Yesterday we were all in church together. The Christmas program was wonderful! Our pastor asked our church to be in prayer and fasting for Andrew on December 17.
We pray for a miracle of healing to take place in Andrew's body.
He told me again this morning that he needs to get better, that he wants to get better.
Amen.
Andrew had his simulation today. That is preparation for radiation. He should be starting within 10 days. They will call.
I think we have decided to go with a phase 1 study being conducted at All Children's Hospital here in St. Pete.
The combination of drugs has shown some promise. This is a hard decision because the potential side effects are greater than standard protocol. But after lots of research I am leaning toward the phase 1 study. My husband and I are going to give it a few days and pray about the treatment path.
Andrew is going through a lot right now. As you can imagine, this is very hard on a 12 yr. old.
He is on a wait list for physical and occupational therapy. That is very frustrating. We are limited in what we know to do with him as far as improving his function. In the meantime, his left arm dangles at his side and he walks crookedly and slowly. And the left side of his face does not cooperate with his right side.
Heartbreaking.
Meanwhile I am...
Persisting in prayer despite the medical prognosis...BECAUSE of the medical prognosis.
Trying to make these days "normal" for all of our sakes.
Hoping Christmas will bring a miracle for Andrew and many others.
Keeping two words in my mind...BUT GOD.
Prayer requests for Andrew:
healing, of course
improved function on left side
no more headaches
restful sleep at night
hope and happy days
no negative side effects from treatment
a cure
I love you all for your continued prayers and sweet encouragements. God is Good and trustworthy.
"By His stripes, Andrew is healed..."
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Continuing to pray for Andrew with all joy that GOD is working all things together for his good. Hallelujah!!
ReplyDeletePraying without ceasing!!!
ReplyDeletePraying for healing for Andrew and your sweet family. God Bless all of you!
ReplyDeleteOh Melanie, I have tears in my eyes, thinking of that beautiful 12year old having to go through all of this. I am praying for the miracle. laurie
ReplyDeleteAgreeing in prayer with you, Melanie. Thanks for keeping us updated on what is happening. Praying for a miracle ~ Love and Hugs, Cathy
ReplyDeleteHi I am still praying. God is able to do all things, nothing is impossible for God. Standing with you, Martha
ReplyDeleteHi Melanie. We stand firm in continuing our prayers. We are praying without ceasing. HUGS
ReplyDeleteSandra
I continue to pray with you, and for you. Believing for total healing. I love you sweet sis.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the update and the specific needs. Still praying and believing for your sweet boy.
ReplyDeleteHugs!
There is ALWAYS hope, Melanie.
ReplyDeletePraying.
We are praying and pleading with the Lord to do what only He can do! Precious mom, my heart is so heavy for you. Thank you for the updates and for specific prayer requests. May your days of great rejoicing and marveling in all that God has done come quickly.
ReplyDeleteAgreeing..."by His stripes, Andrew is healed".......
ReplyDeleteMelanie, thank you for the update. I'm thanking God in advance for Andrew's total healing. I know God is "working through this", and is right there with you, leading the way.
ReplyDeletelove,
Debra
Melanie,
ReplyDeleteI just stopped by to check in on Andrew. He is in our prayers often. I just want to let you know that equally uplifted in prayer is your Avery. Perhaps his thoughts are too full for him to be able to express right now.I would not worry that he is not able to express right now. I would imagine his "love tank " empties quickly as a 15 yo in this much stress. As long as he has confidence in your love for him as his parents he will "make it through" this difficult time.
I want to stress that this is not a judgment call it is just the thought that passed in my mind. (sometimes the type written word comes across differently than its intent) As a sister in Christ I am hurting with you and praying that the Lord build a strong safe wall around your family.
"This I recall to my mind, therefore have I hope. It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning. Great is thy faithfulness. The Lord is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him. It is good that a man sholud both hope & quietly wait for the salvation of the Lord. ~ Lamentatons 3: 22-26
December is the season of miracles. Praying with you.
ReplyDeleteWe are being faithful with the praying.
ReplyDelete"I love the Lord because he hears my prayers. Because he bends down and listens, I will pray as long as I have breath." Psalm 116:1-2
This was my scripture this morning, sweet friend. Hold onto this in your heart.
Hugs!
Susan
Weighing heavily upon my mind in the last couple of days. Andrew is a warrior; so are you, Melanie.
ReplyDeleteLove you both.
peace~elaine
Still praying and thinking of y'all!
ReplyDeleteI'm on my way to bed and just prayed for a restfilled night for all of you...
ReplyDeleteYou are right...But God!
DEAR ANDREW AND MELANIE,
ReplyDeleteI WISH YOU COULD FEEL THE HUGS AND TICKLES I AM SENDING THROUGH THIS COMPUTER.
SOOOOOO VERY MANY PEOPLE ARE PRAYING FAITHFULLY FOR YOUR MIRACLE.....EXPECT A MIRACLE TODAY
YOU DO THE FUN THINGS AND LET GOD DO THAT, THAT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO MAN.
