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I would appreciate your prayers.  I have been sucessfully battling stage 4 cancer since 2006. I had finished all my chemo, radiation and surgeries and been declared "in remission". The Lord gave me many months of remission and then they found cancer spots on each lung and my liver. Again the Lord was with me and they were dormant. Now the "spots" have become agressive and are growing. I was headed back into chemo but had to delay it as I fell and broke my wrist. I had to get my wrist in a cast first and now I will have my first chemo session tomorrow. Your prayers and Gods love will see me through this. I read something a few days ago that I would like to share.
" I have held many things in my hands and lost them all;
but whatever I have placed in Gods hands, that I still posses.

my Martin Luther

Thanks   Bob Traber

Bob I am sorry to hear this, There is nothing impossible for God and I know he will bring you through this too. I am praying brother.

Ohhh, Bob...

First of all, thank you for your post.

Secondly, we have a wonderful group on here who will pray.  I know it.

I will be praying for you in the coming days Bob and PLEASE keep us posted.  If you feel "down" some days, please just come in here and post and if you are having a "good day", just let us know.  Let's fight this together.

We have a wonderful God and He makes no mistakes.

At 5 am, Japan time, I read your post, and asked God to help you.  I will be praying, Bob.

In His Grip,
Kevin (in Japan)

Bob, just know I will be praying for you also!  Grrrr!  That C word is terrible!

Bob, I am also praying as I write this ... Our God is so faithful to answer our prayers and I know He will bring you comfort and a calmness of spirit as you, once again, place all in His hands and trust Him through this time of testing.

I'm a newbie also as I don't post very much. These verses in Psalm 119 have always been an encouragement to me reminding me to draw closer to God and His presence, as He is "The Blessed Controller of all things".  Pat and I will be praying for you and may His presence, become more real to you each day.

Psalms 119:71-76  NASB   It is good for me that I was afflicted, that I may learn Your statutes. 72 The law of Your mouth is better to me than thousands of gold and silver pieces. 73 Your hands made me and fashioned me; Give me understanding, that I may learn Your commandments. 74 May those who fear You see me and be glad, Because I wait for Your word. 75 I know, O LORD, that Your judgments are righteous, And that in faithfulness You have afflicted me. 76 O may Your lovingkindness comfort me, according to Your word to Your servant.

Bob, I am also praying for you. 

Larry

So sorry to hear about this.  Hang in there.  I will pray for you.

I'll be sure to pray as well.

You have been Lifted to the Throne Room of Heaven. By faith Trusting our God to heal you. Knowing that He is the only one that can. The Lord Jesus now holds our petitions and is ever making intercession for you before The Throne of Our Holy Father. I stand united with this great Christian Group in asking for Healing of your body. May God be Praised!

Steve
Fotobirder

Greetings Brother in Christ,

I am fairly new here. 
I do however know that God is faithful and can be trusted.
Know that I am on board praying for your Peace and Healing.
Healing is in His Hands.
Know that there are others out there at the Savior's feet holding you up in prayer at this trying time.
God Bless you beyond what you can contain.

In Christ,
Ladyliberty (Lillie)

Praying here in the north. 

Dear Bob,

I have just said my prayer to our God. I prayed that He look after you.
I asked Him to provide you with what is best for you.
Each day you say your prayer and re-affirm your faith, He is with you.
And knowing that He is there is a lot more than healing.
Take care my friend, each day is a new hope and something to thank about.

Your brother in Christ
Mario (Laughingpepper)

I am praying for you, also.  I know God can sustain you for His good purpose if it is His will.  My step mother-in-law has had stage 4 breast cancer and tumors on her liver and spine since 2002.  The doctors don't understand it.  She witnesses at every doctor appointment and testifies to the love and faithfulness of God, no matter how she's doing.  Keep your eyes on the Lord and He will carry you through whatever lies ahead.

In Christ, Kathleen

Dear brother, I so very fully agree with Paul's prayer and quotation from the psalm.  Our Father has a good purpose for EVERYTHING.  I pray He'll carry out His best purpose for you.  I pray He will give the doctors insight and wisdom and that He will lay His hand of love upon you through our Lord Jesus Christ.

