“But as for me, it is good to be near God. I have made the sovereign Lord my refuge. I will tell of all your deeds.” Psalm 73:28
These past ten days have been full: visits to the GI specialist, bloodwork, an abdominal ultrasound, an abdominal CT scan and an endoscopy for a Pancreas biopsy. The conclusion is that there is a new mass on my pancreas (which the doctors hope is mere pancreatitis), so we are awaiting the biopsy pathology.
Since the biopsy results are not yet available my planned “Lutathera” treatment for June 8, 9 + 10 has been postponed a few days and may be altered. I will update as soon as we know our next steps.
Thanks for praying the verses I shared in my last blog update. Spiritual warfare prayers from Ephesians 6 are greatly appreciated as well. I just want to have my spirit, heart and soul focused on the Lord.
Praise: my platelet count is continuing to slowly increase!
Prayer:
- For my pancreatic enzyme levels to come down to a normal range.
- For God’s will regarding the pancreas biopsy.
- For my platelet count to be high enough for ongoing treatment, Lord willing.
- For my energy level.
- For my spiritual protection as we wait.
- For Patrick’s and my relationship. Going through this journey puts a lot of stress on our marriage. We want to respect and love each other well.
We love you all so much and are so grateful for your support, encouragement and prayers. We are so blessed to have family and friends who are so attentive to us and loving us well.
Grace, peace and love to you,
Debbie (and Patrick, too)
Debbie O'Connor's Journey 
Dear Debbie,
Thank you for keeping us posted and updated.
We will be praying for the results of your pancreas and for God’s miracle.
We will be praying for Mr. Patrick and the girls. That God fullfill your hearts with strength, love and peace during this journey.
Definitely God is in control and we wait on Him.
God bless you!
With love,
Jenny Guillen
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Thank you for the update! So thankful your platelet count is increasing. Continuing to pray for good results on the pancreas biopsy and wisdom on when and how to move forward on your next treatment. Love you!
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We continue praying for you regularly. I’m asking the Lord to give you peace and also to guide you. When I face uncertain situations, I find great comfort in remembering that the Lord is eternal. Since He is the one who was, who is, and who is to come, I know He is in the future as well in as the present and the past. So I picture Him welcoming me into the future He has prepared for me. I pray that truth encourages you as it has encouraged me. In Christ, Dwight Bales
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Praying for you dear, dear friend! And we are lifting you up in the Teen Missions Prayer Closet every hour of our workday. Love you!
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Thank you Beth. The Lord is faithful and hear every prayer.
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Thank you, Debbie, for this update. Tom and I have been sitting outside and I told him that I needed to come in the house and sent you a note to see how your doctors appointment went and your time in Leavenworth with the girls. So thank you very much for the update. We will be praying for everything that you requested along w Ephesians 6 and the others previously requested. Our love and prayers are covering you. ❤️🙏🏻
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Thank you, Warrior! You are such an encouragement! I don’t think well when I am in pain but you are able to continue giving God glory through this process. Amazing. Stand tough with Jesus.
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Thanks Joan, praising God that he carries me through.
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Love you! May He give you His strength through this journey.
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Thank you friend!
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You have been on my heart. Glad to read your post and to know what is going on. Will continue to pray.
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Thanks to you all for your prayers. I am feeling much better daily . Praise to God!
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Hallo Dear Debbie,Thanks for your up-date. I can assure you that we are praying for you for courage and peace to reign in your heart. And may the good Lord lay His healing and comforting hands on you!I have a good friend here in Aruba who is battling cancer in her colon for a year now! She wants me to go with her every time she has to see the oncologist.Wishing you all the best for you and your family.Much love from John and Edith.Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone.
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Thank you so much for your love and prayers. I will pray for your friend.
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Dear Debbie & Patrick, I am praying that you will be able to have your treatment yet this week or ASAP. It seemed like you are still in the hospital from what Patrick posted on FB. So I pray they’re taking good care of you and you’ve been able to rest as comfortably as possible. I pray for him as I assume he’s still not able to be with you in the hospital, but he is in heart and spirit. I’m praying with you on your prayer points and trusting in God’s answers. It’s a good photo of you & your girls, who love you so much! They look like twins! Gary & I drive up to CdA, Idaho, tomorrow, to help our kids finish packing, load the U-Haul, and we all drive back to Lebanon next Wed. They sign papers on their new home here Thursday morning! We praise God for all He has worked out, and for being with us all in this next week. Gary is glad for a week off from his Safeway work. But thankful for God using him there. We love you both and send our hugs, with prayers!! Love, Vicky for us
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Thanks Vicky. I do get to go home each night after treatment so that is a nice break and the traffic has not been as bad as normal so a hidden blessing. The girls often get asked if they are twins. How exciting that you have your kids moving close by. Thanks for all your support and encouragement!
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