Pray with us

After a whole week at home surrounded by her family and friends and her favorite things, our precious EvanMarie returned to the hospital today for more disease assessment. This time, she underwent another bone marrow biopsy.

She was so very brave today. She handled the procedure beautifully, and we felt the covering of your prayers over her and us the entire time. Even in the hardest moments, there was a steady peace that can only be described as grace. She is now back snug in her bed at home and happy. She should only be sore for a few days. 

If you remember, last time this test was performed, small amounts of cancer were found in her bone marrow. Today we pray boldly that the chemotherapy she has already endured has cleared it completely. We now wait with hope for the results, trusting that God has been at work in ways seen and unseen.

On February 19, EvanMarie will be admitted for approximately one month to begin an autologous stem cell transplant or bone marrow transplant (BMT). The stem cells collected from her last fall will be returned to her after extremely high doses of chemotherapy, given with the hope of eliminating any remaining cancer cells and resetting her immune system. And she will undergo this intense process TWICE.

It is a lot to take in for us. And yet, we remain steady and hopeful. 

If you are still reading please pray with us.

Pray for her comfort through the next few days. Pray for courage and protection as we approach transplant. Pray that every remaining cancer cell would be eradicated. Pray for peace to guard our hearts.

We are beginning the Surrender Novena again tonight and warmly invite you to join us. “Jesus, I surrender myself to You, take care of everything.”

Thank you, from the depths of our hearts, for walking with us this far and for holding us in prayer. We believe in grace. We believe in miracles. We know God hears our prayers.

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