A Note From Val
I will start by saying I love this web site. It started out as a vehilcle to get the news out of my condition, updates and prayer requests but what we have all evolved into doing here is praising and worshiping God through songs, his word and our prayers. I love that! I am learning (even more lately) all we have is God! His word is SO powerful and cuts to the core of any worries we have in life. (I have had many lately). I will say God has given me extra grace, blessings, answered prayers and strength every day. I feel as though there has been a protection surrounding me for the last 4 weeks. Thanks to all of you for your prayers. I feel them and know God is listening to all the Saints.
Matthew 18:19-20 "Again I say to you that if two of you agree on earth concerning anything that they ask, will be done for them by My Father in heaven. For where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there in the midst of them."
One of the verses I think about a lot is:
Hebrews 11:1 & 6
Now faith is the substance for things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek him.
I did have Chemotherapy on Monday and am feeling well. I return for my next Chemo on 11-22. I found out today, I have to re-do a liver biopsy this Friday 11-11. The doctors are questioning the results of the first biopsy done from Pomerado Hospital. This is a very painful procedure which I dread to repeat. Please pray for me this Friday that I can have peace.
Thank you again for all your love, prayers, meals, phone calls, blog comments, encouragement, help with my kids...
Love,
Val
Matthew 18:19-20 "Again I say to you that if two of you agree on earth concerning anything that they ask, will be done for them by My Father in heaven. For where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there in the midst of them."
One of the verses I think about a lot is:
Hebrews 11:1 & 6
Now faith is the substance for things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek him.
I did have Chemotherapy on Monday and am feeling well. I return for my next Chemo on 11-22. I found out today, I have to re-do a liver biopsy this Friday 11-11. The doctors are questioning the results of the first biopsy done from Pomerado Hospital. This is a very painful procedure which I dread to repeat. Please pray for me this Friday that I can have peace.
Thank you again for all your love, prayers, meals, phone calls, blog comments, encouragement, help with my kids...
Love,
Val
posted by McCrea Family at 9:17 PM
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Valerie...it was so good seeing you today! You just shine! I came home after school today trying to think of something to say...and I went to grab my grandmother's prayer book. I was hoping to find a special prayer to say...and instead I found this poem. She read this every day during her time with cancer...I really believe she led me to this today just for you.
Cancer is so limited...
It CANNOT cripple love,
It CANNOT shatter Hope,
It CANNOT corrode Faith,
It CANNOT eat away Peace,
It CANNOT destro confidence,
It CANNOT kill friendship,
It CANNOT shut out memories,
It CANNOT silence Courage,
It CANNOT invade the Soul,
It CANNOT reduce eternal life,
It CANNOT quench the Spirit,
It CANNOT lessen the power of the Resurrection.
Why must I bear this pain? I cannot tell; I only know my Lord does all things well; And so I trust in God; My All in all; For He will bring me through whatever my befall.
If you believe in this, then you must believe that cancer CAN and WILL be beaten! Say it over and over again!!!
I pray that as we speak...and believe, those tumors are shrinking and will continue to do so until they no longer exist. You are one day closer to the "winner's circle" Valerie! We will continue to pray for you...take care for now. God Bless...
Love,
Kerry
Val,
I want you to know how much I enjoyed spending the last week with you and your family.Your faith is so strong and your belief in fighting this toward your cure is relentless. You have such a support sytem in your church, neighborhood, family and friends. I believe with all of my heart that you will beat this. I want you to know that even though I am thousands of miles away you are never far from my heart.
I am praying for you daily to have a full recovery and I trust that God will heal you completely.
Thanks again for everything
Love,
Marianne
I will be praying for you on Friday, that God would grant you that peace that only He can give. I pray that the procedure would be swift and trouble-free. We all wish we could be there holding your hand, but it is comforting to know that our mighty God Himself is there for us. I have to tell you, whenever I think about you and our Lord Jesus and picture you in my mind in all this, I see Him standing right by you with His arm around your shoulders, loving you and comforting you. I know you feel His presence too, and I praise Him for that. Hope to see you later! Love, Osil
Valerie,
We have spoken briefly in our neighborhod. I live up on Skyline and you and I have spoken about North Coast Calvary Church and Hume Lake. I justed wanted to let you know that my family and I are praying for you daily. I am so deeply touched by the amount of love that overflows on this site. Your family seems like such a pilar of strength for you. Remember that God will never leave you nor forsake you. We will continue to pray for the shrinking of the tumors and strength for you. May the Lord continue to be your strength during this time. If you should need anything at all, please do not hesitate to call me at 510-9297. Love, Colleen Cole
Valerie.. As I go back and re-read my note to you, I noticed my spelling errors!!!! Here I am trying to "multi-task" with kids at home, trying to do more than one thing at a time. Right now Valerie is "your time" to take care of yourself. Allow everyone around you to do the "multi-tasking" and enjoy your time with the Lord and His peace as He makes you stronger everyday. God Bless You, Colleen Cole
Val, you are a true ROCKER! With strength, courage and love all around you. Rock on mamma and I will keep on praying hard for you to get through this. I love you. Val Persichetti
Val -
It's so great to hear from you! Hang in there. My mom is going through chemo right now. She just had her third treatment today. And, praise the Lord, her cancer is responding to the treatment! It's the first good news we've had since September when she was first diagnosed with stage 3 Ovarian cancer. They have amazing anti-side effect drugs, and she has only experienced minor and short-term discomfort.
I read this this morning and wanted to share it with you:
Genesis 18:13,14 Then the Lord said to Abraham, "Why did Sarah laugh and say, "Will I really have a child, now that I am old?' IS ANYTHING TOO HARD FOR THE LORD? ..."
Love you! Laura
Hi Valerie,
You don't know me but I am a friend of Mary Lockrem's. When she shared the news of your condition in our small group, I immediately had a burden in my spirit to pray for you. Even though I don't know you, God has put you on my heart. As I read all the entries in this blog, I am overwhelmed by the love and support that is showered on you by so many people. What an amazing woman you must be to effect so many people in this way! I want you to know that I am praying for you and that God's spirit is upon you so strong as you go through this. You have been such an inspiration to me as I read about your strength in this fight! God bless you and remember... Be still and know that He is God!!
Love, Rose Jones
Val,
keep the faith and put your trust in God. With God, all things are possible! You are a strong woman, and you will get well.
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