NEVER, EVER GIVE UP...IN YOUR MIND REMEMBER HOW MUCH FUN YOU HAD ON YOUR SKATEBOARD AND HOW FUN IT WAS TO FEEL THE WIND BLOWING BY......
OUR PASTOR YEARS AGO AND THE DR. SAID HE WOULD BE PARALYZED...HE REMEMBER IN HIS MIND WALKING AND HE TOLD THE DR. YOU STAND ME UP RIGHT NOW...THE DR. SAID, MAN YOU ARE PARALYZED.....PASTOR SAID....YOU GET ME OUT OF THIS BED RIGHT NOW OR I WILL CALL THE DEACONS OF THE CHURCH TO COME STAND ME UP....THE DR. STOOD HIM UP AND HE WALKED 3 STEPS....HE BELIEVES IF HIS SPIRIT HAD NOT DEMANDED TO BE STOOD UP AT THAT TIME HE WOULD BE PARALYZED TODAY....HE LED THE DOCTOR TO THE LORD AND HE SAW HIM 3 YEARS AGO AND THE DR. SAID, YOU MAY BE WALKING BUT YOU ARE PARALYZED.
I HAVE BEEN THERE MELANIE. IT IS TOUGH AND SO VERY PAINFUL AND YOU ALMOST FEEL LIKE YOU ARE GOING NUTS...ANSWERS ARE HARD TO COME BY...COMMUNICATION IS NOT ALWAYS URGENT TO THE PEOPLE WE ARE TRYING TO GET TO HELP OUR LOVED ONE.....JUST HUG LONGER...TELL HIM OVER AND OVER HOW MUCH HE IS LOVED AND I KNOW YOU DO....READ TO HIM..AND TREASURE EVERY MINUTE....SOME DAYS YOU CAN JUST MAKE IT TO LUNCH...BABY STEPS....I AM VERY PASSIONATE AND I JUST WANTED TO KICK IN THE DOOR AND SCREAM....HELLO...FIX MY CHILD RIGHT NOW SO WE CAN GO HOME AND LIVE OUR LIFE
STAY STRONG
TRUST GOD
LAUGH
DEEP BREATHS
AND KNOW PEOPLE LOVE YOU AND CARE ABOUT YOU AND ARE PRAYING FOR YOU.
ANGEL HUGS
DEBBIE
Faith. Precious, wonderful faith. BUT GOD, indeed. Standing with you.
ReplyDeleteI am reminded of you every day that I sit down ton my computer. I continue to lift you and your family up in prayer, and I continue to hurt and think of you as a mother. I just cannot imagine all that you are going through. My mother's heart hurts so deeply for you during this time.
ReplyDeleteOh dear Andrew I am holding you up in prayer right now and also your family....
ReplyDeleteMelanie I know God has your painful and sad situation in his hands, trust him to do what is best for Andrew as we all pray for a complete healing for him..
Always in my heart and prayers..
.....:-) Hugs
I've written down each of your prayer requests for Andrew. And these requests will be spoken to our God. Our BIG GOD. I've added one more. That God will continue to sustain you and lift you up dear Melanie.
ReplyDeletecontinuing in prayer for that miracle! Standing firm in what I know God will do :)
ReplyDeletealso could you pray for a teen we know. Mara plays in an older division of my daughter's soccer league. During a Thanksgiving tournament last weekend she collided with another player and took a hard hit to the head. When her parents took her to the er later that night she had swelling and an injury to the left side of her brain. She's been vomiting and having severe headaches all week and I just received word that she's been moved to icu.
thanks melanie , I'm praying for you as well may you find rest as you wait on the Lord. may he renew your strength day after day. love you.
I am praying that your sweet son receives his miracle soon!! I was healed of what should have been terminal cancer three years ago, so I KNOW that we serve a God that heals. I don't know you, but please know that I am standing with you in prayer and faith until he is healed!!
ReplyDeleteYes, a Christmas miracle would be awesome. Still praying.
ReplyDeletePrayers continue.
ReplyDeleteCame back by to send love and prayers to Andrew.
ReplyDeleteElaine called you both a "WARRIOR"
ReplyDeletejust like God did with Gideon:
Judges 6
12 When the angel of the LORD appeared to Gideon, He said, "The LORD is with you, MIGHTY WARRIOR."
[emphasis added]
Gideon was in the middle of terrible [hopeless] circumstances and God was calling him forth the way GOD saw him - as that "mighty warrior"!
God knows our fearful hearts - yet He gives us courage and confidence to face [through His strength and grace] whatever circumstances might seem to devastate the moment.
Hold on to this TRUTH from God's Word - Andrew [and Melanie]---- YOU TRULY ARE
GOD'S MIGHTY WARRIORS!
You are fighting the good fight of FAITH - believing in Your God to do what He says He can do --- all to bring Him glory and praise!
