Jocelyn, John and family
What a blessing this blog is. Your faith and trust in our Almighty, Amazing God is an inspiration, and a true witness to how God carries us through the most difficult times. May He use your story to bring others into a loving relationship with him. Jocelyn, remember my story? Through the death of one of His own, and the great pain that it brought others, He brought me life. I am eternally grateful for that. He can take the worst in our lives here to bring the absolute best into someone else's life. He WILL use this to His glory. Thank you all for sharing. We keep you in our prayers daily. May he grant your every need and carry your and yours through this journey.
'Jesus, draw me ever nearer,
as I labor through the storm.
You have called me to this passing,
And I'll follow, though I'm worn.
May this journey bring a blessing,
May I rise on wings of faith.
And at the end of this hearts testing, in Your likeness let me wake.
Jesus guide me through the tempest,
Keep my spirit staid and sure.
When the midnight meets the morning, let me love you even more.
May this journey bring a blessing, may I rise on wings of faith. And at the end of my hearts testing, with Your likeness let me wake.
Let the treasure of the trial, form within me as I go, and at the end of this long passing, let me leave them at Your throne. May this journey bring a blessing, May I rise on wings of faith. And at the end of my hearts testing, with Your likeness let me wake.
Blessings, peace, and strength to you from the only One who can truly provide. We love you and we pray for you.
Rudy, Dorothy and family
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