For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep. For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air and so shall we ever be with the Lord. Wherefore comfort one another with these words.
2 Timothy 4:7-8
For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing .
i'm sorry to hear that Lora was not stable enough to do the stress test. thank you Lord that it was stopped for now. Val, i am asking God for His continued mercy and protection for Lora, for an opening very soon to do more testing.
heavenly Father, You made all there is without a healthcare system or money. Thank You for keeping Lora's life with her family to this very day. Please Father, I ask that You would keep Lora stable, safe, and cause her heart to work properly. Please open a date very soon, even this coming week for her to have testing done so the doctors can check her. This is a miracle Father, for her to get in so soon but this is what I'm asking for please, Your intervention. All thanksgiving and praise be to You heavenly Father for Your plan for Lora. We love You, God. Please send Jesus soon for the church. I ask these requests in Jesus name, amen
Updated on prayers for Lora!!!
She received a booking today for Oct 7th, for an angiogram at the Brampton Hospital at 12:00 noon.
She is unable to take her migraine injections for her severe headaches, which come during a change in weather.
She has an appointment and needs to see her neurologist, soon, and also has an appointment with the cardiologist
in about a week and a half this month.
I speak to Lora on a daily basis, to ask how she is doing. This suffering has taken a toll on her, feeling, down, somewhat, not knowing what to expect next. I explained to her that God didn't even spare His only begotten Son, Jesus from great suffering before crucifiction and afterwards on the cross; yet God allow it, for our sake.
I explained how Job was tested with loss and suffering, and his wife told him to curse God and die; yet Job stayed a fast and faithful servant to God to the very end and honored, loved and worshipped our creator. God bestowed a multitude of blessings, abundantly, over and over rewarding Job for his steadfastness and faithfulness to God. Job's life was spared and he lived and enjoyed God's blessings likewise. I told her, that God does allow us to be tested, sometimes, for a closer walk with the Lord; leaving the thoughts of material things, possessions, travels and pleasurable things of this world aside. He longs for us to put God first and foremost in our lives. Sometimes, it's to bring others closer to Him through our trials. Other times, it may be so we can learn to help others going through similar situations, we ourselves have had to experience in our lives first hand. Only God knows what purpose and plan he has for our suffering. God works all things for good to those who love Him, scripture states.
I told her I'm not giving up on her, and I'm holding her in prayers daily. I'm trusting God, knows what is best for Lora. She was very thankful to hear that others here have been praying for her as well.
I prayed God would send her God's peace that surpasses all understanding...continuing to lift her up with prayers to God's throne each and everyday.
Prayerfully,
Valerie
Yesterday Promises from the Bible Re: Sat. Sept. 14
Praise God, Lora had a very good day yesterday Saturday Sept. 14. Listed below is the Bible Promise posted on Saturday, which I find it fitting to give Thanks to God. We are thanking God for the precious good day Lora had with no pain to complain about; God is moving to meet Lora's needs. Prayers are beginning to be answered. Praise the Lord God the Father, for honor and glory belongs to our almighty God. I believe that God will continue to move on Lora's needs, and on your needs dear ones in Christ, whatever they maybe. Let us always remember to give the Lord thanks for everything.
Let us continue Loving and trusting God, to continue His miraculous ways of meeting needs of his people, whom love him. For God works all things for good for those who love Him.
For the Lord, provides all our needs accordingly. Amen. Praising the Lord our God for His goodness and mercy.
Let us give God praise for great things as well as the small things in our lives as well.
In Jesus Love,
Valerie
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But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:19)
God is all-powerful. He is able to provide for every need that meets a believer in his walk with Christ. As humans we often think of "needs" in the light of food, shelter, and physical amenities. However, our "real" needs are spiritual, for our spirit is eternal. Jesus has provided for all of our spiritual needs. As the Apostle Peter says in his second letter:
According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that [pertain] unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue: Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust. (2 Peter 1:3-4)
The Philippians trusted in God's promises, and they gave to the Lord's work out of what little they possessed. Praise God that we can trust in Him for our daily provision of all our needs!
https://www.blueletterbible.org/devotionals/promises/index.cfm?doy=258
Thank you to everyone, who has been remembering our daughter Lora in their prayers, or has prayed for her in the past. Lora is holding on with your prayers and ours, and trusting the Lord will see her through it all to the very end of her suffering. The frequency of pain has diminished, she is still exhibiting pain on a daily basis.
