My Chronic Life

A blogger friend has started a blog to help her brother-in-law fight cancer. Mike had Esophageal Cancer more than a year ago. He had to have his esophagus and part of his stomach removed. He also went through chemotherapy at that time.

Mike learned that the cancer has returned in his spine and ribs. His doctors have given him 4 months to 2 years to live. With a loving wife, children and extended family he is not giving up hope.

The chemotherapy that he requires now is not fully covered by his health insurance as it is considered experimental. He also is seeking alternative treatments and taking supplements so he can withstand the chemo.

Please visit Fighting For Mike. You can make a monetary donation, send used ink cartridges or cell phones for recycling, pray and spread the word to the blogging community, your family, friends and even your church.

There is always hope when there is love.

This is one of my favorite praise songs from Casting Crowns, named Praise You in This Storm. I need some prayer right now. I have a cold which is causing me to be congested and to cough. I also am on immune suppressant drugs. So besides feeling awful, I’m in a waiting period right now…hoping that I don’t get sicker. Please pray.

I was hoping to embed it but it wont work so here’s the link:

Praise You in This Storm

Dr. D. James Kennedy died today in his sleep. He was 76 and was the retired Pastor of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church. He had suffered a heart attack in December of 2006 and was still having health issues from it. He had just retired two weeks ago.

Many may know him from his television and radio broadcasts. The Coral Ridge Hour was on tv for many years. His sermons were often about how the Bible and our world today coincide.

I know without a doubt that Dr. Kennedy is home with Jesus. He has served Him well. My prayers are with Dr. Kennedy’s wife, family, friends and the members of his congregation.