Wednesday, January 24, 2007

Wednesday, January 24, 2007: First E-Mails

Dear Prayer Team,
We have received this prayer request from Dennis Rietman, on behalf of Brian and Kristi Rogalske.

Friends and Family.
I am afraid that the news about Kristi Rogalske is not what we were hoping or praying for. According to the doctors, she has stage 4 ovarian cancer. As you can imagine this was a huge blow to Kristi, Brian and their parents. The kids are not aware yet and will not find out until after school today. At the end of the evening, Kristi said she was at peace with it.... Sorry, but I am at a loss for words....
Please don't go on-line to see the survival rate or the risks, as these are just the earthly limitations we live in, but God does not.
Instead pray with boldness that God would stop this disease in its tracks. I have listed some of the things that will be occurring over the next couple months. Please pray for each item specifically.

Brian and Kristi send their thanks for the support to date. I know more will be needed.

Pray for:
*The Holy Spirit in their home and around the kids especially.
*Continually, but especially today after school Understanding at the doctors appointment to review next steps. 1/24/07 @ 9am.
*That the cancer would shrink between now and the surgery.
*Blessed surgery on Friday to remove all the cancer. 1/26/07 (TBD) A sense of peace in a time of pain and fear. Months and years to come.

"I will strengthen you, surely I will help you, surely I will uphold you with My righteous right hand." Isaiah 41:10b

"God is our refuge and strength, An ever present help in trouble." Psalm 46:1

More to come.

Thanks and God Bless
-Dennis
Dennis Rietman