“He reached down from on high and took hold of me, He drew me out of deep water.” Psalms 18:16
Here is my deep water: I have two pancreatic enzymes (amylase and lipase) with abnormally high numbers. I had an appointment today with a GI Specialist to investigate. For this pancreas-related issue, I will have more blood work, an ultrasound and a future endoscopy in June. If the carcinoid has spread to my pancreas then the current treatment which I am receiving will deal with this new activity. If the pancreatic activity is a different type of cancer, then another treatment will have to be considered. Please pray for God’s best.
As a response to treatment I have a very low platelet count. Please pray for:
- Please pray for higher platelet production.
- Praise: Besides these three levels, the rest of my blood work has come back within the normal ranges.
- Prayer date: June 8, 9, and 10thare the dates of my next scheduled “Lutathera” treatment. Please pray for God’s timing and best for me.
There are some who have shared that they have prayed through the Scriptures that I shared a few weeks ago. Thank you for sending to me some of the Scriptures the Lord put on your heart for me. These gifts were like treasured presents under a Christmas tree that I get to open and reflect over for a number of days. Some have become part of my memory verse collection. Here are a few more new verses for those who would enjoy praying these verses for me:
- Daniel 10:12, Isaiah 53:4-5, Zephaniah 3:17, Philippians 4:13 (Amplified version), Psalm 18:1-3.
- Also, II Corinthians 6:18, Jeremiah 17:14, Philippians 4:4-9, 1 Timothy 6:6, Genesis 15:1, Psalm 94:18, II Kings 19:14.
Grace and Peace,
Debbie (and Patrick, too)

Dear Debbie,I will continue to pray for you for healing. When I pray for you, I will often pray the listed Scripture verses over you. ” Abba Father, we praise and thank you for hearing us. We pray that You will heal Your daughter Debbie and she will be healed; save her and she will be saved, for You are the one we praise.” (Jer 17:14)Love,Young-AeSent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE Device
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Amen Young Ae, you are always a blessing and encourager.
Thank you!
Love,
Debbie
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Debbie, My heart aches with you, your complete trust is such a testimony to others. Praying steadfast prayers for you. Jeremiah 29:11
On Fri, May 29, 2020 at 5:53 PM Debbie O’Connor’s Journey wrote:
> Debbie O’Connor posted: ” “He reached down from on high and took hold of > me, He drew me out of deep water.” Psalms 18:16 Here is my deep water: I > have two pancreatic enzymes (amylase and lipase) with abnormally high > numbers. I had an appointment today with a GI Specialist to i” >
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Thanks Harlene, I know you too have had a long health journey so I am sure you relate to some of what I am going through.
Blessings to you,
Debbie
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Thanks so much for sending these blogs out with updates so we know how you are and how to pray more specifically. Your faith is encouraging!!!
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Thank you Millie. The blog seems to be working as far as keeping people up to date on what is happening. Thank you for your prayers and for your encouragement to me!
Love and Blessings,
Debbie
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What a lovely photo of you three beautiful ladies! We continue to pray for you Debbie and your family, for continued strength, peace and comfort during this tough time!
God is faithful and steadfast in his love!
Ps 117:2
M and E
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Thanks Marianne. Your prayers are appreciated and the reminder of God’s faithfulness and love a blessing as well.
Thank you for your friendship.
Love,
Debbie
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Love you!
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction so that we will be able to comfort those who are in any affliction with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. For just as the sufferings of Christ are ours in abundance, so also our comfort is abundant through Christ.
2 Corinthians 1:2-5 NASB
https://bible.com/bible/100/2co.1.2-5.NASB
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Thanks for the verses Bridget much appreciated as this is my life line.
Love,
Debbie
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Today week I sent out a video devotional on Psalm 34. I think it will encourage you. https://hub.cclb.org/daily-devotional/05-30-2020 Praying for you and your dear family. Pastor Jerry
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Thank you so much pastor Jerry. This is perfect timing as I am working through the Psalms again and today ended up with Psalm 33! I will enjoy your devotional.
Your prayers for us are a great blessing. Thank YOU! Greetings to Sue .
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Debbie, thanks for this update. I know it isn’t the news you, Patrick and any of us wanted to hear but God is the God of deep waters. He has proven Himself to you in the past and He will continue to prove Himself to you over again. I will look up the scriptures you gave us and will pray through them with you. God’s Word is so uplifting and encouraging. These updates really do help us know how to pray specifically for you. Re:our previous conversation – just let us know when and if y’all would like to get together sometime. We certainly would come to your house. It would be so wonderful to see you and Patrick.
Love you both,
Carolyn
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Thanks Carolyn,
Thanks for praying these scriptures with me. I will be in touch about a possible visit once I start to feel a bit more stable (Lord willing)
Love you and Tom,
Debbie
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Hello Debbie,
Have faith that the Lord our God is always near, for even through the trials and tribulations of life, we never walk alone, Isaias 41:10
You are in our prayers and in our hearts. Mom, dad, and Kenia send their greetings and blessings.
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Hi, Debbie — I am praying God will continually strengthen you in your inner being out of His glorious riches in Christ, so you can do everything He calls you to do (Ephesians 3:16; Philippians 4:13). You and Patrick are on our minds and hearts often. — Dwight
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Your’re much in my thoughts and prayers today as you have your treatment these next three days. And praying for your husband and girls. So thankful you know the “Father of mercies and the God of all comfort” who will sustain and help you and your family. His “compassions fail not, they are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness”.
With love and prayers,
Saundra Lee
Sent from my iPhone
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Love over and around you dearest Debbie. Many prayers coming your way.
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