Mike is still hanging on. No changes, and the family is still praying for a miracle. He is in a lot of pain, and while we don't know the reason God is allowing this, he is in control, and knows the big picture for Mike. Our pastors wife was there yesterday, and she said God is big enough to perform this miracle, so we must still believe, continue to pray and know that only God knows what is best.
Update on Mike 2-23:
As of yeseterday afternoon, Mike was still the same, with no major change. His son arrived from TX with his family, including the new baby, and has had a chance to visit with his Dad. That in itself was nice to hear. I will update this as I hear of any changes. Thanks again for your prayers for Mike & Debbie, as well as their family.
Our friend Mike has been battling cancer for awhile now. Recently, things have gone downhill, and he has not responded to Chemotherapy, and was unable to have radiation because of pneumonia. He was sent home last Wednesday with Hospice.
On Saturday (Feb 21), his family decided to have a bbq celebrating his life, and for a chance to say good-bye. On top of it, his daughter was being baptised at 6pm. We arrived around 5pm to find that he was not doing well. He was going a VERY long time between breaths and we were sure the end was very close. Our pastor was there and he prayed with him, as did his wife. Bill & I said our good-byes, and then headed outside. There were many people there, sharing stories, and told us how they had Mike outside earlier in the day, and took some photos with his baseball cap on. It was so sad to see Mike that way, but again, what a blessing to have the time to say good-bye. We went back inside before leaving and Mike was breathing easier, and some of the house had cleared out from the visitors. We said goodbye, gave his wife Debbie a big hug, and prayed for the best.
Fast forward to Sunday morning in church. Pastor's wife Sherry shared this story with us: This is the way I remembered it...so I may not have it word for word...but you'll get the idea.....God is working!
After everyone left on Saturday night, Mike started quoting scripture to one of his family members who is an elder in another church. Mike told this man that since he had been anointed by God, Mike wanted him to anoint him with oil, and pray for a miracle. (Mind you, Mike has not been able to speak much these last few weeks do to cancer..so this in itself is a miracle). SO...last night, they did just that. Anointed Mike with oil, and prayed for a miracle. Amazingly enough, Mike slept ALL night peacefully, something I understand he has not done in awhile. This morning, he awoke, and was again quoting scripture. He refused his morphine (which he could not do without every 15 minutes yesterday) and said he was sure that God was preforming a miracle, and that he did not need it. We would have not been surprised if he came to church today...just because of the way God was moving.
I have not had any news today, so am assuming that no news is good news. I pray that God does work a miracle in him...and that he is restored to health and we can share this story to give God the glory! Keep Mike & Debbie in prayer...only God can perform a miracle!
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