Thursday, December 18, 2014

A Special Prayer Request




Hi, everyone!

I know that this is a busy time of year, but I wanted to ask you if you'd please stop for a moment and say a special prayer.

My mom and I have a sweet friend named Debbie...her husband Mike has just been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.

They are close to my age and have 4 children.

We are praying for a miracle.

So many of you stepped up and said heartfelt prayers for my mom when she was going through her bout with colon cancer a few months ago; we were/are so grateful to you!
We saw God at work through those prayers as she recovered from her surgery remarkably fast and is doing fantastic!

Now I ask that you say a prayer for Debbie and Mike... that God will give them and their family His comfort, His peace, and His healing touch through this difficult time.

We know that our God is good and that He is able to handle this!

Thank you all so much!  This blogging world is full of wonderful friendships and support, and I appreciate you!

God bless you :)

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63 comments:

  1. KellyDecember 18, 2014 at 9:38 AM

    I am so sorry to hear this news! What a scary diagnosis and especially with him being so young in the prime of his life. I will be sure to say a prayer for him and his family. Please keep us posted to how he is doing.

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  2. Lisa @ Fern Creek CottageDecember 18, 2014 at 9:52 AM

    Thanks for letting us know. Prayer is so powerful and it is a privilege to pray for each other. I will be keeping Mike and his family in my prayers.

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  3. LindaDecember 18, 2014 at 10:07 AM

    Prayers for Debbie and Mike!!

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  4. Jasper's CottageDecember 18, 2014 at 10:27 AM

    Holding up Debbie and Mike in prayer!

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  5. GlendaDecember 18, 2014 at 10:28 AM

    Lord I lift Mike and Debbie up to you. We ask for you to touch Mike's body and heal him from this disease. Comfort them and relieve fears. God we know you are the comforter,provider and our salvation.

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  6. shannon i olsonDecember 18, 2014 at 10:42 AM

    Praying, I have both lost a friend to pancreatic cancer, and have one that is is remission from it. Praying for their family, needs, and God's miraculous touch.

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  7. JacquelineDecember 18, 2014 at 10:45 AM

    Prayers and good wishes.

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  8. MelissaDecember 18, 2014 at 11:05 AM

    Lots of prayers... I am a research coordinator for pancreatic cancer at the IU School of Medicine, so I know how tough this one is.

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  9. pballardDecember 18, 2014 at 11:11 AM

    I will add them to my list. God is faithful and I am thankful for that. Prayers going up!

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  10. Linda @ Itsy Bits And PiecesDecember 18, 2014 at 11:15 AM

    I am so sorry to hear this...I will be praying...xoxo

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  11. Art and SandDecember 18, 2014 at 11:45 AM

    I am saying prayers for Debbie and Mike and their precious children.

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  12. Curtains in My TreeDecember 18, 2014 at 12:19 PM

    Oh I am so sorry to hear about your friend Mike, of course God is able to touch him, I will say a prayer as I pray my rosary tonight

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  13. Joy JunktionDecember 18, 2014 at 12:21 PM

    I will be praying for Mike and Debbie! Nobody ever wants to hear those words! Praying and believing for another miracle!! Blessings to you Susan and praying you and hubby are taking quiet time to enjoy each other and the Christmas season!

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  14. Pamela GordonDecember 18, 2014 at 12:30 PM

    It's so wonderful that we can bring our prayer concerns to our blogging community, Susan. I will pray for Mike and Debbie as requested. May God bless them. Pamela

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  15. Pam KesslerDecember 18, 2014 at 1:11 PM

    I'm am so sorry to hear this news. I will be praying for Mike and his family!

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  16. AnonymousDecember 18, 2014 at 1:38 PM

    Very sorry to hear this about your friend, Mike (and for his family). Prayers to all of you...

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  17. SusieDecember 18, 2014 at 1:50 PM

    Susan, Sending up prayers for Debbie , Mike and their children. This is hard for families . They all need prayer. Blessings, xoxo,Susie

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  18. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresDecember 18, 2014 at 2:04 PM

    I'm so happy that we can share all the good things here on our blogs and the bad things too! I will be keeping Mike in my prayers, and his entire family and friends also. Please keep us informed.

