Walking by Faith

Hello family and friends,

This is Jeremy and I just wanted to send out a little update on dad since many of you have probably heard that he has been hospitalized. On Monday morning dad was taken to the hospital by ambulance as he was very weak and was having difficulty completing his usual morning routine. When the ambulance arrived they found that his oxygen levels were extremely low and decided to take him in.

Once at the hospital, they performed an x-ray of his lungs which revealed some fluid build-up and a possible infection. They have placed him on antibiotics for the infection and have also begun treating his hypercalcaemia, which is the result of cancer breaking down his bones and depositing calcium into his bloodstream. This has been the cause of his confusion. He has also had an increasingly difficult time walking and is uncomfortable due to pain in his hips, arm, and back.

I asked him tonight how he felt about being back in the hospital and he said he was ok with it. Despite all these difficulties, dad remains at peace with the burden he has to carry. He spoke about how 1 Peter 1 has been a comfort now, as it has been in the past. He really does have an “inexpressible and glorious joy” as a result of the living hope he has in God through Jesus.

The family really wants to thank everyone for their prayers and support. Please continue to pray for us and especially dad. Pray that he will remain encouraged and that he will walk by faith. We also request that visiting be limited to family at this time so that dad can rest. Thanks again!