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Prayer for the Deems

Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2012 2:45 pm
by Rich
As most of you know, my wife, Carole, has had a brain tumor for some time. Back in 1996 at the initial diagnosis, she had prayed that God would allow her to raise our three sons, Matthew, Andrew, and Mark. God has granted that request, since the youngest, Mark, is now 16 year old. However, Carole's time on earth is probably going to be pretty limited, since her condition has deteriorated significantly recently and the doctors don't think that continued treatment will be beneficial. So, Carole is receiving hospice care at home. Most of the difficult aspects of dealing with the insurance company, arranging care while I am at work and adjusting to a different lifestyle have already been worked out. However, Carole's parents are getting old (86 and 91) and are distressed. They are both Christians, but it is still difficult watching your only daughter die. I don't have a sense of what my sons are feeling. For them, mom has always had a brain tumor and I don't think the reality of the situation has sunk in. I had taken some time off work initially, but I am back at my job. I am going to be taking some time off from the website and emails to a large degree, since the demands of home life are consuming all my time. I still have some commuting time to work on godandscience when I am not driving the vanpool. I appreciate all your support and prayers from me and my family.

Re: Prayer for the Deems

Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2012 3:08 pm
by Danieltwotwenty
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Re: Prayer for the Deems

Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2012 3:11 pm
by BavarianWheels
May His love be felt and His grace be known.

Re: Prayer for the Deems

Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2012 3:20 pm
by Canuckster1127
Ouch. Definitely praying Rich. Really sad to know the challenges you're facing but also rejoicing that God gave her a desire of her hearth in the midst of it.

Re: Prayer for the Deems

Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2012 3:31 pm
by August
Rich, your family is in our prayers. We know God will grant you peace and strength in this difficult time. He is at His strongest when we are at our weakest.

Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help from our side here.

Re: Prayer for the Deems

Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2012 3:41 pm
by Silvertusk
My prayers are with you and your family Rich.

Re: Prayer for the Deems

Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2012 4:30 pm
by RickD
Wow, Rich. I don't know what to say. I'll be praying for your family.

Re: Prayer for the Deems

Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2012 4:45 pm
by narnia4
I'll pray for you and your family.

Re: Prayer for the Deems

Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2012 6:16 pm
by wrain62
Rich wrote:As most of you know, my wife, Carole, has had a brain tumor for some time. Back in 1996 at the initial diagnosis, she had prayed that God would allow her to raise our three sons, Matthew, Andrew, and Mark.
I am Matthew. My younger brother is Mark. My older brother is Andrés. This is strangely similar.

Re: Prayer for the Deems

Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2012 9:47 pm
by B. W.
in our prayers!
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Re: Prayer for the Deems

Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2012 4:56 am
by Byblos
All of you will be in our thoughts and prayers Rich. May the Good Lord watch over you all and may His will be done. y[-o<

Re: Prayer for the Deems

Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2012 9:10 am
by jlay
Ephesians 3:14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21

Re: Prayer for the Deems

Posted: Sun Apr 15, 2012 5:53 pm
by StMonicaGuideMe
Praying for you and your family! May God's will be done in all things and I pray he comforts through you whatever that will be.