“…this is beyond our explanation!” 12-9-20

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Do you believe in the power of prayer? Todays’ oncology visit with our doctor is a testimony to this. I was scheduled for chemotherapy today, but my platelets were too low to receive treatment. Even though there have been several times when I have not been able to receive treatment it seems like I have a tailormade treatment that is working just for me. The amount of chemotherapy that I am receiving – – which is controlling the cancer – – is a very small and reduced amount. So even when I do receive treatment what my body responds to is much less than the standard dose.

What is amazing is that one of my prayers to the Lord since I began treatment is that He would lead and guide me and the doctors through this very complex maze of cancer treatment. We can see the hand of God in all the twists and turns and today when addressing my response to this treatment the doctor leaned toward me and said twice, “the way you are responding to this treatment is beyond our explanation!” We all verbally agreed that God is at work.

A BIG thank you to everyone who is praying for me. I am reading a book on prayer and the author states that, “the winning quality to prayer is persistence.”

Thank you for all your persistent prayers lifted up on my behalf. God hears and God moves.

“Trust me in your times of trouble and I will rescue you, and you will give me glory.” Psalm 50:15

Once again, we are encouraged in the Lord. Celebrate with us and keep on praying!

Blessings of Comfort and Joy,

Debbie (and Patrick too)

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40 thoughts on ““…this is beyond our explanation!” 12-9-20”

  1. Hallelujah my sista!!! We pray every day for your healing!! And will continue to until you are healed!! Garth and I love you both!
    Your friend & sister, Denise

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  3. What a beautiful and uplifting report! Thank you for sharing! Thanks and praise be to our Father who is so full of love and mercy!
    Much love, E and M

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    1. Thank you friends. God is full of surprises. He knows when we need a lift of encouragement to keep moving forward in faith. Thank you for your friendship, encouragement and prayers. Looking forward to 2021 when the borders might reopen so we can have a real visit!

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    1. I know my friend. The book on prayer was a very timely (God timely) gift. It has so impacted my life. Thank you for your prayers and friendship and encouragement on this journey.
      Love to you and John and blessings for a wonderful Christmas celebration.

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  5. Dear Debbie & Patrick
    This is such a joy to hear about! So many times I think of “The things that are impossible with men are possible with God!” How wonderful to have a Doctor that sees that too! What a special gift of love for your whole family, tied in a Bow for your Christmas celebration!

    Sending our love, and excitement,
    Jim & Becky

    PS…I have recovered from my knee injury and Jim is happy that I am back in the kitchen! The neat thing is he is more quick to help me when needed! 🙂

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  10. Thank you, Debbie. God is doing amazing things through you. It is encouraging to those of us who are praying for you. I will share your note with our Calvary Baptist Church Women’s Missionary Fellowship. And of course, we will continue to pray for you. Gail Thompson

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    1. Thank you Gail for being my representative there at Calvary. The prayers of the saints availeth much! I am learning so much about
      prayer through this journey. So much more to learn. Thank you to all the ladies at Calvary. I know that God hears every prayer and is moved by the prayers.
      Love,
      Debbie

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  12. Praise the Lord!! And how wonderful that the doctor acknowledged his amazement.
    Janice Brazeau
    Action International

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  13. Sweet sauce! Thank you Jesus. May the world see that You alone are the LORD.

    On Wed, Dec 9, 2020 at 7:40 PM Debbie O’Connor’s Journey wrote:

    > Debbie O’Connor posted: ” Do you believe in the power of prayer? Todays’ > oncology visit our doctor is a testimony to this. I was scheduled for > chemotherapy today, but my platelets were too low to receive treatment. > Even though there have been several times when I have not been ab” >

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    1. Thanks David,
      Your book was a great blessing in my life. Not an easy read always as I was not ready to let go. But the more I release the more I see God. Thank you for challenging me! Blessings to you brother and I have the verse you gave me Romans 16:19-20 right here on the wall above my desk in BIG print. Thank you!
      Blessings to you and your family this Christmas.

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  14. Dear Debbie,
    Am so glad to hear what the Lord is doing and that the doctors are seeing God’s power at work. Praying for Salvation for the medical staff and for the Lord to continue to guide you, direct you and continue to give strength in him. Lobe you
    Yanira

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  16. Dear Debbie,
    Hemmed in, with His gentle Hand upon us, so safe with our Father. I rejoice in this answer to prayer, in the Lord who sustains life (Psalm 54:4). I rejoice in the encouragement received to everyone who reads your posts, so filled with who Jesus is….hope, joy, peace, love. May He fill you and your family with a joyful, restful, worshipful Christmas. Praying for the treasure that He is, to be so evidently shining through His fragile jars of clay, wherever He sends us. Grateful for your doctor to be experiencing this! I have you on my prayer wall, praying Luke 18 style! In HIs Love, Lisa Engelman

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  17. Our God is so good! He truly cares what is happening in our lives! May he continue to fill you with faith, love, compassion, and blessings, to both you and Patrick!

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  18. Debbie, What a wonderful bit of news – just in time for sharing with the Christmas wishes! Isn’t it wonderful to know that the King of Kings has your back!

    May this be a wonderful and blessed Holiday season for you and yours!

    Jesus loves us, one and all!

    Charles

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  19. Hi, Debbie, what a testimony you are to us as you are asking how to pray for us when you are on a journey that many would consider their sole focus. You are in our prayers and in the prayers of many at Grace Baptist as you are so loved and admired. You have given so much encouragement and light to us and others. Your feet are beautiful!!!! God bless your testimony of faith with doctor and all who observe, and give you peace and strength.

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    1. Thank you Mary, I never thought about that. I just know we are so blessed to be covered with prayer and praying for others helps us to refocus on something more interesting! I am still enjoying your beautiful flowers. I think flowers are my love language!! Love to you,
      Debbie

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