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  19. PoppyDecember 18, 2014 at 2:20 PM

    Susan, I will pray for Debbie and Mike, tonight, and their family.

    xx
    Poppy

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  20. Tarnished RoyaltyDecember 18, 2014 at 3:01 PM

    Adding my prayers and faith to all the others. ~Ann

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  21. Rita C at PanoplyDecember 18, 2014 at 3:21 PM

    How sorrowful to hear this, Susan. Your request granted!
    Rita

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  22. JunkchiccottageDecember 18, 2014 at 4:07 PM

    Susan,
    Praying sending hopeful thoughts to Debbie and Mike. So young to endure this. God is good and will see them through this. Hugs to you and your family that you have special friends going through this. Prayers for you too.
    Kris

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  23. AnnetteDecember 18, 2014 at 4:20 PM

    I have sent a prayer for your friends. So happy your mom is doing well.

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  24. StaceyDecember 18, 2014 at 5:04 PM

    You got it! ♥

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  25. UnknownDecember 18, 2014 at 5:52 PM

    They are in my pray!
    Sending love and hugs.

    Tonka

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  26. NanaDianaDecember 18, 2014 at 6:16 PM

    Sending up prayers for your friends Debbie and Mike and their children, Susan. Pancreatic cancer is so tough and resistant to treatment...but it can be held at bay for a long time sometimes. We had a friend that outlived his diagnosis by several years and was not sick most of the time. Praying for a Christmas miracle for this family. My heart aches for them. xo Diana

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  27. Celestina MarieDecember 18, 2014 at 6:28 PM

    Prayers said for Debbie and Mike. So heartbreaking to hear this. I pray God give them courage in the days ahead. Blessings for the family.
    XO

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  28. chateau chicDecember 18, 2014 at 6:39 PM

    I will definitely be praying for this dear family, Susan! Thank you for bringing this request to our attention.
    Mary Alice

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  29. Anne's Attic - DesignDecember 18, 2014 at 6:53 PM

    Oh you have got it. XX Jo

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  30. Katie MansfieldDecember 18, 2014 at 7:54 PM

    Praying now. May the Lord bring His healing touch.

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  31. RuthAnne@ mayfairecottageDecember 18, 2014 at 8:10 PM

    Love and prayers for your friends. I have felt the power of prayer recently--many people are praying for my very ill husband, too. You are a good friend to ask your readers to pray for Debbie and Mike. I'll also pray for the doctor's wisdom and skill in dealing with this terrible disease.

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  32. Joyce - Quilted NestDecember 18, 2014 at 8:19 PM

    of course. It means so much to know that others took the time to pray... and prayers are indeed the way God works and miraculously many times. Thanks for sharing the need.

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  33. Sherry @ Thrift My HouseDecember 18, 2014 at 8:48 PM

    I'll be praying for this family Susan.

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  34. Something Nice and PrettyDecember 18, 2014 at 8:53 PM

    I always stop by to read your posts so I'm glad that I did so that I can pray for Debbie and her family...I believe in the power of prayer, so tell your friend to watch for a miracle!

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  35. sweetvintageofmineDecember 18, 2014 at 9:15 PM

    I will be praying for Mike and his family.....for Gods healing power in his pancreas. This is what I was diagnosed with in 2009......Jesus died for our transgressions, He was wounded for our iniquities, and by his stripes we are HEALED....Believing for Mike!! If any questions, Susan please message me...Blessings~~~Roxie

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  36. CynthiaDecember 18, 2014 at 9:38 PM

    Oh my Susan my heart and prayers go out to the whole family. Literally watching and being with my dear friend Audrey that we stayed with they will be in my thoughts every day. Watching her husband Gary struggle and suffer was devastating for all of us. Pancreatic cancer is cruel. Spending the last four years helping her get on with her life was so hard to watch. Gary was my husbands best friend. I'm so very sorry. I mean this from the bottom of my heart

    Cindy

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  37. sandi sDecember 18, 2014 at 9:57 PM

    They are in my prayers. Hugs,

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  38. http://thankfullga447December 18, 2014 at 10:05 PM

    Oh no, I am taking care of my friend who has pancreatic cancer - I am really beginning to hate that word. He and she will be in my prayers.

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  39. UnknownDecember 18, 2014 at 10:12 PM

    I truly believe God wants our lives to be full and loving, so I raise Mike and Debbie in prayer, that they will constantly reach out for all of God's goodness and love and healing grace.

