How can you keep your faith? wig picture too

Many have asked us how we can keep our faith when God has allowed our child to have cancer. Many ask if we are angry with God. We have been a little sad watching our child suffer while battling leukemia but never angry with God. We know as born again Christians that our time on earth is short. The bible says that if you know Jesus as your personal savior, you will spend an eternity in heaven with God. James 1:2 Consider it pure joy, my brethren, whenever you face trials of many kinds because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. We are obviously not jumping for joy -this trial is a long and serious one but we know that God our heavenly father loves us more than anyone on earth and he wants what is best for us. As a family we are focusing on Gods answers to our prayers which have been wonderful. The fact that she had no symptoms of leukemia when she was diagnosed and the fact that a doctor who also had leukemia as a 14 year old helped diagnose this all is evidence of Gods goodness. We also prayed that her blood sugars would normalize and they did. She met the goal of being in remission within 4 weeks which often correlates with complete cure. We see Gods goodness everyday through human acts of kindness. Our church family has been bringing our meals since Colleen was diagnosed, the numerous cards and letters of encouragement, and strangers even offering their support. This week the Dearborn Police Department gave us a monetary gift which came at the perfect time. Every time the checking account is a bit low God sends what we need to get by. We really appreciate the Dearborn Police Departments willingness to help us. We were very touched by their generosity.

In conclusion, we know that if God were to take Colleen today, she would spend an eternity in heaven with him.Trials are Gods way of molding us into who he wants us to be. Perhaps he will use Colleen to help someone else when she is healed. The Lord has a master plan for each of us. He does not promise us an easy life but he does promise to stand beside us and help us through difficult times. We are at peace knowing that you all are praying and God is in control.

Colleen began the second phase of chemotherapy on Friday. It is called consolidation. She got chemotherapy in the IV and in the spine on Friday. She got a really strong chemotherapy (cyclophospamide) name included for our nurse and chemistry friends who may be interested. She has been extremely tired today but perking up this evening. She will require 3 injections of Cytarabine daily for 4 days per week and is getting mercaptopurine orally every day. So far she is not having any pain in the feet after the spinal this week which is also an answer to prayer. She is having significant headaches please pray that they will go away. Thank you for praying.