Bob, I will add my prayers to those who have been offered up to the Lord on your behalf.  We know that what we give Him, He knows how to care for.  God is your loving Father and loves you more than we could ever understand.  I pray for peace and a sense of security that you are safe in Him.  And I will pray, too, for healing for your body and that Christ might be more real to you than ever before.   

So sorry to hear that you have cancer, weare1. And having a broken wrist at the same time is quite a concern too, as the treatment for the cancer might also interfere with healing of the wrist.
My girlfriend had breast cancer a while back, but she is now clear of it after having surgery and radiotherapy. A friend of hers also had cancer but had to have the chemotherapy, but she is now clear. My girlfriend is a christian, and I think that prayer certainly helps. I will be praying for you and for your healing, as cancer is a concern, but God has the power to defeat cancer.

BOB: 

I pray that God will give you the strength to endure the chemo. 
I pray that He will put to rest any fears you may have. 
I pray that you would feel His Holy Spirit right there with you.
I pray whatever the outcome, you would be drawn closer to Him.
I pray that you would turn to Him each time you feel so lonely, even when surrounded by friends and family.

Roger Bennett fought cancer for 12 years .  He was piano player for The Legacy Five.  He sang two songs that I think will minister to you.  The first one is "Whispers In The Night" begins "I am waiting for His whisper in the night."  The other "Stay Close To Me,"  says "I guess that I could ask you some miracle....but stay close to me Lord, stay close to me."   He sang them in the midst of his battle.

Although I am only an "intermittent" visitor and poster here, I am sad to read of your resurgent cancer.  I am praying that you feel the comforting arms of our Savior and know the peace that only He can give.  Our God is awesome and He is in charge. 

Hi Wear1.

Just know that you have got many people behind you including me, as I am praying for you right now. I am sorry to hear about this and to have a broken wrist at a time like this is really not helpful, but if you trust in him, he will be holding your hand all through this!!

Just remember this verse : Proverbs 3:5

5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart
       and lean not on your own understanding;
     In all your ways acknowledge Him,
       and He will make your paths straight.

Sarge

I cannot add much to the above wisdom, but I do add my prayers for your peace, healing and joy.  May you feel the reality of the presence of Jesus our healer at every step of your journey.

Hi WEARE1

I'm really sorry to hear your cancer has returned. I will be praying for healing for you and also for Gods peace in your life. I have found that if you can find peace from God not much else matters. He can carry you through anything.

Let me tell you about my mom. She is 78 and has been diagnosed with cancer 5 times, breast,lung,uterus,stomach and skin, and if you were to meet her you wouldn't have a clue. She worked a full time job at a christian day care center until a year ago when they made her quit. Her doctors are amazed and just can't understand how she keeps going. She tells them it is in the Lords hands and when he gets ready for her she will go but not before. I talked to her today and she is doing fine, as a matter of fact she says she is cured. Keep your eyes on JESUS and never give up.

Blessed be the Lord
Don

  Hi Bob.  God will give you strength and I know that he is there at these hard and awkward times.  Will be remembering you in prayer.   God bless.  Gord.

Bob Print out the words for the scriptures quoted by our members.  Review them often as you walk through this exam.  God will carry you as you progress, feel his arms about you.  We don't understand the purpose behind illnesses like this and many experiences are the same, but our Father has a special purpose for you and for your journey.  Perhaps someone will come to the Lord because of your faithfulness?  That is my prayer.  He is the Healer, of the spirit, body, soul, and mind.

Here are the words for Whispers in the Night and Stay Close to Me.  Print them out and take them with you.  As you go through the Chemo you can read them and lean on him.

Whispers in the Night
I am waiting for His whisper in the night
I'm depending on His word to give me light
I'm expecting a victory in this fight
I am listening for what God whispers in the night

REPEAT CHORUS

In the midst of tribulation, seems the darkness has no end
When my light of faith is fragile like a candle in the wind
All alone 'tho I'm surrounded by my friends and family dear
It's Your strong voice that comforts me
Your voice that says "I'm near"..

CHORUS

In your word I've found my hope
rest from my affliction
evidence of faithfulness, abiding love and grace
It is in this lonely midnight that I've found my greatest treasure
the assurance that You hear me and that you see me in this place...

