Hey DawgVent Family,
My family is in need of prayers. We found out this week that my MIL has Stage 3 Pancreatic Cancer. She is the most kindhearted, upbeat, and genuine person I've ever met. Being that, she is not letting anyone know until she starts chemo after Christmas as to "not put a damper on anyone's holiday season."
She beat breast cancer 4 years ago, and as she prepares for another fight, I wanted to ask for some help from our Prayer Warriors on this board. I truly believe in the power of prayer, and with Dawg Nation rallying behind her, I know that a miracle will happen for her.
I would love to print this thread out for her to show her that she is not alone in this fight and that she has so many people praying for her health. If you wouldn't mind leaving her a little comment, I know that it would mean the world to her.
God bless and Go Dawgs!!
Edit 9/21:
Just wanted to give all you amazing prayer warriors an update:
It's been a long journey since I made this post. Many ups and downs, lots of prayer. My MIL had surgery this morning and they were able to completely remove the tumor. God is truly great. Thank you all for your prayers, kind words, and positive vibes. We are so grateful!!
Edit 4/3/24:
Dawgvent prayer warriors,
I come to you all with a heavy heart. Today my MIL, Joan Watkins Church of Monroe, GA departed this life. She passed with her loved ones by her side in her home. We found out in December of 2023 that although the tumor was successfully removed from her pancreas, the cancer had spread to her abdomen and she was given months. This was a woman of steadfast and inspirational faith in the face of not one, not two, but 3 cancer diagnoses. She was filled with joy and praise until her very last breath. Towards the very end all she could say was "I love you," which is just so fitting. We know that this is all in God's plan and that her faithfulness to the end has been an inspiration in how to live for Christ even in the bad times.
I ask you to lift her, our family, and all the people she touched in prayer as a light in our life has gone out.
Call the ones you care about and tell them you love them. If you're lucky enough, wrap them up in a hug. You can never tell them enough.