Good morning! I wanted to share our prayer needs for this week. Friday is my next treatment as well as appointments with my medical oncologist and surgical oncologist. There are different schools of thought regarding surgery, so we are interested to see what Dr. Gimbel will have to say regarding my case. He specializes in melanoma at MD Anderson and seems to be an expert in the field. If I don’t have to have surgery, I don’t want surgery, so we are praying for wisdom and discernment for our surgeon and for us that we would have peace about this decision.
But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him.
James 1:5
We trust that God will lead us as we seek Him and His wisdom.
I also have a brain scan next Tuesday, so we are praying that the melanoma has not metastasized there. I continue to pray for each of my organs that God would protect them from the side effects of immunotherapy.
My mom will be driving from Pinetop on Thursday to help with the girls over the weekend, so we are praying for her safe travels.
Also, I would be remiss to share this update without an overwhelming amount of praise and thankfulness for all that God has provided for us. We have been showered with meals, help with the girls, homeschooling help, general offers for help, visits from friends, financial help, and even a generous provision of a cleaning service. The generosity of the community with which God has surrounded us has been overwhelming. We continue to be in awe of the love of God that is being poured out through the people around us.
The girls are in their third week of homeschool. I have been well enough to continue with our regular routine – thank God! Josh is going strong with his job, working from home. He is a pillar of strength for all of us in the midst of the uncertainty and roller coaster of emotions.
I am very serious when I ask how I can be praying for you (even though I’m not sure who all reads these updates). It would be my privilege to pray for you, as well.
Tori you are an absolutely amazing woman of God… as I read your post’s I can feel myself growing in my faith from your words. In the midst of your trials you inspire me to reach deeper and believe more… Thank you! My prayers are with you and your family for wisdom, grace, guidance, strength, and the healing hand of Jesus on your body. God bless and guide you in all things and on all paths. Amen
Tory,
Thank you for the update! We are continuing to pray for you, Josh, and the kids. It helps to have specifics. We know that God has you all in His hands. We first pray for healing that will amaze the doctors and glorify God! We also pray that you will have wisdom and clear discernment as decisions need to be made. And we pray that God will surround you all with His love, so that there is no doubt, but that he is right there with you each moment of each day!
Love you,
Aunt Vicki
Found my way to this site. You amaze and inspire me, Tori. You are strong and solid in your faith and that strength spills over to your family and friends. I love you much.
Suz
I’m so happy that you’re keeping your spirits high. When I had my thyroid cancer, I was in a dark place but was so fortunate to be around people who care, just like you are. I hope everything continues to go in a good path.
Thanks for taking the time to update us Tory. We continue to pray for you and your family. And since you asked, please pray for a nephew, Steve. He is battling lymphoma. He is leaning on the Lord as well. Love you dear Tory!
Tory! I pray for wisdom for your family. I DO read your posts and I am encouraged by them. I pray for wisdom too! And tenacity to pray continuously….❤️
Thank you for the update! I will be praying!
Praying for strength and wisdom for these choices ahead, strength and safety for your mom,wisdom for your physicians, continued strength, love,optimism and laughter for you, Josh and your precious girls. Much love to you all.
Tory…I am so sorry to hear this…you and your beautiful family are in my thoughts..love to you…xo