Posted on 09/10/2005 4:27:33 PM PDT by TruthSetsUFree
I'd like to ask for prayer for my brother-in-law (Dennis, age 36) who was just this week diagnosed with leukemia. This has come as quite a shock to all of us. He had been feeling tired lately (for 3 weeks or so) and went to the doctor on Tuesday, but none of us suspected this.
He has five children - ages 12, 10, 8, 6 and 15 mos. He's married to my younger sister.
The type of leukemia he has is called acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL), a very aggressive form but it also responds very well to treatment. Please pray that the cancer will not grow rapidly nor spread to other parts of his body, and that treatment will go well and be successful, if that's the Lord's will for him.
Thanks so much for lifting him, my sister, their children, and the rest of our family up in prayer. My sister feels like she needs to be two people right now in two different places (in the hospital with her husband and at home for her children). Right now we're doing our best to care for her children so she can concentrate on Dennis and his recovery.
Thanks so much for your prayers!
Thank you for the update...will pray for Dennis healing...for your sister...for saints to walk along side and encourage and strengthen them...for wisdom for the doctors...for favor for Dennis and family with the staff...God bless you
Continuing to pray.
Prayers lifted for Dennis, his wife and family, and extended loved-ones.
May God be ever-present in that situation ... and bless with His healing power.
Another update about Dennis, and request for continued prayers. I apologize for not updating this sooner.
Our prayers were indeed answered and his white blood count came up sufficiently for him to be relased from the hospital, and he's spent the last couple weeks at home. He's been feeling really good and his blood counts have been excellent. His last bone marrow draw showed no leukemia cells, and we praise God for that.
This week he is undergoing his second round of chemotherapy, this time as outpatient.
Please pray that this treatment will be effective in keeping Dennis in remission, and that the Lord will keep him in good health as his blood count drops again (pray for protection against infections, etc.). Also pray that the chemo will not have permanent ill effects on his health.
Thanks so much again for praying ... it's awesome to see God's hand at work and to see His answers to the prayers of so many. Blessings to you all for your faithfulness.
Prayers from TX
Thank you for the update and more prayers on the way for Dennis.
O Lord,
we thank you for the care and love you have shown to Dennis and his loved ones. We continue to keep them in our minds and hearts and prayers. Be mindful of him, and let your healing touch continue to heal his life.
In the name of Jesus we ask, Amen.
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Prayers for him and the family,,,,,...........
Prayers for Dennis continue.
Many prayers sent.
Thanks for the update,it is good to hear that news. My prayers will continue.
Wonderful news! Continuing in prayer for the things you requested regarding Dennis, TSUF, and giving thanks and praise for the answered prayers for him and his family so far. God bless.
Thank You Lord that Dennis has been able to stay at home with his loved ones while recovering. Please Lord, let the treatment be effective, restoring him to complete health.
Wonderful news so far! Thank you, God, for prayers answered! ............
Continued prayers from MI that God will carry this man in His loving embrace and protect him from harm. May His family continue to feel God's presence around them, and gather strength and peace from each other.
Thanks fot the update, I'll keep him in my prayers.
PRAYERS CONTINUE FOR DENNIS AND FAMILY!
My prayers remain with Dennis, and his entire family.
Prayers up.
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