Today is August 13. You already know that, but it’s also the anniversary of our wedding. 17 years ago today, I married my best friend. Lisa is an amazing woman of God, and I am so blessed to share my life with her. She’s an amazing wife and mother, and this whole journey is better because of her. (Just thought you should know…)
In other news, we’ve heard from the clinic in Arizona and they are telling us that Sarah’s cells are developing “wonderfully.” Sarah’s treatment is now set to begin this coming Wednesday, August 18. So, we are heading down to Mexico as a family so that we all can be together for the immunotherapy, which will take about 2 weeks. The cost of the treatment includes accommodations, so we don’t incur a lot of extra cost. (Plus – we found an amazing deal on flights, and had favor with an agent, which resulted in cutting the price of flights in half – thank-You Jesus).
This time around, the treatment is expected to be even more potent and intense, as the cells are very strong. That’s a good thing, as we are expecting great things from God in this path He has shown to us. We are asking God for His protection as we travel and for His healing to be made manifest and complete in Sarah’s body. Please agree with us for no complications and a restful time together as a family.
Thank you to each of you for your prayers and support. Many of you have been asking how you can help financially. We want to thank you for your friendship and kindness to us in this way. All the information on how to give is on www.sarahtapley.ca. The Ben Sawatzky Fund is still handling all donations that require a charitable receipt. Online giving options are available as well. Thanks again for your help in this. We truly could not do it without you!
We were encouraged this week to see a report on a Canadian National newscast (CTV) detailing a similar immunotherapy that is just beginning to be explored within the Canadian medical system. While they are just beginning to see the efficacy of this treatment, we are so blessed to be on this road already, and have seen great results. God is so faithful to lead us along His path of healing, and we are so thankful for His wisdom and direction.
Please pray for:
- Protection in travel
- Effective treatment without complication
- Financial provision
Praise God for:
- This pathway of healing that He has revealed to us
- His perfect timing and grace
- Healing and miracles
Finally, let me encourage you with this; the book of Jude concludes with this exhortation: vs. 24“To him who is able to keep you from falling and to present you before his glorious presence without fault and with great joy— 25 to the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, power and authority, through Jesus Christ our Lord, before all ages, now and forevermore! Amen.”
Jesus is the One who can keep us from falling and present us to the Father without blame. Trust Him for all that you need. He never fails!
Be blessed,
Matt
Posted by Samantha on August 13, 2011 at 5:05 pm
Praying for you all together. It’s amazing what God can do.
Posted by Susan Keddy on August 20, 2011 at 8:38 am
We have a God whose famous for the miraculous! Love you guys and am praying Gods strength and joy will overflow in all your hearts! I know it is…and I know that it will continue, cuz’ that’s just what our God does!