Thank you for your continued prayers despite my absence from the blog! Last week was a whirlwind, including a memorable and delicious Thanksgiving Monday with family, being surprised (and overjoyed!) with the news of my brother’s engagement, two full days of doctors appointments in Toronto and maid of honour preparations for my dear friend’s beautiful […]
Read MoreGlenda ConnerOctober 20, 2015 at 8:53 AM Continued prayers precious girl! ET Mair October 20, 2015 at 10:24 AM Hey Julia! This is Erica Mair from good ol’ Brock days! I saw your blog because of Sarah Piercey’s FB and I just wanted to let you and Andy know that I am praying for you! […]
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As I’ve searched for an eloquent way to update all of our amazing supporters, blog readers and prayer warriors, I’ve struggled to find words. While the surgery went better than expected, the past two weeks of recovery have been filled with challenges. The surgery itself was incredibly successful in removing all visible cancer in my […]
Read MoreNick DionSeptember 26, 2015 at 3:39 PMJulia, we are all praying for you. The successful surgery is a blessing, every step forward is Jesus trampling the enemy. Keep your eyes on him and you will find an abundance of strength to lift you out of the hard times. We love you very much. Nick Diana […]
Read MoreThis is Andy, Julia’s husband, following explicit orders to post an update to the army of people thinking and praying for my wife. Long story, short, Julia’s surgery went well. Julia went in for surgery at 8 am in good spirits. The surgeon affirmed before the surgery that the chemo had done almost nothing to […]
Read MoreAnonymousSeptember 9, 2015 at 8:49 PMWe will continue to keep you in our prayers. If you need a nurse Joshua knows how to get in touch… anytime.. Josh and Jen’s Aunt Lis sharon dionSeptember 9, 2015 at 9:16 PMThank you, Andy, for this update. It really helps us to continue with specific prayers. Praise God for […]
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My surgery is scheduled for Wednesday, September 9th at 8 a.m. with a Surgical Oncologist from Princess Margaret Hospital in Toronto. Our kind Oncologist from Jurvinski Hospital in Hamilton referred us to PMH mid-summer and after our meeting there, we decided to have the surgery in Toronto. Princess Margaret is one of the top five […]
Read MoreNick DionSeptember 3, 2015 at 1:12 AMJulia, your courage is phenomenal. The Dion’s will continue to keep you at the centre of our prayers. “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 […]
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While we’ve found so many reasons to be thankful, there are moments when we’re struck by the reality of our situation. In these moments, we become overwhelmed and cry out in disappointment, confusion, anger, fear, hopelessness and tears. Efforts to think positively or focus on one step at a time go out the window as […]
Read MoreKelly Oucharek August 17, 2015 at 1:15 PM Julia..it is a small comfort I am sure but you are one of the most beautiful people I know, with hair and without. Thank you for including so much scripture in your posts, God really is at the center of your life. Thank you also for continuing […]
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