Saturday, June 02, 2007

PLEASE pray for Joshua

well i wish this post was going to be a happy one, considering my last post. but i just got difficult news from my cousin who just left Egleston Children's Hospital in Atlanta where my 14 year old (2nd) cousin (i said nephew by mistake in my last post) got transferred. They confirmed that he has a brain tumor and discovered that it is inoperable. the tumor has attached itself so closely to the brain that the risks are too severe to operate on it. the only thing to do is chemo and radiation. things look dim. they mentioned that he might have a year to live. just having to type this makes me cry. joshua is such a sweet boy. he is the middle child of three. he loves hunting and fishing. and he is fearful. he is shocked. and he needs lots of prayer. his father, Gino (my 1st cousin) is a pastor. in fact, he married rusty and i 9 years ago. they are a family with strong faith. they have sisters and brothers in Christ who are rallying around them through this news. and so...i ask you...as my brothers and sisters...please pray for joshua. we believe that God can heal him if He desires. pray for joshua that he would fight and not give up. pray that he would cast his fear on Him. pray for Gino and Diedere (his parents) and Caleb and Victoria (his siblings) as they stand by Josh. if you have a minute...please ask Him to be merciful and to bring healing for Josh. thank you my friends.

7 comments:

Dani said...

Praying now!

katie said...

this is horrible! i'm so sorry... and i will pray!
love.

Renee said...

keri, i hope you'll keep us posted on your nephew. that has to be very difficult to go through.

Brea said...

I will pray for Joshua and his family.

Lisa said...

praying that all this touches will know the Lord's peace and love...

Anonymous said...

man, this is so sad. I will be praying for you, and your cousin.

Come visit us soon!

I love you tons and tons
-AE

Robyn said...

Lots of prayers coming his way.

 
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