Stay Close to Me
Lord, I knew a time like this would surely come my way
When in disbelief, I'd watch my whole life change
I thought I'd have the words to tell You how I feel
But the only thing my heart is telling me to say is

Chorus

Lord stay close to me, as I journey through the darkness of this great unknown
Lord, stay close to me, though I've place my faith in You, I feel so all alone
My heart trembles like a child as I walk each scary mile
And the only prayer my lips can find to speak is Lord, stay close to me

Verse 2

I guess that I could ask You for some miracle
To even take away this trial that I face
But Lord, I know that You alone know what I need
So would You hold me tight as I journey through this place

Chorus

Oh Lord, when I'm so scared, please be there, Lord
So I can rest in the promise, the promise that You care
Lord I know that I can make it through if all I have is You

God Bless you Brother

Dear Father, we lift Bob up to you in prayer, asking for courage for him that he doesn't despair, but that You will "keep him in perfect peace whose mind is fixed on you" Be gracious to him Lord, and heal him of his cancer, in the mighty name of Jesus our Lord, amen.

Joining with those who are praying for you here.

I REFUSE TO BE DISCOURAGED
I refuse to be discouraged,
To be sad, or to cry;
I refuse to be downhearted,
And here's the reason why...
I have a God who's mighty,
Who's sovereign and supreme;
I have a God who loves me,
And I am on His team.
He is all wise and powerful,
Jesus is His name;
Though everything is changeable,
My God remains the same.
My God knows all that's happening;
Beginning to the end,
His presence is my comfort,
He is my dearest friend.
When sickness comes to weaken me,
To bring my head down low,
I call upon my mighty God;
Into His arms I go.
When circumstances threaten
To rob me from my peace;
He draws me close unto His breast,
Where all my strivings cease.
And when my heart melts within me,
And weakness takes control;
He gathers me into His arms,
He soothes my heart and soul.
The great "I AM" is with me,
My life is in His hand,
The "Son of the Lord" is my hope,
It's in His strength I stand.
I refuse to be defeated,
My eyes are on my God;
He has promised to be with me,
As through this life I trod.
I'm looking past all my circumstances,
To Heaven's throne above;
My prayers have reached the heart of God,
I'm resting in His love.
I give God thanks in everything,
My eyes are on His face;
The battle's His, the victory is mine;
He'll help me win the race.

Bob, so many have provided so much encouragement here.  My addition is simply to provide encouragement as well.  Also, you have been lifted in prayer by me as well.  I pray God's strength and peace to you.

Becky

Hi Bob!

How are you doing today?

I've just dropped in to see if you've posted to let us know how your chemo went today.  No word yet but I'm sure we'll hear from you later on.

Please know that Paul and I have prayed for you several times and we'll continue.

I was thinking that isn't it wonderful to be able to lean on Jesus?  We don't have to think of leaning on our own strength but what a wonderful Savior we have that we can just lean on His wonderful arms.

Here's a nice hymn about that...

Hi all,
             I am overwhelmed and grateful for all your love and support. I am printing every word of encouragement and your words will be with me throughout my chemo and where ever my healing journey takes me. I think our Lord is trying to tell me something. My first chemo was cancelled due to my broken wrist. Today my rescheduled chemo was cancelled due to a foot of snow- which is allot here in Indianapolis, IN. My infusion center at IU Med Center was closed. So my second reschedule date is Monday Feb 2nd. Please know that all your Christian love and support will be with me always and your words will be read and reread during my healing journey.

My Humble Thanks,
Bob Traber 

There is little that I can add to what has been said.  Only that I am praying for you.  When I become worried or afraid, I always hold on to Ps. 46:10.  'Be Still And Know That I Am God.'

God Bless,

Liz

Bob, I add my prayers for our Lord to send his Comforter to be near and dear to you during this time of uneasiness, illness, and possibly fear. Rest assured, his underlying arms are right beneath you to hold you up during this time.

Ruth Ann

    Bob,
  I am praying for you also.  A scripture verse that comes to mind for me is Isaiah 46:4.
God bless you,
Rob.
      "Even to your old age and gray hairs
       I am he, I am he who will sustain you.
       I have made you and I will carry you;
       I will sustain you and I will rescue you."
                                      Isaiah 46:4 (NIV)

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I either didn't know you were from Carmel or I had forgotten.  I may be in Carmel today.  My friend and I are doing women things today...just getting out and going...we don't know where.

