Today Marty was diagnosed with Lymphoma of the brain. Much of what he's been going through can be attributed to Lymphoma. To state things simply, Marty has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer in his brain. Now that he has been diagnosed, treatment can begin. This evening, the LORD willing, Marty will be transferred to the ICU at the Juravinski Cancer Centre in Hamilton. Marty is still intubated and the doctors assume this will continue for longer than we had initially anticipated. Marty is intubated because he can not protect his own airway. He has however been taken off the sedative they had him on and he is slowing rousing to painful stimulus. The EEG was repeated this morning but we have not heard the results of that yet.
The medical staff at Hamilton General has done an amazing job caring for Marty and we thank the LORD for this blessing. We have many questions, and we know that the staff at the Juravinski Centre will (eventually) have many of the answers, but we know that everything is going according to God's plan.
"Is any one of you in trouble? He should pray."
(James 5:13a)
"Hear my prayer, O LORD; listen to my cry for mercy.
In the day of my trouble I will call to you,
for you will answer me."
(Psalm 86:6,7)
Mike
We are keeping you all, especially Marty, in our prayers. They are constant and never ceasing. Many tears have been shed. We pray that there is positive changes as the treatments begin, and that they have the desired effect!
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my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge,
my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.
Our prayers for you are continuous. May God be merciful and heal Marty. All our love and lots of hugs.
We are praying for you all, and praying for the medical staff as well. May you find your comfort in the knowledge that "God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. (Psalm 46:1).
ReplyDeleteThankful you can work this trial out in faith - it is a gift. Praying for help and healing.
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Tim and Ange and family
Our thoughts and prayers continue to go up to Our Heavenly Father asking that He may grant healing to Marty as well as strength and comfort for all the family!
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Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.”
Dean and Charlotte
Thinking, and praying for you all.
ReplyDeleteWe pray for the doc's and nurses as the Lord guides there hands during this time, we pray for persiverence trust and patience during this trying time, above all we pray for healing that Marty can take up his task as father husband and teacher.
Our Lord is everything we need, our strength, our comforter our healer and so much more remember to trust in Him, He will give you all you need.
Jerome Char and kids.
Thank-you for the update, Mike. This must've been a very hard day. We will continue to pray for Marty and you all, knowing that our God is a good God who makes no mistakes. Our lives are in His hands (L.D 1).
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Ron and Elsje
Marty is in the care of our Heavenly Father and this gives us all great comfort. Our prayer is for acceptance and if the Lord wills, healing of this aggressive cancer. Erica, the strength for this journey comes from the LORD. He is beside you, and when you falter, He will carry you. Johnathan, Thomas, Sean, Davin and Kailyn: the Lord is at your side. He is also at the bedside of your Dad. God knows and does what is best for HIs children. We are praying for your family everyday.
ReplyDeleteWe join all of you in praying for Marty, and for his family. Now that a diagnosis has been made, we will also pray that the treatment will have its desired effect and that healing may begin. May God continue to provide strength to all of you during this stressful time.
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Ellen & Dave
Joining in the prayers of the saints that the Lord's will be done. We hope His will is to heal Marty and if it isn't that He grant you all the strength and peace to accept whatever the outcome will be.
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Keeping you close to our hearts and in our prayers. Asking the Father to be with you all, to give you the strength to deal with all that HE lays before you and comfort to know that HE is in control of all things.
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Prayers are certainly being said for Marty around the world. I am praying for healing for Marty if that is our Lord's will, and for comfort and peace for his entire family. May God be near you all.
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Keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers. May our God grant you the strength you need at this time and we pray He may grant healing. We know that not even a hair can fall from our heads without the will of our Heavenly Father. May that be a comfort to all of you.
ReplyDeleteErica and family, we cannot begin to understand what you are going through, but, we know that all things come not by chance, but by His Fatherly Hand. We may take comfort in knowing this and also knowing that He will not give us anything that is too hard for us to bear. You surely are surrounded with His love and care, never doubt that. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Henry, Dianne and family
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