Cancer

[Jedidiah]

I have been diagnosed with incurable colon cancer. I am not especially happy about this, but it is not a great calamity in my life. I am 76 years old and my life has given me an amazing array of gifts. I have been given a truly wonderful wife, two great kids, and a bunch of grand kids who are truly grand. I wish I had been a better husband, a better father, and a better grand father. I regret all the areas that I fell short in, but I never fell short of loving my wife, my children or my grandchildren. I wish I could have my great grandchildren in my life, but my children, and grandchildren, will have to enjoy that, it is their turn.

Most of all I have come to know the Lord Jesus Christ. This last is the very best that I could ever have wished for. Being a child of the Almighty God is a great, even a wonderful thing. I would wish for that joy to all of my loved ones, friends, and even acquaintances. I welcome your prayers as you see fit, but my prayer is for the will of God in my life as He knows best.

[Cerebrum123]

ing for you and your family.

[Christianbookworm]

[DesertBerean]

I will pray for you and yours.

[One Bad Pig]

Glory to God in all things.

[mossrose]

We love you, GJ, and we know that you are in God's hands. We know that He will work His will in your life, and that He is guiding each step that you take.

I pray for strength and peace for you and your family in the coming days.

[TheWall]

I am happy i got to know you.

[Jedidiah]

Thank you, brothers and sisters.

[The Melody Maker]

Will try to remember to keep you in my prayers as I think to.

[rogue06]

ing for you and your family.

[Magenta]

Praying for you and your family. May the Lord's peace be upon you and your family.


The Lord bless thee, and keep thee:
The Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee:
The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.
Numbers 6:24-26

[Raphael]

Jed, you and your family are in our prayers.

[Sparko]

Jed I am praying for you and your family.

What are the doctors going to do? Any treatment or surgery at all?


Just remember you are loved by friends all over the world!

[Jedidiah]

Tomorrow I will see the Oncologtist's PA. Then in the next few days (presumably) I will get a port put in and then on the second will begin chemo. That is all I know now.

I know about the love and prayers of friends the world over, most of whom I have not yet met in "real life." I am more than grateful for you all (or is that all, you all?)

I am at peace with where I am, I can trust my Lord with this. I do know that it is harder on the "innocent bystanders" than on myself. Since we are all believers I am confident that my family is being taken care of. I can also trust my Lord with the care of my family after I am gone from here. That is a powerful comfort.

[Darth Executor]