But IU is a great place to be for treatments for cancer or anything else for that matter.  God be with you in all you do!

I am continuing to pray for you that you may feel the everlasting arms about you.  Know that we here at CP are praying for you.  God Bless Brother. 

Please keep us updated about your journey. 

Good Morning Bob!

I've been praying for you today so just came in here in case you read this topic, just to let you know.

I was reading my little Daily Light last evening and the last part of Psalm 61:2 really stood out to me and I decided to share it with you.

...when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

Hi  All,
         A wonderful thing happened to my wife and I on Thursday after the "big" snow. We live in an apartment and park our car in front on the street. Since I have a broken wrist I am not much help when it comes to shoveling snow or getting all the snow off the car. The management plows the street but can't get in between the parked cars. Our maintenance man (  who had asked me to shoot some pics of his son playing soccer last year ) came by and offered to " unbury" our car for us. He knew about my chemo appointment on Feb 2nd . When he was finished I thanked him and he said " I am a Christian - I have a strong faith - anytime you or your wife need help call me.
My chemo will take 4hrs and any side effects will show up within 24 hours. I will let you all know Tuesday how my chemo went.
Again all your love and prayers  will be with me.

My humble thanks,
Bob Traber 

Thanks Pat,
                My oncologist says I shouldn't be feeling as good a I do. But I feel really good. I know it's all the prayers and Gods love. Most of my discomfort right now is from my wrist which is healing well. 

Bob Traber

I am praying everyday that God will touch your life yet once again!!
Why not?  He is a Healing God who keeps his Promises.
Bless you brother as you go through Chemo. May your life be touched and my God use you to touch others lives as well.

Job:11:18 You will be secure, because there is hope; you will look above you and take your rest in safety.
NIV
In His Love,
(Lillie)

Ladyliberty

Isn't it amazing how God sends his Comforter to us to lift us up. Good things seem to happen when we seek, trust, pray, and believe - and, of course, live our faith. 

God bless you as you go through these trials.

Ruth Ann

Praise God from whom all blessings flow
Praise Him all creatures here below
Praise Him above ye heavenly hosts
Praise Father Son and Holy Ghost!

There was a brother who was paying attention!

Good idea Bob...take those words of prayer and praise with you tomorrow.

We will continue lifting you up in prayer tomorrow and the coming days.

Hi.  Just a note here.   (For me, I believe this is important).  When battling any illness at all, I believe that our mind has a great ability to help our body get well,stay well, etc. 

There is such a strong song..that is a positive, hopeful, Christian "push", and does give a person strength...

Song is called :  LAZARUS..... by Carman   

I don't have a link here..but this song is so very cool, and very helpful to anyone who might be experiencing illness of any kind.    Carman brings you right back into history and sings/talks about the strength of faith etc...

It is one of my favorites.  (For me, sometimes singing or listening to songs is my own brand of praying.  There's something about connecting with God with music, songs or lyrical words; it is different but it is a strong connection).

Posting this message in a hopefully, helpful manner.   

Quote from: WEARE1 on January 27, 2009, 12:10:38 PM
I would appreciate your prayers.  I have been sucessfully battling stage 4 cancer since 2006. I had finished all my chemo, radiation and surgeries and been declared "in remission". The Lord gave me many months of remission and then they found cancer spots on each lung and my liver. Again the Lord was with me and they were dormant. Now the "spots" have become agressive and are growing. I was headed back into chemo but had to delay it as I fell and broke my wrist. I had to get my wrist in a cast first and now I will have my first chemo session tomorrow. Your prayers and Gods love will see me through this. I read something a few days ago that I would like to share.
" I have held many things in my hands and lost them all;
but whatever I have placed in Gods hands, that I still posses.

my Martin Luther

Thanks   Bob Traber

Hi  All,
          I wanted to let you all know my first chemo session went well. It was a 4 hour infusion and all your words and well wishes sustained me , along with my wife
( who I think is really an angel ). Usually the severe effects of this type of chemo happen within the first few days. I had none of these side effects so far and feel really good today. I only have this infusion every other week - so I have plenty of time to recuperate from it's effects.
I feel this is a spiritual journey of sorts for me. I have always thought of  myself as a good christian but am realizing that The words "thy Will Be Done " are about knowing that prayers are answered but in His time and according to His plan for us.. I can only continue to thank you all. What a wonderful community of Christians you are; I am humbled and privileged to belong.

