The Lord is good to those whose hope is in Him, to the one who seeks Him; it is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord. Lamentations 3:25-26
Thanks so much for journeying with me these months in prayer, friendship, encouragement and love. This cancer journey has not been easy and has come with lots of ups and downs. Also with a lot of emotional stress, but God has remained my strong and steady anchor of life. Heb 6:19: “We have this hope as an anchor for the soul – – firm and secure.”
I have seen that God has been the one daily who makes that which does not really matter fade away. And He makes that which should matter flash like bright neon signs for me to see. He guides Patrick and me to choose what becomes obvious — bringing balance, wisdom and peace.
From last month’s cancer scan our Oncology team from Seattle Cancer Care Alliance has recommend a ‘targeted therapy’ called radio-immunotherapy “Lutathera (Lu 177)” treatment. This is a new approach (since 2015) which essentially allows the medicine (taken through injection once every eight weeks for 8 months) to ‘target’ the cancer lesions, but to not effect other areas of my body.
I will start radio-immunotherapy this next Monday April 13th (lab and prep day) and Tuesday April 14th (actual treatment day). I will get a total of four treatments over the next eight months. Please pray for healing, peace, wisdom. Also, for no side effects — and even joy during this portion of the journey. Please pray specifically for Patrick, my primary care giver (de excellence!), that he too would be filled with God’s peace and hope. He has been very patient and supportive and has even improved in some of his cooking skills!
I will be updating you through this blog [ http://www.thedebbiesjourney.travel.blog/ ] over the next few months. I am optimistic and filled with hope, which only the Lord can give. If you would like to send a note to me I would love to hear from you. You can leave a comment below or email me at debbie.oconnor@e3partners.org
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Love and blessings to you,
Debbie
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Love you! Praying for God’s peace and joy.
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Debbie, my dear beautiful friend and sister in the Lord, Garth and I pray for you and Patrick daily, We pray for healing for you and will continue to do so.Thank you so much for sharing your journey with us. Thank you for always being such an inspiration in my life and mentoring me these past 7? Or so years, my goodness has it been that long! May the Lord bless you and heal you. I love you…… your friend & sister Denise
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Hi Debbie, I am very happy you have started this blog. It will be both helpful for us and for you. I look forward to journeying with you on this journey. I pray for you often and love you much!
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Hi Debbie! This is wonderful that you have this blog. We are looking forward to your updates and will continue to pray daily for Gods peace, and healing, for patience and for joy! He will carry you. You have an amazing inner strength and courage and you are a fighter! Yay! for Patrick and his cooking skills! 👍 Stay strong, Patrick! You are also in our prayers as are your daughters! Much love, E and M
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Susanna and I pray for you often Debbie. Sometimes several times a day. We are trusting the Lord’s loving kindness with you.
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I’m so blessed to have you as my sister!!! I will definitely be walking along side you as you begin this new journey of treatments. Praying for great results and that you’ll experience no side effects. Also praying for God’s peace and hope to fill you, Patrick, Sarah and Kathryn. Thanks for sharing that beautiful verse from Hebrews! Love you lots!❤️
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This is so good to hear Debbie. Eric and I will continue to pray for healing during this new treatment. For effectiveness and tolerance. And for Patrick and the girls as they walk along side you. Thinking of you with love, Jeanie
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Praying with and for you!
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Thinking of you and praying for you dear friend. 💞
Genesis 28:15
“I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go.”
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Thank you for the updates. In whatever way I can, I want to walk through this with you. On my knees before the Father – you and Patrick and Family are in my prayers daily. Much love, Kathy Foster
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Thank you Kathy. That is a very committed place to be. Yesterday was very hard. Firstly in terms of energy but even more in terms of darkness, heaviness. When I woke from a few hours of sleep through out the night I could feel the Lord restoring my soul and refreshing my spirit. Little by little, step by step. By the time I woke in the morning I already felt so much better than the night before. I believe in the prayers of the saints . Thanks for battling. Love you my friend.
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Dearest Debbie,
I’m glad you have started this blog so we can journey with you and Patrick and the girls wherever we are in the world. It will allow all of your sisters and brothers in Christ to know how to pray for you daily and the progress and steps of the journey as you go. Gary and I are praying the scriptures you have given for you as well. We love you and your family so deeply. Be strong and of good courage.
Love, Barbara White
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Thanks Barbara and Gary. Your love, prayers and friendship are greatly appreciated. So glad we got to take that trip together Barbara.
Love to you two,
Debbie
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