I have my baby upstairs and all tucked in for the night. Whether she sleeps is another story, but we pray that God will remove the obstacles of a worried mama and that she would rest in the most peaceful slumber ever had.
I trust that her baby is being prepared by the Great Physician for surgery tomorrow to remove the tumor that takes up the majority of her stomach area and her kidney. I still choke on those words, but we all say them out loud so that we will live to give glory to God in all HE is going to do tomorrow.
We continue to pray for full and complete healing. We pray for no cancer. No Chemotherapy. No radiation. But we also live in the reality that our bodies deteriorate because of the conditions of an evil world. And how much sweeter the realities of an eternity in Heaven without this crap! It really makes you hate the enemy of our souls that seeks to destroy us. I hate him.
I pray for the Holy Spirit to baptize our family with peace. To fully emerse us in His Holiness that we walk by faith and not by sight.
If you knew Molly several years ago you knew a girl riddled with panic attacks, sleeping difficulities and depression issues. If you see her today you see a beautiful woman, wife, and mom - living in peace and walking with her hand in God's hand. We are just so very proud of her!
If you know Hannah Jane you would join us in saying that she is the spit out of her mother's mouth. She is a stinkerpot and has captured all of our hearts. Her cousin Lola Mae is giving her a run for her money and her next cousin - AJ is following right in line.
I embrace tomorrow as I see it as the first day to begin the walk up the hill to healing and not down the hill of sickness and pain.
Again - each and every one of you that are praying... it's like God's arms just continue to grow as they wrap around us and carry us through this emotional time of life. Thank you so much for all your words of encouragement - please keep posting as we cry, and laugh, and love hearing every one of them. Molly can always tell when I'm reading them because the tears start dripping off my chin. And of course Paul can't even finish a sentence. :) I love that!
We love hearing from you and it's just such an encouragement! Keep praying - more and more
"Bless the Lord, oh my soul, and forget none of His benefits...
Who saves you from all your iniquities?
Who heals you from all your diseases?
Who redeems your life from the pit?
Who crowns you with loving kindness and compassion?
Who satisfies all your years with good things so your youth is renewed like the eagles?"
Psalm 103:1-5
Blessings - Paul and Janet Coates
PS - the picture above was taken tonight at the hospital as Hannah took her first ride in the wagon.
She's just a sick little baby!
I am praying Janet and PC!!! You have many, many people praying! We love you! --- Lori Coe
ReplyDeleteI'll continue to pray with you... and pray for complete healing, too! Our God is a God of miracles! I'll pray for peace leading into tomorrow. Love you all.
ReplyDeleteSending praying from Utah!! Our God is awesome and like Karen said he is a God of miracles. Praying for peace to surround all of you during the anxious hours of the surgery and that little Hannah is surround my Gods loving arms to watch over her and make a complete healing!.
ReplyDeleteI went to school with Curt kindergarten through 12th grade. Please let him know that I am thinking of him as well as the whole family. I hope and pray that Hannah is going to be okay and that God will put his hands around her and protect her. I can't imagine what your daughter must be going through as a mom to have to watch your child go through this. I pray God will give her the peace she needs tomorrow and in the coming days. My family will be praying for you all.
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Woke up at 4 a.m. ~ Hannah Jane and the family on my mind. Joining in prayer.... All the faith, hope and love you gave our teens (and parents) many years ago at Chi Alpha, we send back `with prayers` to your precious family.
ReplyDeletePosted this link on our church's fb page. (Emmanuel Wesleyan in Rke, VA). Lots of Wesleyans praying for your family today!
ReplyDeleteOur hearts are just breaking for little Hannah and your family. Thank you for the taking the time to create this blog and keep us all updated on her progress. We check it constantly. Praying you are feeling the hugs & prayers that are coming your way.
ReplyDeleteWill will be praying for little Hannah Jane, Janet. Our hearts and prayers are with you.
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ReplyDeleteYou have such a way with words - each time I read them not only do they inspire me but they bring me to tears! Words cannot describe how much my heart goes out to you and your family and especially to Hannah Jane. I too have a two-year-old daughter and I just cannot even begin to fathom your pain. I pray for healing, peace and love for all of you. I graduated from Wesleyan in 97' and I was on the soccer team with Molly. Pastor Coates was a huge inspiration in my life and he helped shape me into who I am today. I think so much of your family and I just hate this for you. May God bless you and your family and work his many miracles today and each day in your lives. You are in my constant thoughts and prayers, Courtney
ReplyDeleteWeeping and praying as I read this! Our God is in control and I'm praying that the Holy Spirit washes over all of you with a shower of "peace that passes all understanding" as you are seeking Him! There is hope - hope in a God who knew this day would come and has prepared your hearts & minds for it and who is right now asking you to lean in close for Him to hold you. May His light shine through you all to those in that waiting room today who do not have God and are looking for peace. My prayer is that you bless others and that for such a time as this you were sent - perhaps to lead someone to Christ! Oh may it be so if that is God's purpose! God bless you all and know that we are ALL praying!! Anderson & I prayed last night together on the phone for you, Paul & Janet and for little Hannah! We love you all!
ReplyDeleteRead this on a friends fb page. Prayers for Southern California for you all. God is the great physician and we pray for complete healing. Also peace for you all.
ReplyDeleteI am praying for your family.
ReplyDeleteSweet baby in her wagon! We are praying non stop for her, your whole family has been on our minds today. Keep up your positive strength, it is beyond beautiful an inspiring.
ReplyDeleteMy heart and prayers go out for you and your family and especially for this precious child of God. I know she is being held in His right hand and peace will reign with all of you as you put your hope and trust in Him throughout this ordeal. I, too, am praying for complete healing. "The Lord God is with you, he is mighty to save (and heal). He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing," Zephaniah 3:17
ReplyDeleteGod bless and God Speed to the surgeons hands. I do not know you but you are in my heart and in my prayers!
ReplyDeleteI saw a picture of sweet Hannah Jane on a friend's facebook page. I will be joining you in prayer for her complete and quick healing. I hope that her surgery went well yesterday. Praying that the Lord will cover you all with a peace that passes understanding, wisdom to make decisions when needed, and comfort that the Lord is good and faithful.
ReplyDelete"The eyes of the Lord are toward the righteous and His ears are open to their cry. When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears, and delivers them out of all their distress and troubles." Psalm 34:15,17
"The thief comes only in order to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance." John 10:10