My Humble Thanks,

Bob Traber

ps Theres alot of great photography in this community also.

Hi Bob

It's great to hear the treatments are going well. Praise God! Will keep you in my prayers. Keep us posted.

Don

Hey Bob.  Was thinking of and praying for you today.  I know God answers prayer, in His timing and for us mortals that sometimes seems to be forever in coming.  Read Habbakuk about how God says not yet.  Interesting book.

You're being prayed for down here in Tennessee, too!

Ruth Ann

Thanks so much, Bob, for the communication!  We're praying for you in Ontario, Canada and Paul is down in Virginia.  What a wonderful Savior we have!

You are also being prayer for in New England.
Blessings on you and your wife.
I pray each day for you as so do so many others.
In His Love.
Ladyliberty in MA

I'm still praying here in Tennessee, also. God bless you and your family.

Hi Bob!

Thinking of you today.  Hope you are doing alright.

Hi Pat,
         It's taken about a week + ( after chemo ) but my energy is returning and my appetite is coming back also. Hopefully the chemo sessions aren't going to be cumulative in their side effects. My next chemo is Feb 16th, so I am looking forward to feeling good in the "off" week.
My wrist is healing well - today the Doc said the cast has to stay on for 3 more weeks - for a total of 8 weeks. I always thought I did well typing on the computer with one hand but twice I have accidentally bumped (a key ? maybe the ctrl key? )and sent an email out while I was still typing.
I can't use my DSLR with one hand so I had to buy a new battery for my Canon Powershot so I can start taking some pictures again.
I have to remind myself that this is the effects of the chemo - not the cancer - that is affecting me.
Thanks for your post,

Bob Traber

Our Heavenly Father,

Thank you for seeing him through his first chemo treatment - now, as he approaches the second tomorrow, please send your Comforter to hover nearby during administration of the chemo and, then if it please You, please ask the Comforter to remain with him constantly as he begins his recovery from this treatment.

We thank You for your plans for each of us, since we know Your plans are perfect. May Your will be done with each of us daily we pray

In Thy Son's Dear Name,

Amen

Ruth Ann

   Hi Bob:  I have some friends who have gone through the same as you.  The Lord was there strength and I know he will be with you and also through ourprayers more strength will come. Bob just keep your faith.  Praise his name.   Gord.

OK Still Praying. Thank you for the update.

Hi Bob,
Prayers still going heavenward for you here in MA.
Ladyliberty (AKA) Lillie

....and praying for you on the Oregon coast.

My sister went through the treatments for her cancer, and she said, as you, that she felt the cancer was a spiritual journey.

Still praying here, grace and peace to you.
Becky

DEAREST FRIENDS,

You don't know me and I don't know you but you all will always be considered true friends.
My name is Lois and I am Bobs' wife (of 48 years) and all of your prayers, love and concern for my husband have truly been an amazing experience.  God must be looking down very pleased from above at each of you and thinking these are My children.  You are true examples of His words  to" Love One Another."  We will never forget it.

Bob came through his second chemo treatment amazingly well!  Our God is an AWESOME GOD.

I just want to say thank you, thank you, thank you and pray that God would Bless and Keep each one of us in His care always.

In His Hands
With  Love,
Lois

Thank you LOis for the update. 

We are continuing to pray.

Thank you, Lois.     You need to know we are praying for you as well.  Our God truly is an AWESOME GOD! 

Lois,
Thank you for the update.
I pray you and Bob sense the Lord's presence every moment of everyday!!
God is Good!!

In Christ,
Ladyliberty
(AKA) Lillie

Pat is away from the internet for a while but you can KNOW that she is praying as well.

Thank you, Lois, for letting us know that Bob's chemo treatment went ok.
I'm praying with all of his, and your, friends and family in Christ, here on CP.

Lois, it's so good to have you here telling us about your dear husband.

He's been very special to many of us here on this little site and we're going to continue praying for him.

I'm so glad that you've posted here.  Please give him a big hug from all of us.