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  40. DebbyDecember 18, 2014 at 11:11 PM

    Prayers coming from me as well. My DIL's grandmother is 92. She had pancreatic cancer 40 years ago. She has lived all this time without a pancreas. I know this is rare and hard to believe. She is like one of five people.

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  41. Row homes and CobblestonesDecember 18, 2014 at 11:25 PM

    I'm joining in with my prayers.
    xoxo,
    Vera

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  42. The Polka Dot ClosetDecember 18, 2014 at 11:32 PM

    Adding to my prayer list...I hate cancer...I am going to pray for a remission for Mike, it could be anyone of us any day, we are just a stupid cancer cell away!

    Carol

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  43. Rose LDecember 18, 2014 at 11:46 PM

    I pray for Mike to find the strength and faith to win his battle, and Debbie to stay strong for her husband and children. God hold them and grace them with healing.

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  44. Regena FickesDecember 18, 2014 at 11:48 PM

    Thank you for bringing this to our attention. I have prayed for them and will continue to do so. Please let us know how they are doing and if anything more specific can be asked for them of our loving Father by His children.

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  45. AnonymousDecember 19, 2014 at 12:44 AM

    I will pray for Mike and his family!

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  46. cynthia lee designsDecember 19, 2014 at 1:54 AM

    So sorry to hear this news about your friend. Sent up prayers for Mike and Debbie...and will continue to keep them in my prayers.
    hugs,
    Cindy

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  47. farmhouse-storyDecember 19, 2014 at 5:59 AM

    so sad--prayers to him and his family.

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  48. Burlap LuxeDecember 19, 2014 at 7:38 AM

    Spécial prayers, God is so much bigger then mans junk, he will take on this fight.
    Prayers like a worrier.

    Xx
    Dore

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  49. Shirley@Housepitality DesignsDecember 19, 2014 at 8:34 AM

    My thoughts and prayers go out to Mike and his family Susan...

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  50. Lin from A {tiny} Cottage In The WoodsDecember 19, 2014 at 9:40 AM

    Sending love and healing thoughts their way.
    Much love to you as well, dear Susan.
    ~ Lin

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  51. UnknownDecember 19, 2014 at 11:08 AM

    There is power in prayer and I pray for complete healing for Mike and your mom.
    Debbi

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  52. ReviDecember 19, 2014 at 11:30 AM

    Father God, you are Creator and Healer. We ask your healing power, your comfort and your peace for Mike and all those who love him. Meet their needs in tangible ways that lets them know you love them and you are in control. May you be glorified in this. In Jesus' name, amen.

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  53. Susan ShullDecember 19, 2014 at 1:03 PM

    Prayer said. There is just soooo much sadness, isn't there?

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  54. CherylDecember 19, 2014 at 7:00 PM

    Sending prayers for Debbie, Mike and family.

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  55. JoAnneDecember 19, 2014 at 7:28 PM

    They will be in my prayers, Susan. I'm sure the friendship of you and your mom is a comfort to them!

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  56. UnknownDecember 19, 2014 at 7:43 PM

    Prayers being lifted up for Mike & his family. Yes, prayers do work. What a blessing you are to ask for prayers after knowing how they helped your mom & family through.

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  57. lorraines resources and rewardsDecember 19, 2014 at 9:24 PM

    sending zen hugs and deep prayers for everyone

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  58. Jenny S.December 19, 2014 at 11:13 PM

    Just sent a prayer up.

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  59. JeanieDecember 20, 2014 at 9:36 AM

    Consider the prayers coming from me, too.

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  60. HWIT BLOGGDecember 20, 2014 at 9:59 AM

    Sending prayers for your friend and her family...
    Warmly,
    Titti

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  61. AlessandraDecember 20, 2014 at 3:44 PM

    I'm so sorry...i'll pray for them ith all my heart
    Kisses
    Alessandra

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  62. AnonymousDecember 21, 2014 at 5:03 PM

    Merry Christmas Susan! I love your Christmas decor especially the reindeer, so cute. I love the patina on Mother Mary, lovely!

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  63. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereDecember 21, 2014 at 8:12 PM

    Susan, I will keep your friends in my thoughts and prayers
    Hugs,
    Sherry

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