Andrew - Your life COUNTS with God - RIGHT NOW - not just in your future! Live each day NOW - in His presence and HIS care and HIS loving arms.[God will take care of the hopes and plans of your future].
The Lord goes on to say in
Judges 6
13 "But sir," Gideon replied, "if the LORD is with us, why has all this happened to us?...
14 The LORD turned to him and said, "GO IN THE STRENGTH YOU HAVE..." [emphasis added]
Andrew - Go forth NOW - this day - in the strength God has given you. He is building HIS character into your life - for His kingdom purposes!
May the Hand of our Lord ANOINT your life today with the power of His Spirit!
Choosing JOY, Stephanie
Just stopped by to see how your son is doing. As you said "by His stripes Andrew is healed."
ReplyDeleteWill continue to pray,
AliceE.
Amen. Amen!
ReplyDeleteHi Melanie:
ReplyDeleteStopping by to see how all of you are doing, and especially Andrew.
I hope for all the best for him and his treatment. I hope Christmas brings you a miracle.
Melanie,
ReplyDeleteContinuing to pray for your sweet Andrew and you and your family. I love you sweet one!!
Have a Blessed day in the LORD,
Dawn
Praying for you and Andrew!!!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Sandy
Yes Andrew our prayers are for you.
ReplyDeletePraying for you and your family as well as Andrew.
ReplyDeletePraying for your sweet boy and your family. B
ReplyDeleteJust read about your text to Lisa.
ReplyDeleteFather in heaven, we know You know each of Andrew's days. You have a perfect plan and purpose for his life and You are working it out right now.
God it is our desire to see Andrew healed right here, right now, in the land of the living. And we know that if You are willing, You can do it!
God, You are that big and that good and that powerful.
Lord, if You are willing, if it is part of Your perfect plan, please bring Andrew healing tonight. Please, God! Bring him healing in Jesus' name. By the power of His blood.
And Father, I want to pray to for Melanie and her husband and all their family. As they kneel by and wait for You, please be their strength. Bring them comfort. Assure them of Your presence and goodness and faithfulness and unending love for each of them.
Yes, Lord! Show them Your power and cover them with Your love.
I'm asking it in the wonderful, powerful, beautiful, matchless Name of JESUS.
Amen and amen!
My heart is aching for all of you tonight as we meet you at the feet of the Great Physician. Oh, Father please come and do what only You can do. Show Your power and Your matchless glory. Please, let Your great presence and Your peace be known.
ReplyDeleteI am lifting andrew way up in my thoughts and prayers. God remains his true Physician. I continue to believe in healing for this brave warrior andrew. I love you dear sis.
ReplyDeletePraying for Andrew's healing and for you all, dear Melanie ~
ReplyDeleteI have been back to check on you a few times this past week to see how Andrew is doing....Please know I am continuing to pray for Andrew, you and your family. May God be with you all now during this trying time and always....Big Hugs to Andrew.....:-)
ReplyDeleteOh Dear Lord, please place your hands around Andrew, hold him up and help him to heal. Please Lord give the doctor's the strength and knowledge to help Andrew to heal and be restored to the beautiful healthy little man he can be. In Jesus Name, Amen.
ReplyDeleteMelanie--I am praying for you all. You were on my mind early this morning. Lisa had texted me last night.
ReplyDeleteMuch love and prayers for you all--
Angie Knight
I am so sorry. You remain in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteShalom,
Denise
I love you sis, words cannot express how I am hurting for your family right now. Surrounding you with prayers.
ReplyDeleteI am so, so sorry for you and your family.....I am happy that Andrew is home now with no more pain or suffering.....May God be with you and your family. I too have buried a son and I know the road ahead is not going to be very easy for any of you but with your strength and your faith you will get through this. Your life as you knew it has changed but Andrew will always be with you forever until you are all united again....:-) Hugs
ReplyDeleteMelanie,
ReplyDeletePlease be assured of my continuing prayers for your family, in the loss of your Andrew. I'm so very sorry.
Tracy
Praying for you all, dear Melanie ~ Love and Hugs ~
ReplyDeleteprayed for andrew and your family. i'm believing for his miracle along with the others in faith. hang in there, melanie. God is good.
ReplyDeletei just came from lisa shaw's site after leaving you a comment. i was so shocked.
ReplyDeletedear God, i ask that you comfort andrew's family right this very moment. may they find peace in this situation that only you can make possible. Lord, thank you that you are in control still. it hurts a lot right now, but i know this will only be for a season. God, i pray that you embrace each family member and never leave them. though i'm lost for word, i ask this in faith, in Jesus' name, amen.
My heart is heavy. Crying out for you and your family, Melanie.
ReplyDeleteSending love,
laura
Sending you and yours love and prayers tonight.
ReplyDeletei am so sorry to hear about Andrews passing. My heart is so heavy for you and your family. I will keep Andrews picture in my bible as a reminder to continue in prayer for you and as a praise to God for releasing him from the cancer.
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