Thanks for the update Lois and Thank You Lord for being with Bob. We continue to ask for your grace in Bob's life and treatments. We also ask for that same grace in Lois life in these trying times. We know that you are God and that all things are possible with you so we will wait to see what you are going to do.

Peace and the love of God be with you both.

Don

Hi Bob,
I will add you to my prayers.  The devil is a liar!  You have gotten this far, and Jesus has gotten you through this and will stay right by your side!  You have run the race and you're going to win it!
Father God,
We thank you for seeing Bob through his treatments and giving him your strength.  Please continue to put your healing touch upon him.  Let these chemo treatments wipe out all that cancer so that the next time it's time for tests, they will show NONE, and the doctors will be astonished.  We believe and declare his healing in the name of Jesus.  Restore his health unto you, O God.  In Jesus' name. Amen.

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Bob and Lois, I'm sitting here listening to a marvelous version of Amazing Grace. Oh, how wonderful to know that God's amazing grace is working in you and through you as you go through this situation. We love y'all and are praying for God's will in your lives.

Ruth Ann

Hi all,
        Just wanted to update you all on the latest. My chemo last monday was postponed until monday March 9th. They want me to get a CT scan first to determine if the chemo I'm getting is working. If it is, then they will proceed with my 3rd session that day. If not I guess they will revise their formulation. I finally got my cast off yesterday and now have to work on getting my wrist to move normal again. My 3 weeks  off from chemo has given me time to gain some weight back and feel alot better. Please know that you all are in my prayers and my wife's prayers every day. I know that whatever the outcome of the CT scan it is all part of Gods plan for me.

My Humble Thanks, 
Bob Traber

Hi Bob

Thanks for the update,glad you are feeling better. My prayer for you is that when they do the scan that they will not be able to find anything. All things are possible with God!

Don

Thanks Bob

Thanks for the update.  Strength and peace to you and your wife.

Bob, I am new here.
I am so sorry to hear that you have cancer. Cancer is some bad stuff. I am praying for you. God is with you - trust and lean on Him. No one knows what you and your family are going through unless they have been through it. I am a nurse in ICU and we get cancer patients. It is so hard on the patients and their families. Hang in there.
Remember - God will not put more on you than you can bear.
Smile often. Smile for your wife. Smile and laugh for yourself. Laughter can be a soul healer.

Bob, thanks so much for the update.

We're continuing to pray for you.  We ate supper in a restaurant in Winchester, VA tonight and you were in our prayers during the "Grace" before our meal. 

Lois, hugs to you, dear lady.  We will remember you as well.

Bob,
Thanks so much for the update. Happy to hear your cast is off and that you have gained back some weight. Blessings to you and your Dear Lois. I continue to pray for you both.

Ladyliberty (ANA Lillie )

We certainly pray that your better days continue. God bless you and your family.

Hi all,
         Just wanted to share some good news with you. I had a CT scan before my third chemo session Monday. They wanted to see if after 2 sessions the chemo was doing any good. The results were Good. The larger of my tumors they believe had stopped growing and the rest of the smaller tumors had definetly begun to shrink.
This was the best news I could have received. Your prayers and Gods love continue to sustain me.
My humble thanks,
                          Bob Traber

Way to go Bob, It's good to hear that.

Blessed be the Lord!

Don

Wonderful news, Bob!!

Praise God.  I am continuing to pray.

Thank you for the update!  God bless.
Becky

Super, Bob. We'll continue upholding you in our prayers.

Bob, after a few days away without internet connection, this is just so refreshing to read.  Thanks so much for sharing and Paul and I will continue to pray for you in the coming days. 

Hi Bob,
What wonderful news!!  God is Good!  Thank you Jesus!
Father God, we praise you and give you Glory!  You are bigger than illness, you are bigger than anything we might think is too big for us to handle.  Father, please continue to give Bob your strength, and please continue to let the chemo knock out all cancer in his body.  We declare healing of his whole body and spirit in the name of Jesus!  Please bless Lois, also Lord.  She is such a great support for Bob!  We thank you awesome Lord!  In Jesus' name, Amen!
Thanks so much for sharing your great news, Bob.        

Thank You Jesus!!
Praise Our Healing God!!

Such positive news. Many daily Blessings to you and your Wonderful wife.

