Please Pray - UPDATED (1-27-08)

[jbirdswife]

Jbirds and I were so thankful to be able to travel to Oklahoma to visit with my family over the Christmas holiday. While we were there, we received the devestating news that my precious stepmom has breast cancer. She had a biopsy done earlier in the month and the results were confirmed on Christmas Eve.

She will be fighting against 2 different types. One is contained within a duct. The doctor described the other as invasive. It is not contained. They will be doing an MRI after the holidays to get a better picture of what they are dealing with. She has an appointment with a surgeon the week of Jan. 12th. At this point we do not know what her treatment will consist of, we just know it is going to be quite a fight.

Thankfully, she is diligent about getting a mammogram each and every year. Nothing was detected in November of 2007, so hopefully the fact that it has not been running rampant for several years will make her battle a little easier.

The past few months have not been an easy for my daddy and his family. We lost my grandmother (his mom) just before Thanksgiving and he lost his job at the beginning of December. Emotionally he is hanging on by a thread right now... any and all prayers will be so appreciated.

My daddy's name is Johnnie Holliday and my stepmom is Susan. I would also ask you to pray for my stepsisters, Kristen and Mindi. They are struggling right now too. Please pray that God will provide complete healing for Susan as well as treatment from doctors who recognize the power of our incredible God. Please pray that my daddy will be the pillar of strength that Susan will need during this fight. Please pray that Kristen and Mindi will find the peace and understanding that only God can provide.

Thank you all so much. I will update on her progress as it comes.

Kimberly

[atxgun]

I'm not the religious type but I just said a prayer for you and yours. I wish the best for everyone involved.

[flintknapper]

Hi Kim,

Jason mentioned in a recent PM that you guys had been to Oklahoma....but didn't say why. (personal I understand)

We will put everyone on the prayer list....and petition for the best possible outcome... according to His will.

Thank you...for making us aware of this..and for the opportunity to lift them up before the Lord.

JMM

[Excaliber]

Kim,

I know what it's like to have cancer suddenly strike a close family member, and I'm all too well acquainted with what the fight entails.

You, your stepmom, and your family are in my prayers.

[longtooth]

THis board prayed faithfully for me during my time. I will & know the rest of Gods people will too.

[Crossfire]

You have our prayers, Kim. For your family as well as for you.

[Keith B]

Prayers from here also.

As a note, my mother is a double survivor of breast cancer. She had cancer in one breast and had that removed 30 years ago, then had it in the other one about 15 years ago. She is now 88 and still going pretty strong. The advancements in medical treatment over the past 15 years have made the success rates even higher.

Please keep us apprised of the progress.

[RPBrown]

Prayers from here as well. The power of prayer is mighty.

[Skiprr]

Prayers raised up for Susan, Johnnie, Kristen, Mindi and all the family.

[Charles L. Cotton]

I'm so sorry to hear of the multiple of problems facing your family. Martha and I will certainly keep them in our prayers.

Chas.

[CompVest]

You and your family are always in my prayers!

[quidni]

Prayers for the whole Holliday family from here also.

[seamusTX]

For healing, courage, strength, and comfort, all of which Jesus promised to those who pray.

- Jim

[TraCoun]

Will do ...

TraCoun

[Morgan]

Thoughts and prayers. :)