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We received news that a dear friend, Al Gallant, has an aggressive form of cancer.  It started in his lungs and has spread to his spine.  He has lost an incredible amount of weight, 180+ down to 120ish.  He has been having radiation and is starting chemo next week.  He and his wife Marg have been told this will not be a cure, rather a way to extend his life.....

We have been asked to visit soon, before Christmas.  It is as if Marg knows something and was trying to communicate that to John.

They have only one child, a daughter, as well as 3 grand daughters.

Judy, I will certainly pray for healing for your friend Al. 

I will pray for Al and his wife and daughter, Judy. 

Adding to my prayer list, Judy.

Thank you, Judy for letting me know.... I remember him from your John's birthday party. I will definitely keep him and his family in prayer.

Thanks folks.  We are going to see him tomorrow.

I, too, will be praying, Judy.

Ruth Ann

We saw Al on Sunday.  He has a weak voice, and is very thin.  He had no symptoms of cancer in July when we saw him last July.  It was a good visit, and lots of memories came out.  Today was his first chemo and he came home tired.  So John told him to "Go to bed then!"  LOL Trust my hubby to be direct!

Thank you for praying and please continue.

We were to visit Al yesterday.  Since the spring he has gone downhill quite rapidly.  He is now on oxygen. he has lost a lot of weight, and is on a heavier dose of Chemo.  The cancer has moves to his hip, and that is causing terrible pain. As a result he will be going for a shot of Radiation which will relieve the pain. 

Marg's biggest concern is, "What do I do if something happens at night when everyone is asleep?"  Marg is trying to keep up to her schedule before Al became sick and the additional demands on her time now.  She is tired and concerned that she won't be able to keep up..

Please pray for both of them, as they approach these last days of Al's life.

Thank you for the update, Judy. Prayers for Al are in order.

Ruth Ann

I will definitely be praying for Al and his family. Praying for healing, the sense of God's presence, calm and peace, to be felt by all concerned.

Thank you Folks.  They appreciate you praying!

Please keep praying for Marg......Al is in the Hospital, and they are taking him off all Chemo and cancer medications.  He is very weak and has difficulty breathing.  The end is in sight......Marg is having to make very difficult decisions about how Al is going to be cared for, whether at home by her or in a hospice situation or perhaps have someone come in and stay with him at nights so she can rest.  These are very difficult decisions for a person to make.  She is very tired and I don't think she is resting at night when she does go to bed.

So many are facing difficult decisions.  I pray each one turns to Jesus for answers and He grants them wisdom and sweet peace and rest.

I agree with Janet's prayers.

Ruth Ann

We found out last night that Al has passed away.  Thank you for praying and please keep his wife, daughter, her husband and the grandchildren in prayer as they walk through these difficult times.

The funeral will likely be on Wednesday.

I'm saddened to learn of Al's death. May our Lord comfort family and friends.

Ruth Ann

Thank you Ruth Ann.