Update on Lora;
She saw the cardiologist on Friday Sept. 20th. She was told that she has coronary artery disease, which was the cause of her artery being 90 percent blocked which caused a heart attack on July 22th. He is sure it's hereditary and in her genes. The doctor is not sure why she continues to have angina pectoris. He feels that the stent which was inserted during angioplasty in July which is also medicated with brilinta should be helping better than it is at present. He is still unsure what is causing her heart pain. He is having her go back to the hospital on Oct 7th, to have another angiogram, by the different physician, to have a closer look inside at the arteries to the heart, and try to assess a further diagnosis. It would help the doctor to treat her more effectively. In the meantime. He took her off one of the heart meds, and put her on two others.
Will continue to update, when I hear anything further.
God Bless,
Valerie
:sunflower: flower for Lora
praying for her, thank you Valerie for the update
Regina, A flower for you too! :rose:
Thank you for your prayers and flower for Lora. God is holding her close to His heart, and Jesus is walking with her, to let her know, she is not going through all of this alone.
Here's a wonderful scripture and reflection prayer on the following, which brought this long time memory immediately to mind, as I read it. I thought I would post it, and share it with everyone here.
Read & be blessed.
This scripture and verse touched my very heart and soul. It brought back memories when a Christian women prayed and prophesied over me, over 20 years ago. She said she saw me as a little child, dressed in white. Jesus was walking hand in hand with me; while Jesus was telling me, all that had to come to pass in my life as yet. Jesus, said, that He would be with me through it all, and to fear not, all that was yet to come, it too will pass. She said, it was my child like trust and faith, in God, trusting the Lord, for everything, that was given to me, as a closer walk with our Lord Jesus. Jesus brought me back from the dead at age 16, and given me a glimpse of the afterlife. Jesus, been walking with me from the day I was born; all my suffering, trials and tribulations, and losses of loved ones through death and separation. I let the Lord lead, while I followed, to this very day.
If you are going through many trials and tribulations; chalk it up to a closer walk with Jesus. This is what I told my daughter who recently had a heart attack; Lora, you are now experiencing a closer walk with Jesus. Remember, He too knows what pain and suffering feels like. Lean on the Lord for understanding, and hold on to the Lord, and His promises. For the Lord works all things for good to those who love Him.
In Jesus' Love, :heart:
Valerie
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Nevertheless I [am] continually with thee: thou hast holden [me] by my right hand. Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel, and afterward receive me [to] glory. (Psalm 73:23-24)
Reflection
My Prayer: Gracious Father, thank You for continually being present within my life! Thank You for loving me with such unconditional adoration! Make me worthy of Your wonderful devotion toward me that I may give You honour and praise. Cause me to have a passionate desire toward Your word that I may please You in all I do and say. May I desire nothing on this desolate earth but the future glory with You!
https://www.blueletterbible.org/devotionals/promises/index.cfm?doy=272
An Update!!!
Lora is going to have the angiogram done this Monday Oct 7th, at the hospital.
Please remember her in your prayers on that day, that all goes well, and she'll have some answers at long last.
They will keep here there for at least 5 to 6 hours she was told. If all goes well, then she will go home same day. Hoping all goes as planned, and that Jesus guides the Doctors hands, and his eyes, to find the problem and solve the problem during this invasive exploration. In Jesus' most precious name I pray!
Lord hear our prayers!!!
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thanking God
I KNOW He is caring for Lora!
Regina & Everyone, Thank God and thank all who once again, is keeping Lora in your prayers!
Yes the Lord is caring for her too! I thank God, she made it through, with some answers to settle the heart pains she has been experiencing almost daily.
It was a long day for Lora. She arrived at the hospital at 12:00pm, fasting, and prepared for the angiogram, which was scheduled for 2:00pm, however, didn't get done until after 4pm. I don't know why there was a long delay, however, I heard from her 10 minutes after 5:00pm. She wasn't up to talking much on the phone, she sounded, exhausted, from the ordeal, feeling pain in the incision area in her arm. She was told to stay in bed, until, told otherwise. Therefore, she said she would call tomorrow and we could talk longer. She texted me, when she arrived home 9:30pm, extremely tired, with a migraine headache.
The little that I heard from her was, that there are no further blockages, and the stent is still in place that was put in back on July 22nd. The doctor who did her angiogram this time, told her, he believes that her main arteries are getting inflamed, and are constricting, causing the heart pain. He suggested for her to go back to her cardiologist, and have him put her on medication that will stop the arteries from causing these heart pains
Will update more, when I find out more information.
In Jesus' Love,
Valerie
🙏🏼❤️ Good to hear she made it back home and possibly have the answer and can get her help from her pain!
