We named this site "Danandnancysjourney" hoping that the saga would be long, chronicling our fight with breast cancer, the travels of two missionaireis and the joy of growing old togethr. But now it appears this part of our journey might be fairly short.
Yesterday we learned that cancer has spread fast. Her liver bears many cancer cells. Unless the new round of chemo significantly reverses this trend, this leg of the journy may well be a matter of weeks, according to one of her doctors.
She remains in the hospital today as they continue to work with her. Not sure for how long.
Nancy understands this situation. And she remains Nancy, thinking of others, joking, demonstrating the childlike faith that won me to an adult walk with Jesus, and her. We have been overwhelmed by the way HE has loved us through New Life Church, WHM, our neighbors and family. If you are in the area, feel free to touch base, knowing that we might not respond if the timing is not right.
I will not try to tell you how to pray. I expect that this is a time when the Spirit will intercede with sighs too deep for words.
One last thing. When I kissed her good night last night, she had never looked more beautiful.
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Our hearts break for you. We will be praying for you and for a miracle. We love you guys. Love, Susan and J.J.
We are so sad to hear that Nancy's cancer has spread. We will be praying for much grace as you walk this difficult journey.
We love you and will be praying.
Jerry & Kim Clement
Dan,
my husband and i have talked on the phone with you many times through WHM. We've been following Nancy's journey since December. You were right to say the Spirit must guide us to know how to pray for you two. We're in our thoughts.
Sharon & Matt
this is so hard to hear. we are in prayer. we love you guys.
allie stryd
Dan and Nancy,
I pray that as you face this trial, you will feel God's prescence and Love.
Love,
Sue (Waldo) and Richard Harmon
Dan and Nancy,
Thinking much about you both today. Our hearts ache. Praying for you a great awareness of the Lord's presence and comprehension of His love.
Much love,
The Ritters
Oh, guys -- it hurts, even from this distance. Your friends in Romania continue to pray for all of you. Love you.
praying for you all. nancy's strength is an amazing testimony, as is your love for her. still, we are so sad with you.
We are very sad and I have shed lots of tears. We are praying and hoping. The davises
Hey guys,
I just got to work and read your blog. I am in shock. This weekend when I was out of town the Lord kept bringing you two to mind as I was praying...I would ask Him what I should be praying about and I would occassionaly hear a soft whisper...Dan and Nancy.
I am praying for a miracle. That will be the focus of my energy and prayers for you.
Through the Lord's mercies we are not consumed, Because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness. "The Lord is my portion," says my soul, "Therefore I hope in Him."
--Lamentations 3:22-24
Amen. Let it Be Lord, let it be...
In His Love, Grant
Oh Dan & Nancy...we are praying fervently...praying for the Peace of the Father to be over you both...Love you guys
Praying now.
Jake & Melissa Hunt
Dan and Nancy - Thank you for this blog. Although the news is hard to hear, it is a blessing to know straight from you. You are both such a blessing and encouragement to me. I will be praying for you as you continue to walk this path laid out for you. -Nancy
Dan and Nancy-
Our hearts are heavy and we have been praying for you and your family! We too are praying for a miracle of complete healing!
Love you!
Brad and Stacey
I just heard, and came to the blog. My day is ruined. But I'm praying. :(
Dave McCarty
As a team here, we watched Betty walk this road. Praying that your journey is just the one that is best for you and for the Glory of God, and that you can somehow believe that those two things are compatible. Your widely flung WHM family all pulls with you, asking for strength, for peace, for inexplicable healing, for humor along the way, for sweet family time. Love, Jennifer and Scott
I have been praying and will continue to pray. May the Lord give you both peace that passes all understanding during this time.
All our love,
Andrea and family
The Granada team grieved and prayed for you today and we will continue to stand with you in prayer. When one part of the body suffers, the whole body suffers. Felt more deeply with the Dan and Gini, seasoned travelers on this journey, praying with us. We love you, Jane Wills
Prayers are coming from your long ago childhood friend. My heart aches for you both. Thank you Dan for keeping all of us informed...
My thoughts and prayers are with you today and in the weeks to come.
Lois Lambertus Hicks
Kemmerer, WY
My thoughts, hopes and prayers are yours. You are both joy and inspiration to me, so i find my heart heavy this eve. Be with hope. Be strong. Better yet, simply be.
I'm praying too, as my memories flood back from almost a decade ago. Praying for real peace and rest, and praising too for His faithfulness, and gathering people around you.
-Luke
Will be in prayer. My heart is heavy with you.
Luke Johnson in Charlotte, NC
Our hearts break as we hear this news. Praying with you. Love, Barry and Amy
Dan and Nancy: Just hearing the news and reading the blog... weeping with all of the family that surrounds you with love and prayers....praying for you and with you and loving you both so very much through this valley of tears...may Jesus be so very near and dear to you both...with tons of hugs and love, Chrissy
Dan and Nancy,
We continue to pray for you both and your children as you face this sorrow. Praying for the peace that passes understanding to be yours.
JoAnn and Ken Stracuzzi
I love you guys so much. I'm praying for a miracle and ready to go to battle again with you.
in JESUS' name...sending love, hugs and kisses,
Rebs
Dear Nancy and Dan,
We just heard the news from Sandy Elder. We look to Jesus with you and his love that is forever. We're praying. We love you. Carol & Clair Davis
This is very hard news to hear. We will continue to lift you up in prayer.
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