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Defining Love

Posted On February 13, 2016March 8, 2021 By Julia Bayer
Wedding

Before I get to some reflections on love in light of Valentine’s Day, here’s an update since the January 12th surgery. Andy shared with you that the surgery was successful in removing all visible cancer. This is amazing news and a huge, huge answer to prayer. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts to […]

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Comments on Defining Love

Posted On February 12, 2016March 8, 2021 By Julia Bayer

Mark BreretonFebruary 13, 2016 at 9:50 AMHi Julia. I have nothing profound to share this morning. Just sending lots of love to you, Andy, and the whole family. Les and I pray for you every night. Thank you for making me cry! 🙂 Thank you for your living trust in the Lover of our souls! […]

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Chest Surgery Update

Posted On January 12, 2016March 8, 2021 By Julia Bayer

This is Andy, Julia’s husband, giving a brief update on Julia’s surgery. The bottom line is that everything went well and they were able to remove all visible cancer! We arrived at 8am and Julia was in great spirits, quoting scripture and cracking jokes as the medical team did their extensive preparations. They rolled her […]

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Comments on Chest Surgery Update

Posted On January 11, 2016March 8, 2021 By Julia Bayer

Glenda ConnerJanuary 12, 2016 at 5:30 PMThank you for the update Andy, praising the Lord with you and continued prayers. Elizabeth HibbertJanuary 12, 2016 at 5:31 PMThank goodness all is okay with you Julia. Thank you for the beautiful update Andy. You are both an inspiration, I can’t even describe. There is no mountain too […]

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Five Days

Posted On January 7, 2016March 8, 2021 By Julia Bayer

The major chest surgery we’ve been anticipating for four months is in five days. Would you join us in praying faithfully? While there is likely less cancer to remove in this surgery, the risk factors are comparable to the invasive abdomen surgery in September. The surgical plan is to remove the cancerous lymph nodes in […]

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Comments on Five Days

Posted On January 6, 2016March 8, 2021 By Julia Bayer

Debby Anderson January 7, 2016 at 8:27 AM Dear Julia, I have been following your and Andy’s journey and am in such admiration of your faith, courage and ultimate love and concern for your family and friends. Prayers go with you, my friend, as well as positive and faithful thoughts. Thank you for sharing your […]

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Year in Review

Posted On December 22, 2015March 8, 2021 By Julia Bayer
christmas picture Julia and Andy

Last week we received my December 4th CT scan results. We are so relieved and incredibly thankful that there is no evidence of cancer in my abdomen or pelvis. Praise God for that huge answer to prayer!  It would have been a real disappointment to have had the cancer “misbehave” unpredictably and return that quickly […]

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Comments on Year in Review

Posted On December 21, 2015March 8, 2021 By Julia Bayer

Debby AndersonDecember 22, 2015 at 10:52 AMMerry Christmas, Julia and Andy. You are a true inspiration and we will continue to pray for you both. We will always be sending you positive thoughts. Your courage and determination will sustain you as you keep your faith foremost in your journey. Love to your Mom and Dad […]

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Good News

Posted On December 4, 2015March 8, 2021 By Julia Bayer
victoria falls

I’m delighted to have good news to share with you! Although I did experience two terrible bouts of nausea which sent me to the hospital, I’m now three weeks nausea-free and seeing recovery momentum. I’ve finally been able to gain some weight and energy with the help of food and medications. And in the past […]

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Comments on Good News

Posted On December 3, 2015March 8, 2021 By Julia Bayer

Jill BrandonDecember 4, 2015 at 11:16 AMYou are an awesome daughter of the King!.. Love you Julia for sharing your light with the rest of the world with your love for Jesus, and your deep faith. I’m so thankful to hear this encouraging and good news. justbenmeDecember 4, 2015 at 12:06 PMI so love John […]

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