I need divine intervention, and prayers for my wife (Marylou)..and I.
Approximately 2 years ago Marylou was diagnosed with cancer.
She went through major surgery to have tumours removed, and many months of chemotherapy.
The results of which were supposed to be a clean bill of health upon completion.
Realizing how precious life is, we made the decision that I should retire early, and we would buy our dream home in another province.
Leaving my career of 20 years, and taking out my pension, we bought a farm, and moved to a very small town in rural Manitoba, with our dogs, cats, and horses.
"Living the dream now".
Many miracles in this daunting process occurred, as their were many major hurdles to overcome to make it all happen.
It happened, as if divine intervention had intervened..and it had!!!
We were thankful, and excited about our new life together.
A couple of weeks before the move, we learned marylou's cancer had spread despite the chemotherapy, and another major operation was performed, and large cancerous tumours removed...and we were advised she had 18 months to live, her cancer was terminal.
A huge unexpected shock.
We had allready purchased our new home, and I had terminated my employment.
We moved despite the news..and I kept busy readying our farm, for our horses.
Life was real tough, marylou was depressed, emotionally ditraught, and slept many many hours a day.
I spent many hours outside in vicious cold, working trying to keep my mind busy...praying for help and direction.
Our intention was that I find a job in my career..(law enforcement), and we would be fine financially...as now she could not work, due to her illness.
And her ongoing chemotherapy treatments.

I must say here too...during the move..and all the pressure..it felt as though we were being "led" to our new home.

I met our neighbour one snowy cold afternoon last winter...he invited us to his church..a "healing" church, to worship.
I told my wife, and she attended the church.
Being a Christian, she thoroughly enjoyed the small church, and as a result I began attending church with her.We both now are avid, thankful members of a loving, fathful family..and feel honoured.

I applied for many jobs in my profession, and have yet to be successful..the finacial strain is becoming so overwhelming, bankruptcy may be our only hope.

A month ago Marylou's chemotherapy was stopped , as the cancer has spread too far..liver, abdomen, etcetera.
There is nothing left that the doctors can do..she received a death sentence.

We were shattered.
But she prayed, our church prayed.
We were baptized together, and she is testifying her and Jesus have beat the cancer.

I TRY to believe as strongly as she.
I watch her in pain and agony..at times..I watch her vomit from the pain..curl up in the pained fetal position.
I have watched her suffer..forgive me God, I speak the truth..I have watched her suffer more than Christ suffered...over and over.
After 2 years of fighting cancer, and she has done it valiantly, with faith, and has testified to her survival over and over.

My heart is broken, my soul and spirit breaking.

I have watched marylou fight and have faith, and pray.
I've watched our security, and our finances dwindle, and now I fear our future, her health, and losing our home...in the midst of all the other traumas.

And to God's praise he has kept us going, month after month we have just enough to survive..miraculously!!

So I would graciously accept any prayers and thoughts for us at this time.
I pray for hope, and peace.

I pray for the strength and faith to carry on!!!
And the financial ability to do so.

I pray for a career to support our life.

And above all I pray for Marylou.
I pray her suffering on this world ends.
I pray we both survive this test, and carry on the testimonies my young wife has rtto offer Jesus, and his name.
I pray all the glory be bestowed upon our Lord, Jesus Christ, and that his mercy and blessings reign over our life.

And I pray whoever reads this takes the time to pray for us!

Lord we are in your hands.

Terry

Oh Heavenly Father I lift to you Marylou and Terry, you have seen what they have being going through and still are. Give them the strength and comfort they need at this time Lord, also the financial help to see them though all these without losing their home. I know that when things are so dark and nothing seems to go right for us, you are still there with us as it was with Job. Have your guardian angels around them protecting and guiding their way and life. Lord you know what's best for Marylou so may your perfect will be done in her life and take away all the pain she is suffering from this cancer. I know Lord you can still completely heal her body but it will have to be whatever your will for her is. We may not know all the answers now as to why sometimes we have to suffer so much in this life, but someday you will reveal them to us. Give Terry the strength to be there for his wife now when she needs him most. May they never grow weary in their faith toward you no matter what the enemy throws their way. I pray and thank you in Jesus Precious Name, always giving you all the Honor and the Glory to whom all power belongs, Amen!
Footprints in the Sand
One night I dreamed I was walking along the beach with the Lord. Many scenes from my life flashed across the sky.
In each scene I noticed footprints in the sand. Sometimes there were two sets of footprints, other times there was one only.
This bothered me because I noticed that during the low periods of my life, when I was suffering from anguish, sorrow or defeat, I could see only one set of footprints, so I said to the Lord,
“You promised me Lord,
that if I followed you, you would walk with me always. But I have noticed that during the most trying periods of my life there has only been one set of footprints in the sand. Why, when I needed you most, have you not been there for me?”
The Lord replied, “The years when you have seen only one set of footprints, my child, is when I carried you.”
Psalm 121
1. I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.
2. My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth.
3. He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber.
4. Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep.
5. The LORD is thy keeper: the LORD is thy shade upon thy right hand.
6. The sun shall not smite thee by day, nor the moon by night.
7. The LORD shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul.
8. The LORD shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore.

bcshelvsme; Thank you for the beautiful prayer and thoughts!
Terry

bcshelvsme Wrote:Oh Heavenly Father I lift to you Marylou and Terry, you have seen what they have being going through and still are. Give them the strength and comfort they need at this time Lord, also the financial help to see them though all these without losing their home. I know that when things are so dark and nothing seems to go right for us, you are still there with us as it was with Job. Have your guardian angels around them protecting and guiding their way and life. Lord you know what's best for Marylou so may your perfect will be done in her life and take away all the pain she is suffering from this cancer. I know Lord you can still completely heal her body but it will have to be whatever your will for her is. We may not know all the answers now as to why sometimes we have to suffer so much in this life, but someday you will reveal them to us. Give Terry the strength to be there for his wife now when she needs him most. May they never grow weary in their faith toward you no matter what the enemy throws their way. I pray and thank you in Jesus Precious Name, always giving you all the Honor and the Glory to whom all power belongs, Amen!
Footprints in the Sand
One night I dreamed I was walking along the beach with the Lord. Many scenes from my life flashed across the sky.
In each scene I noticed footprints in the sand. Sometimes there were two sets of footprints, other times there was one only.
This bothered me because I noticed that during the low periods of my life, when I was suffering from anguish, sorrow or defeat, I could see only one set of footprints, so I said to the Lord,
“You promised me Lord,
that if I followed you, you would walk with me always. But I have noticed that during the most trying periods of my life there has only been one set of footprints in the sand. Why, when I needed you most, have you not been there for me?”
The Lord replied, “The years when you have seen only one set of footprints, my child, is when I carried you.”
Psalm 121
1. I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.
2. My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth.
3. He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber.
4. Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep.
5. The LORD is thy keeper: the LORD is thy shade upon thy right hand.
6. The sun shall not smite thee by day, nor the moon by night.
7. The LORD shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul.
8. The LORD shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore.

Terry believe me our Heavenly Father will always be there for both of you even in the darkest times. I know this because I have experience it myself. Sometimes it's hard to see it when we are going through it, but later we can see so clearly how God was there with us every step of the way. So please never give up hope or your faith in God. May God give you both the peace that surpasses all understanding, may both of you also feel his loving arms uplifting you as the storm passes by.
Oh Dear Lord hear our prayers and give Marylou the complete healing she so desperately need. May she become a great witness to others who have lost all hope. In Jesus Christ Name I pray, Amen!
I will continue to keep you both in my prayers, it will be easy to remember since I have a friend with the same name as your wife.