Just thinking how hard this must be for you from a mother’s stand point wanting to be right there to help! I’m pretty sure you said she doesn’t live close by and I know your health is a struggle each day!!
I pray she gets cardiologist appointment ASAP!💓
☀️Have a great day Valerie!
💜Amanda
Lora, has had a setback, and it's breaking my heart. I am so wiped out with all she has gone through and still is going through, that I can barely think straight anymore. It doesn't take much for me to cry, just the thought what she has been through lately, I easily break into tears, because of so many trials and suffering, she has gone through in such a short period of time.
An update on our daughter Lora, she spent the whole day in emergency in the hospital Saturday. She was experiencing, excruciating pain in her arm. Her Brother Paul, took her to the hospital because her husband was at work. Paul stayed with her from early morning, to late evening, until her husband and children arrived at the hospital. She didn't get home until after 10:15pm. She gave me a quick call, and went straight to bed, because she was totally exhausted from her ordeal.
Apparently the area on her hand where they cut an incision to thread through the angiogram needle and tube, has caused a blood clot in her arm. She had to spend most of Saturday in emergency with heavy medication like morphine, and other procedures, like a CT Scan, which showed the clot in her arm. She was in a lot of pain and have no choice but to seek medical assistance. She also had three heart related chest pain attacks in the hospital, which they had to control with a artery spasm suppressor. Thank God, the doctor prescribed these artery spasm suppressor, until she goes to see her cardiologist on Nov. 25.
We cancelled Thanksgiving family gathering dinner, for today Sunday Oct. 13th. We all decided that instead of having it today, we will wait until next Sunday, when Lora is rested and healed. We are however, thankful, that God has been with her through it all. May the good Lord have mercy on her and her suffering, as well may God have mercy on our whole family. We love the Lord, and lean on God for understanding.
Please remember Lora in your prayers; She is still walking closer than ever with Jesus at present. This is her only comfort knowing that Jesus and all her family love her. We are holding her up in prayers to God's throne in Heaven.
A Heartbroken Mother, who's praying for her only daughter.
Prayerfully,
Valerie
Thank you Regina, for your comments, and comforting words.
Update,
Yesterday morning, Lora called us had terrible pain in her right arm, where they put in the needle in for the angiogram, which was done in the hospital just this past Monday. Her hand was painful, swollen, and she couldn't move it without pain.
My husband and I headed out to where she lives, and picked her up and took her straight to emergency at the Toronto General Hospital. One of the top hospitals in the world, especially in Canada. It was an extremely,
long process and wait, as there were many in the emergency ward. We got there at 2pm yesterday and back home
2 am morning. It was exhausting but worth it. Lora, had another CT Scan done, blood work taken, and two bags, of
heavy duty medication given through intravenous. She was totally, exhausted, however, we drove her home, and she went straight to bed. The diagnosis was a 6 centimeter blockage of a blood clot; with two choices to get rid of it; one surgery to cut into the vein and remove it; however, the doctor said that afterwards could lead to more serious complications. The second choice was to treat it with Heparin a potin drug that breaks up a blood clot.
Lora went for the second choice, and has to give herself an injection of Heparin to her stomach, every day for 30 days. Then she has to follow up to see the vascular specialist in his office. Her husband will be administering the shots.
They put her right painful arm in a sling, also for 30 days. She also received a prescription for stronger pain killers.
This is the reason I haven't posted the daily updates until now. Therefore, bare with me, I'm just one person, and I am doing the best I am able to do every day.
Please continue to prayer for Lora's healing; she still has a hard road to recovery; however, God is good, and He will intervene because of His love for His own.
Lord have mercy on Lora, and all the poor and suffering souls today. Amen!
Valerie
am thankful to God that the blood clot was found and there is treatment. praying for your family, Valerie.
is it ok with you if I ask prayer for Lora on Friday, at a bible study I plan to go to?
Valerie,
I’m glad to hear you were able to get to be with your daughter the last time she went to hospital .. I bet that meant the world to her having you guys be able to be there!!❤️
I as well as probably everyone else here completely understands you not being able to post as much as you would like with so much your going through!!! We are praying for your daughter and you as well!!🙏🏼💕
Your poor daughter is going through ALOT!!! Will continue to pray for her and complete healing!!
💜Amanda
Amanda, thank you first of all for your continued prayers for Lora, and your comments.
Yes, she has been through alot. It hasn't been easy for her, her family, and especially for us her parents.
