Thursday, September 28, 2017

Catching Up - Change of Purpose

Tim and I finally decided that blogging would be the best way to journal this journey and share information. Rather than write a long boring post, I’m going to start where we are today and over the next few posts, I’ll include some background information that got us to this point.

On Monday of this week (9/25), Tim was diagnosed with stage 4 rectal cancer.  He is being treated at MD Anderson. Luckily we are currently only having to drive to The Woodlands rather than down to the med center.  He received a port this morning and will start a three chemo drug regimen tomorrow. He will receive two drugs in clinic and finish a third on Saturday and Sunday at home. 

Many people have expressed their desire to help and I am working to get that coordinated - more to come on that.  At this time we covet your prayers for complete healing.  Only He knows the number of our days, but we are know in faith that He is with us and are clinging to this verse -

When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. Isaiah 43:2

17 comments:

Julie Knight said...

Love you Hooks family! You will not have to walk this path alone! - Julie for the Knights

April said...

Holbrooks are praying for healing.

Unknown said...

Your family is in our hearts and prayers.

Unknown said...

So so so many prayers for your sweet family!

Unknown said...

Prayers for you and your family Amber. ❤️

Unknown said...

This was from Vossler...you know I can't "tech" without you!

Unknown said...

Sending love and prayers to the Hooks family.
Stephanie Kelly (Dunn)

Unknown said...

❤❤❤❤❤❤

Christine Hoover said...

The Hoovers are with you all the way! We love your family and we are praying for you!

Unknown said...

We love you all and will be there for you through every step!! Our continued thoughts and prayers are with you all.

de said...

So many praying for all of you. Thank you for this blog so that we can support you on this journey.
Love you guys-
Delanise
Psalm 46:1-3

Unknown said...

The Beard's LOVE the Hook's family and are already praying for complete and total healing! We love all 4 of you and I so wish I could be there to help you in any and all ways possible! I'm so thankful for your friendship and that for that one time Tim found me an office (even if it was in a closet with no air vent and lots of mice! Hahaha!). Love y'all so much!

Christi Marie said...

The Jowell family is here for you both physically and in our prayers. Love you guys

Kimberly said...

The Spradlins are praying. We love you guys.

Becky Smith said...

Love you and praying for you all.❤️

Lisa Black said...

From someone who has had to stare that monster in the face with their own loved one: your faith will be your rock, your strength will carry you through each day, and each prayer you receive will lift you up. I will be here if you need a hand to hold.

Hilary Fuchs said...

The Fuchs family is praying. Love to all of you