Wednesday, November 02, 2005

As of Today....

After meeting with top physicians at both Cedar Sinai hospital and the UCLA liver Center a course of action has been established. Val must begin aggressive chemotherapy treatment next week. Although she must still decide what facility (Cedar or UCLA) to proceed with her treatment, it is clear that this cancer must be contained. The doctors say that Val's tumors must shrink at least by 25% so that a resection surgery will be possible. We have very specific prayer requests for Val at this time.

- doctors can prescribe the MOST effective tumor shrinking "cocktail" for Val's chemotherapy treatment
- Val's tumors will shrink by at least 25% so she is able to get surgery
- Val will have an excellent oncologist in San Diego to partner with
- physical strength and limited side effects from the chemotherapy
- peace and strength from God's providential care to face each day
- God will heal Val's body completely

Thank you so much for praying for Valerie!

5 Comments:

Blogger Osil said...

Dear Val; the kids at school have been singing this great old hymn every day in chapel, and I just love it. Everytime I hear it I think of you! I find myself singing it throughout the day, and it gives me so much hope! Here goes:

O Victory in Jesus, My Saviour, forever, He sought me and bought me With His redeeming blood; He loved me ere I knew Him and all my love is due Him, He plunged me to victory, Beneath the cleansing flood!

I hope you can make it to chapel this week to here the kids sing it, it's just beautiful, even Ryan and Madi and the other little Kindergardners sing. There is Victory in Jesus! Nothing is impossible for Him! Praying for you constantly! Hope to see you soon, Love Osil :)

8:25 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Dear Val,
Ditto on Osil's comments and Tami's!! You are a very strong woman, your courage and strength will carry you through this. And in those moments where you might feel doubt...know that we will carry you through...of course, alongside God. Believe, Believe, Believe, Val. Kendall doesn't know the exact fight that you are fighting...she just knows you are hurting right now...tonight at dinner she offered up her very own prayer for you...all by herself! We are down on our knees praying for you...and sending you lots of hugs and love!
Love,
Kerry Randall

9:07 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hey McCrea Family,
Not a day goes by that I don't think about all of you. Our prayers are going out daily for all of you keep the faith and trust in the lord with all your heart. I am so thankful of this website as I look forward to see the blessing and progress everyday. Again if any of you need anything we are here.
Love,Prayers & Blessings to all of you !!!!
The Sayers Family

6:58 AM  
Blogger Osil said...

Val, it was so nice to see you at school today, I am amazed at your strength and your great attitude. You looked to me as a warrior, ready to win the battle. You are choosing to believe God rather than statistics and numbers! That kind of faith will move mountains (and tumors) I was reminded of this song by Casting Crowns. Some of the words go like this:

But the voice of truth tells me a different story
And the voice of truth says "Do not be afraid!"
And the voice of truth says "This is for My glory"
Out of all the voices calling out to me
I will choose to listen and believe the voice of truth

Oh what I would do to have
The kind of strength it takes to stand before a giant
With just a Sling and a stone
Surrounded by the sound of a thousand warriors
Shaking in their armor
Whishing they'd have had the strength to stand

But the stone was just the right size
To put the giant on the ground
And the waves don't seem so high
From on top of them looking down
I will soar with the wings of eagles
When I stop and listen to the sound of Jesus
Singing over me

I will choose to listen and believe the voice of truth

Val, God is with you just as he was with David, and I know that He will find just the right size stone to beat your Goliath through the great doctors you have. You will have victory in Jesus! I am so glad to know you! God is using you in a mighty way, my friend, he is touching so many people through you! See ya later!

Love, Osil

12:22 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Val,
You are the funnest, prettiest, friendsliest person I've ever known. I think about you all the time. You are the best neighboor anyones ever had. I pray for you every night before i go to bed. Trust in Jesus and he will heal your pain. I miss you.
Amanda Lawrence

6:11 PM  

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