Thoughts and prayers needed!!!

OK, so as if my family hasn't had enough, first my father was diagnosed with cancer, fought for a while and eventually loss the battle. Then last year, just a year after my father passed, my older brother was diagnosed with cancer, they say they got it all, but he now lives with a colostomy bag. And now my wife, age 30, found a lump and we found out today she has stage 4 skin cancer which has spread to the breast, lymph nodes, and digestive tract. Still have to make an appointment with the oncologist to see what the next step is. I have to admit i was raised catholic, and went to church every Sunday until i graduated high school, but at this point i really find it hard to believe in anything i was taught to believe. I know everyone says think positive and pray, but so far that has not gotten me anywhere. I hate the thought of it, but i can not help but think i am going to be raising our daughters alone, and trying to explain to them "why"....

Praying for you. Stay strong, God works in mysterious ways. This life isn't easy but we have heaven to look forward to. God Bless.

Prayers sent. I feel for you and hope there is light at the end of the tunnel. Stay strong for your kids. They will need you.

Prayers........ Not sure where your from, but you can pm me your number if you want, if you need to talk or just get out and fish I'll try and meet you........ Don't give up.

Prayers sent !!!

Prayers for you, your wife and family. Don't give up, I know it is tough but you have to keep believing and trust The Lord. He will see you through this.

Prayers sent. Prayers for God to meet all your physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. May you feel his comforting presence especially during these times of crisis.

Try to stay strong, your family needs you to...prayers sent.

Prayers sent. God bless you and your family. I believe God will test the strongest the most. Be strong young man.

Tough brake Kiss4fan.
My thoughts are with you. Like others have said "be strong for your family" they need you now.

Prayers sent

You and yours will certainly be my family's prayers. Keep the faith....it has cured many.

Prayers sent for you and yours.

Times like these are when your faith is tested...you have to believe in THE PLAN...no matter what happens.
When your faith begins to slip, is when darkness starts to move in....we don't understand why bad things happen to good people, that's where our Faith and Understanding of HIS Word comforts us!

prayers sent!!

I can do all things in Christ who stengtheneth me, he is there for you. Praying for you and your wife.
God bless,
Bassky

Prayers sent

Prayers sent.

Footprints Prayer

Footprints in the Sand

One night I had a dream...
I dreamed I was walking along the beach with the Lord, and
Across the sky flashed scenes from my life.
For each scene I noticed two sets of footprints in the sand;
One belonged to me, and the other to the Lord.
When the last scene of my life flashed before us,
I looked back at the footprints in the sand.
I noticed that many times along the path of my life,
There was only one set of footprints.
I also noticed that it happened at the very lowest and saddest times in my life
This really bothered me, and I questioned the Lord about it.
"Lord, you said that once I decided to follow you,
You would walk with me all the way;
But I have noticed that during the most troublesome times in my life,
There is only one set of footprints.
I don't understand why in times when I
needed you the most, you should leave me.
The Lord replied, "My precious, precious
child. I love you, and I would never,
never leave you during your times of
trial and suffering.
When you saw only one set of footprints,
It was then that I carried you."

Praying for you

Continuous prayer

Prayer sent
May the Lords will be done.

I'll be the first to admit that I regularly fall short in the eyes of the Lord, but I do believe that He will guide you through this if you let Him into your heart. I know it's so hard and I've asked the question why so many times myself. Be strong for your children and your wife and give yourself over to God when you feel like you can't take anymore. I can't say I know exactly how you feel, but I've walked a rocky path myself and I've experienced the frustration of watching loved ones suffer. Please know and believe this, prayer really is powerful, and we will lift you and yours up in prayer.

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jerimiah 29:11

Lord we live in a broken and sin filled world. We forget that because of this bad things happen to good people, it's been this way a long time. If those of us who follow Jesus and trust in Your promise continue to call on Your name in prayer, we will see blessings. I ask for Your grace and mercy during this tough time, but also I ask for Your Spirit to convict Kissfan of this truth and show him how his faith in you will help his family through this trial. Your vision and wisdom far exceed ours and because of this Your plans are not usually our plans. Whatever the outcome, I pray Kissfan will give you his trust and the glory. Amen.

Prayers sent! Best wishes!

Update: So my wife has seen a few of the oncologists at University Hospital, first the dermatologist/oncologist did a full body search to try and find the skin cancer, they removed and biopsied 4 areas on her back, and one of them was the skin cancer. He determined that it is not stage 4, thank goodness, but stage 3. Still not good, but better, he said it is common for stage 3 to go to nearby lymph nodes. He referred her to the oncologist that deals with the lymphatic system, and that doctor told her it is only affecting a few lymph nodes, and that treatment will consist of surgery to remove them, and targeted radiation. He scheduled a appointment for tomorrow involving himself and the digestive tract oncologist, he said that will require surgery as well and they will conduct the surgery at the same time. Still a long road ahead, but it may not be a grim as it originally seemed.

Thanks for the update. Hang tough, prayers are still coming!!

Yep, prayers on the way.

thanks for the update. Prayers continue

Another update: so I haven't been on hear in a while so I thought I post an update. My wife has been receiving immunotherapy as well as chemotherapy. About a week ago she had a PET scan and it showed that the tumors has shrunk more than the doctor had even hoped which was great news. Then she started having neurological problems, found out she was mini strokes, went to the neurologist and he did a MRI, results were that she had a stroke and he saw some things that he wanted the oncologist to check out. Back to another PET scan, results show that she now has a tumor in the frontal lobe of her brain. After the tumors shrunk her prognosis went to roughly 3 years, not great by any means, but better than the roughly 6 months she has right now. I know I am supposed to stay positive but it is extremely difficult. Especially when she sits here and talks about everything she is going to miss in our girls lives. I don't know what to say, I wish it was me in her place.

My thoughts are with you and they have been since you 1st posted this.
Cancer is a horrible disease. It is tough but hang in there for her. I do wish you guys well.

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Another update: so I haven't been on hear in a while so I thought I post an update. My wife has been receiving immunotherapy as well as chemotherapy. About a week ago she had a PET scan and it showed that the tumors has shrunk more than the doctor had even hoped which was great news. Then she started having neurological problems, found out she was mini strokes, went to the neurologist and he did a MRI, results were that she had a stroke and he saw some things that he wanted the oncologist to check out. Back to another PET scan, results show that she now has a tumor in the frontal lobe of her brain. After the tumors shrunk her prognosis went to roughly 3 years, not great by any means, but better than the roughly 6 months she has right now. I know I am supposed to stay positive but it is extremely difficult. Especially when she sits here and talks about everything she is going to miss in our girls lives. I don't know what to say, I wish it was me in her place.

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Father God, there are times when mortal words just can't convey the right thing. This is one of those times. Our friend Kissfan is dealing with something few of us have to deal with. I can't imagine the frustration and feeling of helplessness. Please send your angles to watch over this family now. Touch the doctors and medical staff and give them an extra measure of your divine understanding. I pray for peace and strength for Kissfan and family during this stressful time. As in all things, your will be done and to you be all the glory!

Offer still stands bro..... If you need to talk or just wanna get out on the water pm me your number....... Prayers for you and yours.

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