We actually celebrated a belated Canadian Thanksgiving this past Sunday, so that she and her family could be with us together, like every year. This was a Thanksgiving, of prayer, that she is with us, and all of us were in attendance, together, giving God thanks for her, and ask blessing for our food. She had her right arm in a sling,
as this is the only way she can relief from chronic pain. She ate dinner with us, her brother Paul and his wife, along with her family present. It was a very quiet celebration, but very nice. The turkey and fixings were good, and I was surprised I'm still able to cook such a large dinner at my age, and disability. The granddaughters helped set the table, and our Son, and wife, cleaned up afterwards, which was very much appreciated.
I spoke to her today, and she said, the heparin needles, are giving her bruises; injections in the stomach. However, she doesn't have much choice. It's either these 30 injections or a surgery that has a high risk of complications. Her choice was the injections. Her husband has been given the injections every night.
I'm trusting God, to see her through all of this; and hopefully, all this, will be soon behind her, and she will be able to go on with her life without more pain and suffering.
God Bless,
Valerie
hi Valerie. how is Lora doing? is she finished with the injections she needed? we prayed for her again today at the ladies study I go to.
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Lora is on her last 7 heparin injections, thank God for it. She was told to put them in her stomach because that is where they hurt the least. Her right arm is still in a sling, to prevent the pain caused when she moves her arm where the blood clot happens to be in. She is concerned that the blood clot may not dissolve, and she will be left in pain this way or have risky surgery as it is inside her artery in her arm. Please pray that the blood clot will completed be gone beforehand, or by the end of the 7 days left for these injections. Please pray there will be no need of surgery, especially after all these blood thinners, very risky for surgery.
I'm praying and believing God to heal her completely; she is so much in need of a rest from all that has happened to her recently.
Lord have mercy on Lora, dissolve the blood clot, heal her right arm, and make her heart whole again; in Your Holy name I pray and believe, Lord Jesus Amen & Amen!!!
Prayerfully,
Valerie
Update on Lora...
Lora just recently finished her 30 heparin shots. Her arm, right hand and fingers are still sore and swell up. Her doctor from Toronto General is going to be away in Israel, and won't be able to see her until mid January of next year. She does have a cardiologist appointment tomorrow Monday Nov.25 at 11:30am, which my husband Ed will be driving her to, as she is still unable to drive. She has not had any doctor check to see, if the blood clot is gone, however, she feels it is still there at present. The doctor in January was to check it out in December, but he is leaving for Israel. Hopefully her cardiologist will check it out sooner we hope. Please continue to remember her in your prayers.
God Bless!
Valerie
Dear Ones in Christ Jesus,
Here is a short update on Lora.
Lora, and our family want to thank everyone who has prayed or is praying for her; may your prayers
be answered as well.
Lora, has been steadily improving, although she is unable to use her right hand too much because it
still swells. She is grateful that it is steadily improving. She has an appointment with the specialist,
at Toronto General Hospital on Jan. 7, 2020. He will have her take tests to see if the blood clot in her arm has finally dissolved.
She has her good days, and some down days as well. Lora has been through so much the last 6 months, and the processes of recovery has been delayed to the blood clot caused by the second angioplasty done. However, your prayers have seen her through, and she isn't out of the woods yet for another 6 months, as she will continue to be on blood thinners, through the medication she is taking, and the stent in her artery which is also releasing blood thinners as well.
I have been on a roller coaster ride myself, with what happened to her, and then another cancer scare. It's been quite a difficult year, for our family. I have felt depressed at times, and all I could think about is the Rapture is anytime soon now, so that we could be Raptured, and no more suffering for anyone of us, anymore.
I want to thank you all for praying for me as well as our family too; I pray for all here daily, and ask God to
answer your prayers. I also pray for the salvation of all here, including your loved ones daily; may God have mercy on us all.
God Bless you one and All,
Much love in Jesus, our Lord and Savior
Merry Christmas, & Blessed New Year
Update on Lora;
She had an appointment with the artery specialist at Tor. Gen. Hospital on Jan. 7th, 2020.
The news is promising, but not exactly what she and all of us wanted to hear. She had an artery test done, to see if the clot is still there, etc. The specialist told her it had improved with those 30 needles she took and the brilinta blood thinner she is still on; however it is still there. There is also a smaller clot nearer to the wrist which had developed since. He wants her to stay on the blood thinners, and come back and see him in July, to reassess this situation. She can't stop using the blood thinners, and she can't have surgery, because she would bleed to death. Please continue to remember her in your prayers. God Bless!
This year the Rapture in 2020; no blood clots or sick and dying in heaven. Amen!!!!