In His Never Ending Love,

ladylberty ANA Lillie

Praying for you today.  Just wanted you to know if you are checking in.

Hi again,
               I wanted to update you all since my last Anniversary post April 10th.
The "rough patch" I mentioned got a whole lot rougher. Large weight loss, no appetite, so no strength. My oncologist brought me in immediately April 17h for labs and a CT scan. She was concerned that the cancer had spread. The labs showed nothing bad – just a low immune system – which is due to the chemo cocktail. I had to wait until Monday April 19th for the results. I must admit I was resigned to the fact that GOD"S  plan may not be what I wanted to hear. The phone call came 9:30am  and my oncology nurse's words were  "Mr Traber your CT scan results were amazing no new chemo and your existing tumors have shrunk dramatically" . WOW what news !  Conclusion was my chemo cocktail dosage will need to be adjusted slightly. I had a bad reaction but the chemo is working too well to stop now. They will manage my side effects.
I believe every day is a gift and I thank God every day!
God bless you all,
Bob Traber

Awwww... Bob, how lovely to read your post.  You and Lois have certainly been on my mind and when you are, I pray.

Thanks so much for checking in and please give Lois a big hug from me.

Thank YOu Father for this news.  Continue to hold him in your arms as he continuws to battle through the side effects.

Bob, I was wondering if you've enjoyed the birds.

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Bob, as a cancer survivor, I am pleased to hear from you.  You are in my prayers daily, as is your wife.  It is hard on all.
Becky

I've thought about you several times this past week. Thanks to our loving Heavenly Rather for His good works in your life, for guiding those who work with you medically, and for your good wife who is such a help to you. May you continue to be completely accepting of His will for your life.

You are such a blessing to so many of us!

Pat,
     I just viewed all the bird photos. They are all great pictures. Hard to pick only 5. I haven't spent much time on site but that is changing as I am able to sit at the computer for a longer time. Bird photo's are some of my favorites.
Bob Traber

That's wonderful, Bob.  I thought I remembered you saying that before so thought you'd enjoy seeing the birds.

Thanks for voting too!

Hi all,
         I thought it was about time I updated you all as to what is happening.
The months of May, June have been bad ones. The "side efects" of my chemo were not as manageable as they had hoped. My weight and strength were "tanking". The irony of this is that one of the chemo drugs ( irinotecan) was doing what they wanted it to do ie shrinking the tumors. The irony is that the irinotecan was causing severe side effects. They finally took me off irinotecan. They said the side effects would be fatal before the tumors were shrunk enough to stop the chemo sessions. They did a CT scan and said the tumors were stable ie not growing. I am presently on a chemo drug that they hope will just keep the tumors stable. As of the first of July my side effects are subsiding, my strength is slowly returning and I can venture outside the house - even go to the store with my wife. I just thank God for each day I am blessed with. I start each day and end each day by thanking God for all the blessings in my life. So I will never have a bad day.
God bless you all,
Bob Traber 

Thank you for the update Bob.  I have been praying, for the doctors to have wisdom in your treatment. And for you to have the strength to go through what is necessary.  I am continuing to pray.

I, too, am praying Bob ... It's a tough road to travel but remember you don't have to go it alone.  You know the song "You'll Never Walk Alone" 

Father, I pray for Bob.  I pray You'll particularly make him aware of Your Grace and Love and of Your presence and power.  Oh enable him to instantly and always call upon You, and move him to continue to praise You and  thank You.  Thank You, Father, for making him able to praise and thank You thus far.  Oh just make him more and more aware of Your Godhood, sovereignty perfect will and wisdon.  Oh make him know, Lord Jesus, that You are there with him.

Amen and amen

I second Judy's Amen

I am continuing to pray also Bob.

Don

Thank you Bob for letting us know.  I've been wondering how you have been and Lois too.  Please know that I'll be continuing to pray for you in the coming days.  Please try to let us know how you're doing.  Maybe Lois would post for you if you don't feel like it.

I will add my "Amen" to Al's prayer too!

Bob, This is my first time to write you and I want to tell you that I just said a prayer for you and your wife.  Take care.   Carol

Bob, you have certainly been walking through a deep valley these last weeks and months but it sounds like you are headed out of that valley now.  I pray that God will give you continued improvement and more strength day-by-day.  Glad you are feeling up to posting. I also add my Amen to Al's prayer.

