Toni H. - Cancer and Health

Now that it has been confirmed and it will be very obvious soon as the weight continues to drop off  of me - Most who are close to me already know - but to dispel any rumors or questions I will finally let you all know that I have been diagnosed with stage 3 Ovarian cancer that has spread to my pelvis and abdominal wall.  

I have had two surgeries already this week - one to find and confirm the diagnosis and the other to put a chemo port in.  

 I will be starting Chemo real soon.  There will be more surgery then more chemo after that in the hopes of putting me in remission.  

I believe in a God that is bigger than cancer, and I know He will see me through this.  And as the song says, “No matter my lot, You are still my God, it is well, it is well with my soul”

I am so thankful for all who have been praying for me, sent me cards, flowers ,texted , or called- your love and support truly is comforting and I covet your continued prayers as I face the fight of my life.

But I really have to say that my loving husband DeWayne Halstad has been my rock through all of this.  From His loving care, making sure I have everything, holding me when I cry, doing anything I need to keep me comfortable and even tucking me in bed at and praying over me before  I go to sleep has really been a blessing.  He truly assures me we are in this together- I am not facing this alone and I am so grateful for that.God really blessed me with a wonderful man to do life with and I am truly blessed!

Thankful for a loving son who cares and checks up on me.  For my sister and brother in law and all my family who are also supporting and encouraging me and lifting me in prayer.

I also have an ARMY(Salvation Army) of prayer warriors praying for me as well.  

Keep those prayers coming! The battle has just begun! 

But I trust in God and His will be done!

Believers in India

More than 180 Christian families in 32 villages in India’s Chhattisgarh state have been denied access to communal water sources, jobs, and key sources of income in what local Christian leaders say is an effort to pressure them into giving up their faith. Families in the Antagarh region say they have been blocked from using hand pumps, taps, ponds, and rivers, while others have also been shut out of government work programs and forest-based livelihoods.

Community leaders say the boycott is meant to force believers into “Ghar Wapsi” reconversion rituals. Civil rights groups have filed complaints, but the affected Christians were still facing severe hardship at the time of reporting.

This is not an isolated case. Christians in the same region were previously denied burial rights for deceased relatives, adding to fears of a wider pattern of pressure and discrimination against believers.

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#India #PersecutedChristians #ChristianNews #ReligiousFreedom #Chhattisgarh #PrayForIndia #FaithUnderFire #ChristianPersecution

YWAM - Doctor's Healing and Prople of Congo

Prayer for missionary -Dr. Peter Stafford

American missionary Dr. Peter Stafford is stable and showing signs of improvement from Ebola, his mission agency Serge told CT on Wednesday. He is receiving care at a hospital in Berlin. 

But the evangelical Congolese hospitals in the remote area where he and other Serge missionaries served are at the center of the outbreak.

Please pray for Dr. Stafford for complete healing. Also for the situation in the Congo. Pray that the effect of Ebola will end. Pray for families who lost loved ones from Ebola.

Michael Z. - Stacey's Recovery and Healing

I am sharing the following the information with the permission of Stacey Smith. As some may be aware, Stacey has been awaiting a liver transplant as she had previously been diagnosed and treated for liver cancer. This past Tuesday, the unexpected happened - a liver donor was identified and Stacey was immediately scheduled for surgery at 1:00 am on Wednesday morning. As we understand from her family, the surgery went well and she continues to recover in ICU. At this juncture, Stacey will be out 4 - 6 weeks for recovery and healing.

Erin K. - Ribs Repair Recovery and Healing

🏥❤️‍🩹You may recall that I slipped on a small patch of ice and broke four ribs in December 2024. On Friday, I underwent surgery in Tacoma at the Trauma center to repair two of the damaged ribs. Here is a simplified explanation of the procedure, presented by Allison Grace. 

“Usually, broken ribs heal by themselves, but these two ribs never healed properly. They stayed loose and unstable, causing pain, clicking, and popping feelings. The doctors decided to fix the problem. Think of the ribs like two broken pieces of a fence that never grew back together. Rib #9: The surgeons cleaned out the old damaged bone, applied special bone-healing putty, and attached a metal plate and screws to hold the rib in place. Rib #10: This rib was more complicated due to its shape. The surgeons cleaned it up, applied bone-healing putty, and used a special system with a plate on the inside and a plate on the outside of the rib, like a sandwich: Plate-Rib-Plate. This made the rib very stable. The doctors also inserted a temporary chest tube to help the lung recover after surgery. The good news is: Both ribs were successfully repaired”

🙏🫶🏼I am on day three in the hospital. Calling all prayer warriors to pray specifically for my left lung to fill back up with air. They had to deflate it to complete the surgery. I can’t go home until the lung tube comes out. They will X-ray again tomorrow morning-Monday. Thanks FB family!

Bhev - Upcoming Health

Hello. Pls pray for me again as I get another Angioplasty this coming Monday. Pray that the doctor won't see further damage to my heart. Pls pray for my family. Thank you.

Amelia M. - Health Journey and Healing

It’s time for a story of healing and restoration. I contemplated sharing this but I keep feeling this gentle nudge to share . FYI, it’s a long post but the end is the best part:) 

About four years ago I was diagnosed with endometriosis after having exploratory surgery. At my two week post op appointment the doctor told us that I had a very severe case and that they couldn’t get it all. The doctor let us know that she had to leave about 50% of the endometriosis there because she was worried about damaging other organs. The possible treatments offered would be harsh on my body and prevent us from growing our family. That was not the news we were expecting or prepared to hear.

Over the past 4 years ,my endometriosis spread rapidly and aggressively. It felt as if the pain was increasing by the day causing me to be light headed , dizzy and exhausted by it all. All while dealing with infertility. After multiple doctors that could not help , my sister Melissa referred me to a specialist in Seattle. And this is when things really started to change for the better. 

This new doctor knew what the right tests to order and we were finally getting answers. This time , although the results from my ultra sounds and MRI showed an extensive amount of endometriosis and other conditions, I felt peace that things would get better. 

After deep consultation and prayer we opted for the most invasive option given to us with the best outcomes for me : endometriosis excision surgery and a hysterectomy.

This would end all the biopsies/tests and really increase my way of life and health overall. This was not met without deep sorrow and heartache. But God met us in our heartbreak and carried me through it and continues to do so. 

Now, I’m two weeks post op and I’m healing each day. The post op report showed endometriosis in 11 parts of my body including two arteries , multiple organs and was sticking everything together. 

BUT here is the GOOD NEWS : They got it all! Where there could have been ruptured arteries and internal bleeding , there was none. Where there could have been serious kidney damage there was none. Where other organs could have been damaged and in need of repair, there was none! AND they got it all. Left none behind. 

That is my testimony of healing and Gods protection over me. 

The days that I thought my body was failing me, God was protecting it.

The Lord sent amazing family and friends and that have loved us so well and taken care of us. 

My heart is overflowing because of you all.

And a shoutout to my husband Michael Mott for your constant love and telling me each day how brave I am. And to my parents for flying out to care for me, while I recover. 

So tonight I’m allowing the Lord to lead me to quiet waters to continue to restore and heal my body and soul.