Hello Friends. Luke is scheduled for chemotherapy treatment #14 tonight (Friday) and then #15 again tomorrow (Saturday) night. This run includes some medicines that Luke will be experiencing for the first time, so please keep praying for his body and mind to tolerate these chemicals. This week Luke experienced his first significant side effects from the chemo, as he got dehydrated because the nausea was making it difficult for him to eat and drink. We brought him to clinic to receive IV fluids and nutrition, and he spent a couple of unexpected nights at the hospital while they made sure his levels and counts were all ready for his next run of chemo. It's nice for Luke's body to be on the correct meds and such before the chemo, but his mind and his soul ache for home. He missed school all week, and misses his friends and his brothers and sleeping his own bed. He is very tired and often discouraged, so we are praying for God's mercies to be great this weekend so he can be home resting for the next week, enjoying a peaceful Thanksgiving with his family. We are so proud of Luke. His circumstances are so challenging. It was a blessing to be able to spend the day with him today, watching a movie and playing cards and talking about strategies to endure the treatment required to eradicate the cancer from his body. Luke is a funny, brave, and thoughtful young man. 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 & Luke)
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Zach & Jenna
11/20/2015 02:57:38 pm
Can't stop WONT stop Luke. Praying for you everyday Luke. Keep on fighting!
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Sandy Smucker
11/20/2015 06:24:12 pm
Hi Luke. I think of you every day and pray for you to have strength, patience and comfort. I know this is tough but hang in there. We need your smile, love, funniness and intelligence. You are a blessing to be around! Remember thumbs up and have a good Thanksgiving. Love you sweetheart.
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11/20/2015 06:03:52 pm
Continued hugs and prayers for strength and lessened ill effects from chemo! This is a tough road but you've got this, Luke! Your courage along with our Lord's love and power will get you through this! God Bless you and have a Happy Thanksgiving! I'll NEVER stop praying for you! Hugs and love, Becky
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Sonia Thompson
11/20/2015 06:56:35 pm
"And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast. "
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Pat Spreng
11/20/2015 08:59:52 pm
Praying tonight.... For God to heal y(our) boy and to provide everything you need while he is doing it.
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Sara rhem
11/20/2015 10:42:41 pm
What we would not do for our kids - zero. I kniw you both feel this. My heart aches for your family. While I don't know Luke, he is in my circle and is clearly loved! Pray and put my hope in the Lord, he will be healed. #cantstop #wontstop
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Katie Harger
11/21/2015 01:28:57 pm
I pray that, even though things are hard for Luke and his family, God will continue to provide moments of strength, joy, and peace.
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Joy Jones
11/21/2015 07:48:57 pm
Luke, you are awesome!! Praying for you today and everyday...praying specifically right now that your nausea will be lessened so that you will be able to enjoy some turkey!!!
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Alyssa and Alan VanStempvoort
11/22/2015 07:12:04 am
Can't stop, WON'T STOP praying for faith and healing for your family.
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