Comments on: The grace and will of God…CT scan results http://marisavanderveen.wordpress.com/2007/03/08/the-grace-and-will-of-godct-scan-results/ A blog to honour Marisa's journey through and beyond cancer. Sun, 25 Oct 2009 08:15:54 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Nicholas C http://marisavanderveen.wordpress.com/2007/03/08/the-grace-and-will-of-godct-scan-results/#comment-1375 Nicholas C Mon, 02 Apr 2007 00:42:23 +0000 http://marisavanderveen.wordpress.com/2007/03/08/the-grace-and-will-of-godct-scan-results/#comment-1375 God shall wipe all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, nor crying, nether shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away. -Revelation 21:4 Dear: Marisa and Mr. Hoekstra I'd like you both to know that I heard a quote a while back and here it is "but through your life there will be hardships that you must face but those hardships will only help you and bring you closer the the Heavenly Savior." Therefore to me that means that both of you must walk your life with God and if you do that then You'll never walk alone. God be with both of you in this hard time. We're praying for both of you. In Christ Nicholas C God shall wipe all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death,
nor crying, nether shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.
-Revelation 21:4

Dear: Marisa and Mr. Hoekstra

I’d like you both to know that I heard a quote a while back and here it is
“but through your life there will be hardships that you must face but those hardships will only help you and bring you closer the the Heavenly Savior.” Therefore to me that means that both of you must walk your life with God and if you do that then You’ll never walk alone.

God be with both of you in this hard time.
We’re praying for both of you.

In Christ

Nicholas C

]]> By: Donny http://marisavanderveen.wordpress.com/2007/03/08/the-grace-and-will-of-godct-scan-results/#comment-1226 Donny Wed, 28 Mar 2007 13:49:11 +0000 http://marisavanderveen.wordpress.com/2007/03/08/the-grace-and-will-of-godct-scan-results/#comment-1226 This was a very good blog entry outlining some of the most important things in life. That being said, I'm off for my morning 6 mile jog. During that time I always pray. I'm a person who doesn't know either of you but I'll pray for Marisa. This was a very good blog entry outlining some of the most important things in life. That being said, I’m off for my morning 6 mile jog. During that time I always pray. I’m a person who doesn’t know either of you but I’ll pray for Marisa.

]]> By: Charlene Gritter http://marisavanderveen.wordpress.com/2007/03/08/the-grace-and-will-of-godct-scan-results/#comment-1170 Charlene Gritter Sat, 24 Mar 2007 01:34:38 +0000 http://marisavanderveen.wordpress.com/2007/03/08/the-grace-and-will-of-godct-scan-results/#comment-1170 Dear Marissa and Mendalt You are in my prayers and thoughts often. May the Lord guide you in the pathway of peace and may He give you strength and courage to endure this trail. I do not personally know you but am SO encouraged of the genuine love you have for each other and the Lord. My heart sinks each time I read your updates. Thanks so much for sharing. May God Bless you and your family! In Christian Love, Char Dear Marissa and Mendalt

You are in my prayers and thoughts often. May the Lord guide you in the pathway of peace and may He give you strength and courage to endure this trail.
I do not personally know you but am SO encouraged of the genuine love you have for each other and the Lord. My heart sinks each time I read your updates. Thanks so much for sharing. May God Bless you and your family!

In Christian Love, Char

]]> By: DORENE http://marisavanderveen.wordpress.com/2007/03/08/the-grace-and-will-of-godct-scan-results/#comment-1159 DORENE Thu, 22 Mar 2007 16:46:17 +0000 http://marisavanderveen.wordpress.com/2007/03/08/the-grace-and-will-of-godct-scan-results/#comment-1159 Dear Mendeldt and Marissa; It is in our deepest hour of need we will most feel Gods presence. Let Him hold you tight. Praying for you always,Dorene Dear Mendeldt and Marissa;

It is in our deepest hour of need we will most feel Gods presence. Let Him hold you tight.

Praying for you always,Dorene

]]> By: Rose and Bob Schulenberg http://marisavanderveen.wordpress.com/2007/03/08/the-grace-and-will-of-godct-scan-results/#comment-1121 Rose and Bob Schulenberg Sat, 17 Mar 2007 03:13:41 +0000 http://marisavanderveen.wordpress.com/2007/03/08/the-grace-and-will-of-godct-scan-results/#comment-1121 Dear Marisa and Mendalt, Everything has been said already, but we want you to know that we are joining our prayers with all those who are already praying for you...prayer is so powerful! Marisa, we wish you so much courage and strength! May God bless you all! Dear Marisa and Mendalt,
Everything has been said already, but we want you to know that we are joining our prayers with all those who are already praying for you…prayer is so powerful! Marisa, we wish you so much courage and strength! May God bless you all!

]]> By: Bas en Hinke http://marisavanderveen.wordpress.com/2007/03/08/the-grace-and-will-of-godct-scan-results/#comment-1103 Bas en Hinke Thu, 15 Mar 2007 23:35:14 +0000 http://marisavanderveen.wordpress.com/2007/03/08/the-grace-and-will-of-godct-scan-results/#comment-1103 Dear M&M, We read the news last week and are still devastated... I cannot find any words to say and cannot even imagine how tough this is for you both. We love you so much, Hinke and Bas Dear M&M,
We read the news last week and are still devastated…

I cannot find any words to say and cannot even imagine how tough this is for you both.

