We just received the news yesterday that Mom's cancer has returned.
Mom had been dealing with pneumonia for a couple of weeks, but was getting better at first, and well enough to take a trip with Dad and her sister Jenny and husband Klaas. Two weeks into the trip Dad had a terrible case of kidney stones, which the Dr's there would do nothing more than give pain killers. Mom was still tired and coughing a lot, so they decided to take a early flight home. As it happened, Dad's kidney stones are now resolved. On Thurday night she went to the E.R. because of breathing difficulties and pain. She was given an IV for her pnemonia and on Friday morning she went back for a CAT scan. The CAT scan revealed cancer in the left lung that has already spread to the nodes. Tuesday Mom goes in for a bone scan, and Thursday she is already scheduled to see her oncologist.
We are just devastasted by this news and can only lean on God.
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The Lord Almighty IS with you; The God of Jacob IS YOUR fortress.
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Henk and Ginny VanderHorst
So saddened to hear of this news. We will hold all of you in our prayers to Almighty God. May you feel the peace of God through these trying days.
ReplyDeleteDear Uncle Herman and Aunt Helen: Holding you up in prayer. Step by step....God WILL give you strength as He has promised.
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Wim and Cecile
Auntie Helen and Uncle Herman, we are saddened with you over this news. We think of you often and pray for you always. It is our prayer that you be restored to good health once again. We pray God gives you all you need in this trying time.
ReplyDeleteLove Ian and Ang & girls
Dear Uncle Hermen and Aunt Helen: What a blow, and when things were going so well... May God continue to strengthen and comfort you as once again you have to travel such a difficult road.
ReplyDeletePete and Celia
So sad to hear this devastating news... We pray for you Helen and for the whole family, that this too will be overcome. Love to all of you and hope to see you all soon.
ReplyDeleteJulie, Derek, Adelaide and Lucas Woltil
Uncle Herman and Auntie Helen.
ReplyDeleteI was really shocked and saddened by the news. Dad has cancer and now my aunt has cancer again.. so hard to deal with. it affects all of us. But know God is near you and that He will do what is best. The LORD'S will be done
Much love, your niece Rachel
Dear Aikema family,
ReplyDeleteWe were sad to hear that cancer has returned to your family yet again. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this trying and difficult time. With so many questions and so little answers our prayer is that you have peace and comfort which can only come from above. "Unto the hills I lift my eyes..." vince and joyce vs and family
Dear Helen and Herman,
ReplyDeleteAfter seeing you so well in June, we were so taken aback by this very difficult news. You have been so strong throughout this journey...we thank God that He gave you that strength...and we trust in Him to see you through this part of the journey as well.
Hugs and prayers from Dick and Tina Woltil
Oh, that's difficult and devastating news. I heard through the "grapevine" that it had returned. Praying for the whole family during this time!
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Rose & Wes & family