Hello friends.
Luke's Doctor continues to believe it is inevitable that this cancer will take his life. The most recent scans were further evidence of this reality. The kind of cancer Luke has is very aggressive and difficult to eradicate. The tumor on Luke's lung has gotten larger, and there is evidence of the cancer showing up in some new places in Luke's body as well. While Luke's condition is stable at the moment, the disease is showing steady progression in the face of treatment. The Doctors have no specific timeline, but they would be surprised if he lived much beyond the end of this year. There is so much we hate about our circumstances. We hate the cancer, and we hate that Luke's life has been changed so dramatically. We hate the conversations we are forced to have with Luke and his brothers. We hate having to tell our family and friends terrible news. Through our tears we hate the thought of life going forward without Luke. We hate all of it. The hate we feel is magnified by our love for Luke. He is clever and thoughtful. He loves to learn new things, and he has a gift for teaching others. He is generous. Even though he feels lousy most days, we treasure each day we get to spend with Luke, because we just love being with him. We are thankful that he is still with us today. We are grateful to all of you for your prayers, your tears, your presence, and your kind words. There is so much to be praying for: 1) Luke has decided to participate in another clinical trial, one that involves an experimental protein therapy drug that has shown some promising results in adults with cancer similar to Luke's. He chose this one because it's not chemotherapy, so the side effects are minimal, and he will only need to visit the clinic every other Thursday. While it is unlikely this drug will eradicate the cancer, it could stabilize the growth and give Luke a longer life. 2) Luke is laser focused on his upcoming Work Crew assignment at TimberWolf Lake. It's been a dream and goal of his to serve at a Young Life camp, and we are hopeful that he can make it happen. 3) We just need prayer for overall wisdom in knowing how to best care for Luke. 4) Pray for healing. The observable medical evidence says this cancer will take over Luke's body, but that hasn't happened. God isn't bothered by long odds. We know that at any point He could reach down and scrub the cancer completely out of Luke's body. We are praying every day for that to happen, expecting Him to heal Luke and bring much glory to Himself. As always, our prayer remains the same. We can't stop, WON'T stop praying for God to heal our boy. (James 5:14-16) God bless, James & Lu (for Sam, Jay, and Luke)
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Renee Cloutier
6/10/2017 06:02:55 pm
I'm sorry your news is challenging; we too are praying for Luke to beat this; and to serve at the Timber Wolf Camp and for all of you. We love you guys.
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Marilyn & Joe Mannino
6/10/2017 06:11:11 pm
We pray that Luke will remain comfortable and strong as he continues to fight the cancer. We pray that God eradicates this cancer from Luke's body.
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Penny Haudek
6/10/2017 06:24:00 pm
Praying so strongly for a miracle! Praying Luke's body can trigger some strong immunities with God's grace and doctor's care!
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Karen Hossink
6/10/2017 06:43:44 pm
Praying God will perform a miracle for Luke.
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Lorrie Dundon
6/10/2017 07:24:28 pm
Praying for God to wrap his loving arms around each of you and that His will would be to heal Luke. Bless all of you and I am certain this experience ultimately was to lead others to a relationship with Christ. Luke, you are precious beyond words.
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Diane Pauley
6/10/2017 07:31:19 pm
Prayers will continue to cover your sweet boy.
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Sara Kunzi
6/10/2017 07:44:37 pm
Praying for a miracle and for each day forward to show signs of God's grace. Praying the work crew dream can happen and that it will be amazing. Love to you all!
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Debbie Erickson
6/10/2017 07:55:39 pm
We look forward to helping Luke get his opportunity to serve at TWL this summer. We love you all
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Kathy (D) Brown
6/10/2017 08:03:44 pm
My heart breaks for all of you...praying for zero cancer, hope, encouragement, rest, peace and strength and everything your family might need at any given moment.
