Today it's cloudy and windy in Duluth. The waves are whipping across the bay, and people are bowing their heads as they head into the wind. Dad is groggier and in a bit more pain than he was yesterday, but we still had a nice morning.He went in to get a PEG, but there was just too much cancer in there. Dr. Avello tried, but he couldn't find a spot with a clear path for it, and he didn't want to hit an intestine or anything. So it's an NG tube for us - not fun, but still much better than the vomiting, pain and nausea he'd be dealing with otherwise.
Given the lack of stomach function, and the amount of cancer that Dr. Avello found with today's attempted procedure, the timeline is looking like it's a matter of weeks. Dad's doing well considering the news. It's hitting us pretty hard. Thank you everyone for the continued love and care you are showing. It's been good to read the comments and to receive your e-mail messages.
13 comments:
Hi everyone,
It was good seeing all of you yesterday. Especially Pastor Dale, We are praying continually.
I appreciated the visit with you too Amy. I miss you all so bad.
I am going to the prayer meeting tonight which is in about 1/2 Hr.
Thank you Angela for the update, it is so neat that you made this website for all of us to keep in touch. Your dad is so proud of you.
I'll check in later.
Love to you all,
Rodney and Donna
Dear Dale & Amy,
We're greatful for the updates that we now have. We've been in constant prayer for you both during these difficult days. There were 20 people out to pray last night. God is working in the hearts of the entire congregation through your illness, Pastor Dale. We know that God is a God of miracles and we will continue to pray for your healing. What a blessing that Angela can be here with you.
With love,
Larry & Joyce
Pastor Dale, Amy & Family,
We just wanted you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers daily. Even Preston who is 2 years old prays for "Pastah Day" before every nap and bedtime. It is so nice to be able to get updates on your website.
With love, John, Kristi & Preston Brilla
Dear Pastor Dale, Amy and Angela
Words cannot express how we feel.
Pastor Dale you have made such a wonderful impact on our church and surrounding community. You have touched so many lives in the short time that you have been with us. We are constantly praying for your recovery so you can continue to do God's work here, and besides, when we start building the new church we'll need your Jeep to hold the walls up and only you know how that works!
Love Linda & Larry
Dale and Amy,
Thinking of you each hour.
Thad and I will likely come after Sunday.
Dale, I know you know, and it is hard for Thad to say, but he loves you and your influence on his life is huge.
Amy, I miss you.
Love you,
Terri
Dale and Amy and Angela -
Know that you continue to be in our prayers in these days. We are deeply thankful for the good morning that Dale had when we were with you all last week. Our time together was a special gift from God. We pray you would experience the overflow of our most sovereign God's love and grace and mercy in the midst of the trials you are enduring. We love you!
Thank you Angela for keeping us updated.
For His Glory,
Lee and Nancy Botzet
PS - Dale, you and I have spent countless hours in heart to heart talks over breakfast about what it means to live out Romans 8:17-18. My brother, I pray you would know the fullness of God as He presses the reality of this truth into your life in the place He has taken you. Lee
Your nieces and newphews on the Johnson side all love that gentle grin of yours. We love you and pray for you each day and wish for you as much comfort as God can bring. Know that we're always with you and that you are a continued source of growing faith in our lives. We marvel at your positive attitude and great and send many, many hugs.
Love you,
Shellee
Dear Uncle Dale,
Sorry about the typos, guess my emotions got the best of me on the last posting. A little giggle for you today maybe?
(I meant to comment on your great sense of spiritual strength and send you well wishes from your nephews.)
Shellee:)
Dear Dale, Amy, and Angela,
It is so wonderful to visit this site and see all the love everyone is expressing. I just want to let you know what an impact you have had on my family. Your sincere love for people is one of your many qualities god has blessed you with. Dale, you have taught me more about life in the past year than I ever thought I could know. Your non-judgmental, genuine love has swept through not only me, but also our church. You have ignited a new love for God in me that will never be equaled. We love you all and are praying continually that God will intervene.
Love, David, Michelle, Trevor, Brecken, and Blake
Dear Pastor Dale, Amy, family, and church family:
We love you and are praying for God's grace and love to fill you each moment of each day.
I want you to know, Pastor Dale, that you have been a huge influence on me and my family. You have helped us grow and be secure in our walk with the Lord that Pastor Brygger started so long ago.
When I walk through the doors at Grace Baptist Church (or encounter any of its members)I feel love, I feel God. You and your wife have been an example of faithfulfulness and trust and I thank you for choosing Grace Baptist--for choosing us.
Love,
Scott, Peggy and the girls
Hello Uncle Dale, Amy & Angela,
Since we heard the news, we have been praying for you everyday. You are a very special and brave man. You have brought alot of faith and happiness in the Johnson side of the family. We will continue to pray for you everyday and We all love you so much !!
Your niece Sherrie
Dear Pastor Dale & Amy,
I will never forget the day that you shared with us how God spoke to your heart to come to our church.
To know that God had heard our prayers and answered them in such an awesome way by sending you and Amy here was a total blessing from above. It really strengthened my faith.
There are so many wonderful memories we all shared that I will cherish forever. What an honor it was for me to sing that last song we sang as a duet..."The longer I serve Him".
We have learned so much from you and Amy and I want to thank you for all that you have done for our family and for our church. The love and unity we all feel at church is so refreshing.
We continue to pray believing that God is in control. We love you dearly.
Love, Rodney and Donna
We have kept up with your journey on the website, and we are thankful for the postings. We've been gone a lot this past month so haven't been able to stop by for a visit but please know we continue to lift you both up in prayer. We treasure our friendship and the times we've shared together. We love you and appreciate you both so much. Linda and Don McCutcheon
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