I will say amen to Al's prayer too, and I am also praying for you, Lois and you doctors.

It is a privilege to lift you up to our father.  God bless you brother.

I'm wondering how Bob is doing.

Hopefully, either Bob or Lois will come and let us know.  Paul and I prayed for both of you last night, Bob.

Hi all,
        Your love and prayers always overwhelms me. I'm so grateful!!! I am doing great. Since they took me off of the "bad" chemo drug I have steadily improved. My strength is returning, I can eat most things now with only the normal side efects (ie. hot and spicy food etc.) I am actually gaining a little weight. This is a big deal for me as I am still down about 30 pounds from my normal weight. The "bad" chemo took every hair on my body - even my eyebrows and eyelashes fell out. It's all growing back. I know my tumors are still there but as long as they are not growing I will be able to stay on the "soft" chemo every other week. I will probably have another CT scan at the end of August. Then I will know for sure. My wife is a 6 year breast cancer survivor - her mamogram is coming up next thursday - so we are anxious for her results also. So.. Lois and I are doing great. God continues to bless us every day. We are so grateful to God for every day we are blessed with. Your prayers are so much appreciated and are the reason our cup truley "runneth over"
       
In His Care,
                  Love,
                            Bob and Lois Traber

I am thanking God with you for the improvement!

Praise God!

Don

Thank you, so much, for bringing this good report!   

Hallelujah and thank you Jesus for the improvement.

Grace = free and unmerited favor
Mercy = freedom from merited disfavor

Praise God for both.  Father, thank You for what You are doing in Bob and Lois's lives.  I pray You'll show Your powerful hand and Your beautiful love through our Lord Jesus Christ.

Bob, Al always puts it so beautifully I'm reluctant to add anything.  I pray that whatever our Heavenly Father allows to come your way you and Lois will always know and feel His presence and His peace.

Amen

Just a quick note about my wifes mamogram on Thursday. She was given a good report - no sign of cancer - so she now is a 7 year breast cancer survivor.
God and Jesus have again answered my prayers. I will thank God and Jesus Christ every day of my life !!!
In His Care,
Bob and Lois Traber  

Wonderful news!

Bob:  Happy to read the good news about your wife and your continuing recovery. 

Bob, thanks for sharing the good news with us.   

Thanks be to God.

Bob, thank you for that report.  She is blessed.

I go Monday for an MRI and at present am less than a month away from my 5 year survivor mark as a breast cancer survivor.  Hearing success stories is so good for me.

Becky

Nice news for you too - Becky! 

Becky  -  Lois and I are both praying for continued good news for you on Monday.
Bob and Lois Traber

Time to rejoice in all of the good news we are hearing.



Ruth

So glad and praising God for the good news for both you and your wife.     My prayers will continue for you both.

Father God,
You are an awesome God, and only You can truly heal us.  We praise You, Father for Your healing touch upon Bob and his wife.  We declare and anticipate complete healing in the name of Jesus!  Please keep them free from pain or suffering, Father.  Give them continued quality of life in Christ.  In Jesus' Name, Amen.

Hi all, Sorry, I've been away from the site for a while. But it has been good. My wife Lois and I have been doing things we couldn't do before ie  shopping together, eating in a restaurant and just doing the normal things of life we used to take for granted. We see each day as a blessing and sufficient unto itself. I'm told my cancer is dormant and now chemo is just like a visit with all our nurse friends. I still go every other week but with very minimal side effects.
Gods bless you all.
I wish you all a Blessed Christmas and a Beautiful and Healthy New Year.
I include you all in my morning prayers every day.
Love,
           Bob and Lois

I'm glad you're doing better.

Bob, thank you for bringing us up to date.  My prayers continue for your health and that of your dear wife.

Bob, I don't know how you are doing but I just want to say...




We continue to pray for you and your dear wife.

Yea!  May our God greatly bless this anniversary of your arrival on this earth.

Bob, hope you have had a Happy Birthday. 

Bob, I'm sorry I'm late for your birthday but I hope it was a lovely day.  I'm hoping the reason we haven't heard from you lately is that you're just too busy living your God-filled life!   

Please see my post HERE re Bob's being promoted to Glory.

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