Wednesday, July 31, 2019

We Believe in Miracles

A young family who I know of, but don’t know personally, has allowed me to renew my faith in the Lord’s continued desire and ability to work miracles.  This family was not only facing infertility issues, but the husband was in desperate need of a liver transplant.  Just over six months ago, although through tragic circumstances, he received a liver transplant and the wife was pregnant with not one, but two, miracle babies.  Throughout their long ordeal, they sold shirts to help support their efforts that stated “expect miracles” and their blog is titled “Impatiently Waiting for our Miracle.”  Following their story has really impacted the way I pray to God and how I view our current circumstances.  (Abby - if you somehow read this or hear about, know that your and Reid’s story, as well as Clayton’s legacy, means much more than you can ever know.  I now wear my “expect miracles” t-shirt so much it’s almost threadbare.) I am borrowing their motto.  I am now “Impatiently Waiting for our Miracle,” but am doing my best to “expect” that the Lord wants that miracle for us.

Jeremiah 32:27 tells us that nothing is too hard for our Heavenly Father and we are desperately praying that He will work a miracle and heal Tim’s cancer - be it through modern medicine or Devine intervention.

My last post in May was just after we had met with the Center for Targeted Therapy and were anxiously waiting for an opening in a clinical trial.  Upon our return in June, we learned that there were still no openings, and the decision was made to go back on chemo in an effort to slow down the growth and spread of the cancer.  These three rounds have been quite eventful. Tim was hospitalized at MD Anderson downtown in mid June for an abscess near his primary tumor that had to be surgically removed. He said this was quite possibly the most painful thing he’s ever experienced.  He started the chemo immediately following that hospital stay and has remained pretty sick throughout these six weeks.  (We were able to take very short vacation at the beginning of July, but he spent the majority of it in the hotel while the kids and I tried to find some fun.)

On Monday, he had his routine scans, and yesterday we learned what we expected.  The cancer continues to grow in both size and number in all areas.  With that news, the decision was made to stop chemo as it wasn't doing any good and was drastically hindering his quality of life.  So now we pray! His next appointment is August 15 and we pray that there is a spot just for him in a trial and that it will work.  We pray that he has good days and is able to enjoy the kids, feel like he contributes to our home, and that he is able to function without pain.

We pray without doubt for a miracle!

8 comments:

Nikki Paul said...

Prayers Hooks Family! Miracle’s do Happen! Please Dear Lord help this miracle happen and help the Hooks family with strength and support they need.

Unknown said...

Still praying and believing Chief.

Dee everett said...

Amber, I am Abby,s mom. I cannot tell you how scary their story was until miracles began to appear. Never give up. There were times we were so afraid. But God's infinite power rules. You are a wonderful family, and Tim was a wonderful school administrator for our children and has so much more living to do with his own children. It's crazy how paths cross, and I pray for the perfect crossroad to come your way.
You have thousands praying for your family. We love you all - Dee Everett

Phyllis K. said...

Praying in earnest for Healing for Tim and that God opens all doors to the medication Tim needs. We believe in miracles and have seen them happen. Sending all our love and prayers, Bob and Phyllis Kennedy.

Ashley said...

Thank you for sharing what faith looks like in incredibly difficult times. I will continue to pray for a miracle and for your family as you wait and endure.
-Ashley Millar

Carol Nichols said...

My prayers continue for Tim to have complete and total healing and for strength and peace for you and your family. I am praying for and expecting a miracle.
Carol Nichols

Shauna said...

Love you guys! Still praying for God to restore Tim just as he did Job. God is more than able to do more than we ever thought or imagined! You two have been an inspiration to countless folks already! Love, love, love you!!!

Lady T said...

Expect your miracle! Keep that mindset and know that God hasn't forgotten you, He is still in charge and has already worked it out. I thank God for your miracle!