Richmond Family Updates

(Written by Becky) Mom had a dr. appointment with the oncologist yesterday to review her first month on Tarceva, the chemo pill. They didn’t do any scans because this drug usually takes 3-4 months to start working. This visit was just to see how Mom is feeling, eating and sleeping. She had some questions, which […]

(Written by Becky, at request of John) On August 4th, 2011, I experienced a very physical wave of relief like I’ve never felt before. It was so strong, I sobbed. The four of us (Mom, Dad, my brother and I) were in a small office with Mom’s oncologist and we just learned that her cancer […]

(written by Chris) I am SO VERY GRATEFUL to each of you who are walking this journey of FAITH and HEALING with me.  Your prayers, your cards, your calls, and your visits ALL have meant so much to me. God is my healer – HE has heard the cry of my heart and many others […]

(written by Becky) We’re trying our best to be more regular with posts after a few weeks of slacking… so sorry! This week has been a little crazy with post-Irene issues as well as a major project: Basement Overhaul. Our wheatgrass on the back porch for Mom’s juice is growing slower now as the evenings get […]

(written by Becky) When it rains, it storms… literally. I realize Mom and Dad are pretty much using up all their favors this year in return for their years of service to others… but they could really use your help again. The hits just keep on coming! Irene hardly put a drop in the bucket […]

(written by Becky) The reason for such a long time between posts is that Mom is doing REALLY GOOD and we can’t keep up with her! She’s got more energy lately and sometimes it’s hard to get her to take a rest! (But don’t worry, we still make her.) She’s even doing about 12 hours […]

News too big to type! We give God glory and praise!   P.S. Written by Becky: One more thing Mom and Dad forgot to say! Mom had a blood test today and the dr. said that all her levels “look better than before cancer!” So, with her white blood cells up, she’ll venture out in […]

(Written by John) Please be in prayer Thursday, August 4th at 9:30 when we meet with the oncologist to hear the results of Chris’ scan on Monday. She is tentatively scheduled for chemo all day after this appointment and we will have to decide there, on the spot, whether or not to go through with it. We […]

Thank you everyone who gathered with us on Sunday night for a time of prayer.  Also thank you to the many others who were unable to be present, but also are standing with us in prayer.  Yesterday I had another CAT scan and will meet with the oncologist on Thursday am to discuss the next […]

(written by Becky) We’re getting ready for a live-stream of a church service in the comfort of our germ-free home. But Mom is desperate for fellowship. Will you please join us tonight at 6:00pm at First Baptist Church in Scotia for a prayer and worship service as we put Mom’s health in God’s hands in […]