We got the bad news yesterday that the spot on the liver revealed cancer as well as the previously known breast cancer. So now we meet with the surgeon today and find out the next strategy. This is real life. Love MdH
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January 4, 2007 at 10:53 am
Rose
Crap…not the news we were hoping and praying for…but onward ho! We’re in this with you guys…a whole new world of breast cancer, chemo, and whatever else this journey entails…
…I thought of you guys and your friends and family when I recently came across one of Lauren’s favourite Bible verses…”Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand”(Isaiah 41:10)…actually almost everything I read and sing these days brings you guys to mind…the “hope” and “peace” of Christmas took on a whole new meaning this year…
I know you’re not shy, Mendelt, so ask for whatever you or Marisa need and we’ll do whatever we can to help…
Godspeed!
Rose Tamming
January 4, 2007 at 10:58 am
Sheri
Marisa (& Mendelt too!),
God’s strength to you as you go through this. We’re praying for you, for Mendelt, for your children, for your health, for peace, for strength, for courage, for hope, for your doctors. God will see you through this – rest in His Almighty hands.
Sheri & Mike
January 4, 2007 at 11:53 am
Chris Groot
Hey Marisa. You’ve got team Groot rooting for you from the west. You are in in our thoughts and prayers constantly and you will continue to be every step of the way. Peace and love. CG
January 4, 2007 at 11:59 am
Hank and Michelle
Mendelt and Marisa,
We continue to pray for you and your children every day (more than once/day). We pray that you will continue to sense the love and peace of our faithful Father and we will pray for healing.
Please let us know if there is anything else we can do. We love you guys lots.
Hank and Michelle
January 4, 2007 at 1:34 pm
Bryan and Susanne Zietsma
Marissa and Medelt, We are so sorry to hear of this devastating news, we pray that God with preform great miracles in your life and that he will uphold you and strengthen you. You are very dear to us. Our prayers will be with you. God be with you.
January 4, 2007 at 2:52 pm
Mark & Laura Bassie
This is a great way to keep in touch and for all of us to encourage you both.
Prayer is powerful as Joanne said and our God is mighty! There is nothing He can’t do! May He give you strength, courage and peace.
Keep On!
With love from Mark & Laura
January 4, 2007 at 3:17 pm
Alison de Haan
Well Marisa I missed giving you your Christmas and New Years hugs. So here they are via internet…(:-)) (:-)). I can’t imagine how your outlook on life has changed in these few short weeks but please know that GOD hasn’t. He still loves you and I pray that you will continue to feel that truth during this process.
If there is anything more, that is other than our prayers, that we as the deHaan family can do for you please just ask.
God bless!!
January 4, 2007 at 3:17 pm
scott and val
Mendelt and Marisa,
We just received the news and are committed to praying for you and your family. We’re meeting with our small group tonight who will also begin to pray for you.
God’s strength to you both!
Love,
Scott and Val
January 4, 2007 at 4:46 pm
Justin Cook
I want to thank you both for setting up the blog, so that we can stay in the loop with the updated information. I’m so sad about the news on the liver. I was talking to Fred (Breukelman) and Eric about Fred’s mother’s story, and also as you and I discussed, Mendelt, Anita’s story, and those both fill me with such a strong hope and conviction for recovery. After telling HDCH’s staff today and praying for you Marisa, a number of people expressed their concern and individual hope for you — Betty Heusinkveld and Marge Postuma to name two. You are remembered there from your student days. 🙂 Rachel and I love you all. We will continue to pray. I hope you’re both able to find rest in the midst of it all.
January 4, 2007 at 4:46 pm
Bas en Hinke
Lieve Marisa en Mendelt, we denken veel aan jullie. Heel veel sterkte.
January 4, 2007 at 8:02 pm
Kristen and Jason
Marisa and Mendelt,
Please know that you and your family are in our daily prayers as you start this journey! Also know that you are not in this journey alone – we are all part of His extended “family.” May God grant much peace, comfort and strength to both of you! If there is anything that we can do for you, please don’t hesitate to ask!
With love,
Kristen and Jason
January 4, 2007 at 10:44 pm
Cheryl and Clarence
Marisa and Mendelt
You are in our thoughts and prayers! Please let us know if we can do anything. We will be praying for you.
Love Clarence, Cheryl, Amber, Shannon and Aaron