“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 6:33
I have had a rough week. Our Savior’s words remind me what the world offers: troubles, brokenness, sickness, suffering. But I praise God because my encouragement is that earth is just my temporary home and my suffering is just a temporary condition, as Christ the Messiah has overcome this world. Hallellujah!
I had my Lutathera treatment on June 9th. The medication stays in my body for 32 days. The first couple weeks went so well. When I went for my follow-up visit my oncologist, Doctor Martins, was pleased with my progress. Then three days later it hit. Mostly gastric discomfort, fatigue, body aches, body flushing, and a sore left hip. Praise God for hot baths which seems to be what my body responds to for some relief.
I am starting to feel better today on day 31 of Lutathera. My prayer is that each day I will feel steadily better and better. A praise is that I am off of morphine and my stomach pain did not come back! My next scheduled treatment is for August 3rd, 4th and 5th. With the 4th being the actual Lutathera infusion.
Prayer Requests:
· For my body to recuperate in the next few weeks so that I will be ready for my August Lutathera treatment.
· For my appetite. I have lost a lot of weight and keep on losing. I am trying very hard to eat, even though I feel nauseous and full. Pray that I can eat enough to maintain my weight or even gain a few pounds.
· That God would allow the Lutathera to do what it was created to do: destroy the cancer cells.
· For Patrick and I as we have a little get away this weekend. For safety, protection and endurance as we travel.
Resting in His peace,
Debbie (and Patrick too!)
Debbie O'Connor's Journey 
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I just prayed for you Debbie! “Jesus, please give your precious daughter Debbie great rest in body and soul! Let her hear you singing over her softly and tenderly. Grant her pain free sleep”!
The LORD your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing.”~Zephaniah 3:17
With love…Steve and Debbie McCracken
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Thank you, Debbie, for your faithfulness in keeping us updated on your treatment journey. I appreciate that you make your prayer requests specific. I will continue to pray for you and for Patrick. I praise God that you are able to see some signs of progress. Thankful that you were able to get off the morphine and not have the pain return. Love to you both, Karen Johnson
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It is always good to hear from you. Hope you have a wonderful weekend together. Will continue to pray for you and your family.
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I’m praying that you and Patrick have a good time away this weekend. May God refresh you both!
In Christ’s love,
Dwight Bales
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Hello my dear friend Debbie. Thank you for keeping us updated. We will be praying for all your prayer requests. We pray this treatment do what is supposed to do in your body and for your appetite. Enjoy your weekend with brother Patrick. Say hello to the girls. Mom and Kenia say hello too.
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Thanks, Debbie, for the update. I have been praying for you since I hadn’t heard anything. I hope you and Patrick have a GREAT getaway! Throw a cup of Epsom salts in your bath water!
It’s always a jolt to me to realize that God allows awful things to happen to us. But He is good and I must trust Him to do what is best for me. Sure is hard! You are my hero! – Joan Schutter
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Debbie, my intent this morning was to get up and write you a note and check in on you. Once again the Lord put you on my mind the very day that you write with your report. I’m sorry to hear that you’ve had a terrible week. I’m thankful for hot baths though that give you some relief. I will be praying for your appetite, that God would increase it and that you could gain weight. Yes you have lost a terminus amount of weight and you don’t need to lose anymore. I also will be praying that you and Patrick will have a relaxing, restful and enjoyable weekend together. I love you very much dear friend! ❤️🙏🏻
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We’re praying for you Debbie (and Patrick).
Hope your July is just glorious.
“For we know that if this tent that is our earthly home is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not built by human hands, eternally in heaven.” 2 Corinthians 5:1
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Will pray with my whole heart and believing. Much love coming your way. Rosie Girl
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Hi dear Debbie & Patrick, and I can’t write much but have wanted you to know we have been & continue to PRAY with you & for you both and your girls, and your Doctors!!! Hope you had a good getaway weekend and especially hope you are feeling a lot better this week!!! We LOVE YOU BOTH and value you SO much!!! Though we are So sorry for this very hard journey! Sending many Hugs & prayers up to you!! Much Love, Vicky & Gary And will write more soon!
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