We love you so much,

Hinke and Bas

]]> By: Michelle Eve http://marisavanderveen.wordpress.com/2007/03/08/the-grace-and-will-of-godct-scan-results/#comment-1101 Michelle Eve Thu, 15 Mar 2007 21:16:12 +0000 http://marisavanderveen.wordpress.com/2007/03/08/the-grace-and-will-of-godct-scan-results/#comment-1101 A week has passed since your last post -- the stillness of the blog is disquieting, unsettling, sorrowful... and REAL. **God Bless You** for your candour. Sorrowful and troubled, He prayed, "My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will." Again He said, "My Father, if it is not possible for this cup to be taken away unless I drink it, may your will be done." And then he prayed a third time, saying the same thing. The repetition hits home. What an agonizing undertaking, even for our almighty Lord, to have such a discourse with the Father. It hit me hard: a similar showdown has been thrust upon you, Marisa. It breaks my heart that I do not *know* the upheaval and disarray caused by such a battle of the heart & mind. I cannot come alongside you and say, "I've been there." Thank God, there is One who has. As you yourself often say, Peace and Love to you... Continually praying for His Divine intervention, me. XOXO A week has passed since your last post — the stillness of the blog is disquieting, unsettling, sorrowful… and REAL. **God Bless You** for your candour.

Sorrowful and troubled, He prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will.”

Again He said, “My Father, if it is not possible for this cup to be taken away unless I drink it, may your will be done.”

And then he prayed a third time, saying the same thing.

The repetition hits home. What an agonizing undertaking, even for our almighty Lord, to have such a discourse with the Father. It hit me hard: a similar showdown has been thrust upon you, Marisa.

It breaks my heart that I do not *know* the upheaval and disarray caused by such a battle of the heart & mind. I cannot come alongside you and say, “I’ve been there.”

Thank God, there is One who has.

As you yourself often say,
Peace and Love to you…
Continually praying for His Divine intervention,
me. XOXO

]]> By: Tim and Sandra http://marisavanderveen.wordpress.com/2007/03/08/the-grace-and-will-of-godct-scan-results/#comment-1099 Tim and Sandra Thu, 15 Mar 2007 03:19:17 +0000 http://marisavanderveen.wordpress.com/2007/03/08/the-grace-and-will-of-godct-scan-results/#comment-1099 Dear Marisa, You are in our hearts, thoughts and prayers constantly. When you are feeling weak, He is strong and will hold you up. God is there with you Marisa. And I see him right here in the zillions of hands typing to you and praying with their whole strength...pummeling his throne to ask for your healing. May you be bouyed up on our prayers and in his gentle hands. You are not alone. We love you, Sandra and Tim. Dear Marisa,
You are in our hearts, thoughts and prayers constantly. When you are feeling weak, He is strong and will hold you up. God is there with you Marisa. And I see him right here in the zillions of hands typing to you and praying with their whole strength…pummeling his throne to ask for your healing. May you be bouyed up on our prayers and in his gentle hands. You are not alone. We love you,
Sandra and Tim.

]]> By: Annette Regnerus http://marisavanderveen.wordpress.com/2007/03/08/the-grace-and-will-of-godct-scan-results/#comment-1098 Annette Regnerus Thu, 15 Mar 2007 00:21:34 +0000 http://marisavanderveen.wordpress.com/2007/03/08/the-grace-and-will-of-godct-scan-results/#comment-1098 Hey guys, We were so sorry to hear about the battle you are currently waging, but after reading your blog we are encouraged by the faith you have. Why is it that, when your life goes smoothly, that type of faith does not show itself? I am sure that you are a strong witness to doctors, nurses and fellow patients when you speak of the hope that you have! May you remain strong in this! I know that our earthly minds do not see how this will be resolved, but do not forget that you have a Heavenly Father who already knows the plans he has for! Stay strong! Annette Hey guys,
We were so sorry to hear about the battle you are currently waging, but after reading your blog we are encouraged by the faith you have. Why is it that, when your life goes smoothly, that type of faith does not show itself? I am sure that you are a strong witness to doctors, nurses and fellow patients when you speak of the hope that you have! May you remain strong in this! I know that our earthly minds do not see how this will be resolved, but do not forget that you have a Heavenly Father who already knows the plans he has for! Stay strong!
Annette

]]> By: Jacqueline De Boer http://marisavanderveen.wordpress.com/2007/03/08/the-grace-and-will-of-godct-scan-results/#comment-1097 Jacqueline De Boer Wed, 14 Mar 2007 17:06:41 +0000 http://marisavanderveen.wordpress.com/2007/03/08/the-grace-and-will-of-godct-scan-results/#comment-1097 I really don't know what to say. I'm still praying. Love Jacqueline I really don’t know what to say.

I’m still praying.

Love Jacqueline

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