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Jessica R
6/10/2017 08:04:24 pm
A few weeks back a guest pastor told the story in Daniel 3. Nebuchadnezzar was about to throw Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego for not worshipping him. Their response was "17 If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to deliver us from it, and he will deliver us[a] from Your Majesty’s hand. 18 But even if he does not, we want you to know, Your Majesty, that we will not serve your gods or worship the image of gold you have set up.” They had complete and absolute faith God could do it and even though they weren't sure if he would, they moved forward with absolute faith in him. I pray for your unwavering faith in the God that gives us healing and eternal life. I pray for peace during this incredibly difficult time. I pray for strength every single day and to be able help make the best decisions clear to you. I pray for the right people to be in and move in your life to help find a cure for Luke.
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Ken Knipp
6/10/2017 08:45:00 pm
James, our hearts are heavy for all of you. We continue to pray often for you all!
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Helen Travers
6/10/2017 09:13:56 pm
https://www.facebook.com/groups/parenttoparentraw/requests/
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Helen Travers
6/10/2017 09:19:44 pm
Our Facebook group - Dr Sidney Haas - Specific Carbohydrate Diet - Healing Kids (aka Raw Kids) - working with advanced disease & health recovery
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Helen Travers
6/10/2017 09:16:33 pm
Any help you need.
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Jerry Kuntz
6/10/2017 09:32:37 pm
Love you all! I hate praying for this but love our God. Looking forward to the new heaven and new earth and imperishable bodies!
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Nancy & Tom
6/10/2017 11:35:00 pm
Such heartbreaking news. God is traveling this difficult journey alongside you. Our thoughts, prayers, and love are with all of you. Nancy, Tom, Elizabeth, Jessica, Julia & Alice.
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Susan Danziger
6/11/2017 02:32:55 am
Dear James, my heart is filled with sorrow as I read and hear of what Luke is going through, but so very encouraged by his and yours and Laura's faith and trust in God. I will continue to pray for his complete healing, and am asking that the Lord will show his great mercy to Luke as he battles this from day to day. I'm sharing with you 2 quotes from Matthew Henry on the death of Moses that I hope you find profitable. It's based on Deuteronomy 34.
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Rebecca Lum
6/11/2017 05:42:41 am
Praying for your entire family that Gods holds you and strengthens you in the days to come. Praying Luke has a bless time at Timber Wolf camp! Luke your boldness and courage is a reflection of your character in Christ, you are amazing.
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jill rumohr
6/11/2017 11:03:49 am
Our hearts are heavy with this news. We continue to pray, pray that the Granger family will feel God's arms around your very special family. We love you all very much.
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Dawn Hall
6/11/2017 01:30:58 pm
Praying for you all!!!!!!
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Dutch and Cyndy Nyboer
6/11/2017 01:31:44 pm
We are praying for the whole Granger family, that you would feel the arms of Jesus holding you tight. Also that Luke will have the awesome opportunity to be on WC at TWL this summer and that it will be an incredible time for him and those he serves with and for.
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Janice Sebastian
6/11/2017 01:37:15 pm
1st met you while in Young Life - Northville during our annual conferences some years ago. So sorry to hear this dreadful news. Will be praying for Luke and the entire family. Have done some study on a site "The truth about cancer". Please look up the site. It may be of some help. Prayers.
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Beth Helman
6/11/2017 03:08:55 pm
Love you Granger family!
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Barb Bowman
6/11/2017 06:46:16 pm
If Luke is intent on serving on work-crew, our prayers will be supporting him all the way!!
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Jennifer Gill
6/12/2017 06:03:01 am
Continuing to pray for Luke and the family. Praying for a miriacle, praying for the cancer to be wiped from Luke's body.
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Mary Bogrett
6/12/2017 02:05:50 pm
Words. I have no words only tears of unknowing comfort from our heavenly Father. Praying without ceasing to Our loving heavenly Father that HIS will be done. Focusing on things above. Still flowing with tears in unanswered questions while knowing the Comforter has a plan. Rambling tears of sadness as the flood calms to the peace that surpasses all understanding.
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Jim Warner
6/12/2017 03:53:45 pm
We saw Jim and Mary in Seattle last week and were hopeful regarding the pending scan results. I am so sorry to hear the news.
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Sue Provencal
6/13/2017 04:39:06 pm
Praying for Luke that God will graciously heal him. Please know that on days that are maybe even too hard to pray that we are standing with you, pleading with God on your behalf.
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Kathy Weber
6/14/2017 06:31:32 am
We love you and God loves you even more!
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