Update and Prayer Request
(Written by Jean)
Becky sent this message to you, and I am relaying it;
“Update on Mama Chris Richmond via John Richmond: Our last update was around 9/20 when Mom was discharged from the hospital and had two days left of radiation for the cancer that spread to her brain. (See her blog for details.) Since then, we have been on survival mode as we’ve witnessed Mom get weaker each day. She had a CAT scan two weeks ago and the results last week gave us news we dreaded: the cancer is growing in her body again. (An MRI isn’t due until next week to scan her brain.) Mom’s strength and energy has deteriorated faster than we could’ve imagined – she can’t sit up, get out of bed, stand or walk by herself. Sometimes she can’t feed herself. The last two days, she’s needed TWO people to help her walk. Yesterday, was the worst day yet and she had us very worried, but she rallied today.
She had a check-up today and we were told that the radiation hasn’t even kicked in yet and her recent deterioration is not a side effect of radiation, but a result of the cancer spreading in her brain. Our hearts are breaking. But we are doing our best to continue to trust that the Lord has His hand in all of this.
We aren’t accepting many new visitors (other than her current regulars), so if you are wanting to come, please contact Dad. Mom doesn’t use her phone, email or facebook much anymore.
We appreciate your prayers for Mom’s healing and Dad’s strength as he cares for Mom full-time. We have amazing friends and family helping around the house, but the load is on Dad and he’s heart broken. Please pray for peace for all of us. Please pray against depression, anxiety and fatigue for Mom.
We aren’t replying to every message anymore – please understand that we are spending every minute we can with Mom. Thank you for your understanding!”
Thank you for praying for the Richmond family as they go through this storm. Please continue to look to the Lord and to trust Him. He is the one who sees the end from the beginning, and who has the life of each one of us in His hands. Praise the name of Jesus, the name high above every name which is named, including the name of “cancer”.
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Praying for strength for family and peace for your mom. God’s will in all matters.
Posted by: Nancy Joseph | October 23rd, 2013 08:47
We are praying for Chris and John and your family, asking our Father to comfort, strengthen and lift you up at this painful time. He is all-loving and cares more than we know. God is with you, and you are in our hearts always.
Posted by: Karen Lalor | October 23rd, 2013 16:57
I wish the words would come to tell you how much we love you! Our lives have been forever changed by the many blessing Chris and John have bestowed on our family! We hold you up to our Lord and Savior Jeses Christ! May he hold you and you’re family close and comfort you! May he give you the peace that can only come from him!! We love you all!
Posted by: Paula Opel | October 28th, 2013 15:43