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Ellen Keesling's avatar

April, thank you for sharing this journey. Yes, God often speaks when the world quiets amidst heartbreaking news (I'm a breast cancer survivor). Prays going up for you and your family.

April McNeilly's avatar

Thanks Ellen. It's so encouraging to hear that you're a cancer survivor.

I love connecting with people here. It's truly a beautiful space.

Rodion's avatar

Your journey breaks my heart right in two , but thank you for sharing so that we may pray for you both and your beautiful family, May Gods hand , strength and pure love stay with you always, Amen 🙏🏻

April McNeilly's avatar

Love you Rodion

Martha Marrie's avatar

Much Love and Hugs to you both

I can imagine how everything made and makes you feel. God bless you for the courage to share.

You kinda took me Back, you know my testimony too

My prayers are with you, coz I know YOU CAN DO ALL THINGS, THROUGH CHRIST WHO STRENGTHENS YOU for He did it for Me

My encouragement amidst all you are going through is, GREATER IS HE WHO IS US, than he who is in the world.

Much Love

April McNeilly's avatar

Amen! We serve a great God who understands how vulnerable we are

Carol Gauthier Brassard's avatar

Thank you for sharing April. It means so much that you are so open to share your journey with us. ❤️ I am praying for all of you. Miss you both.❤️❤️

April McNeilly's avatar

Thanks my friend. Oh what precious memories we have with you guys!

Catherine Brown-Ratcliffe's avatar

A difficult journey shared so honestly and well! Prayers continue, with love.

Catherine

April McNeilly's avatar

Thank you dear friend. Appreciate your prayers so much!

Emmanuele's avatar

I just read this out loud at dinner for Kennie.

Out hearts are with you both, and the whole family, with what you face.

You both have been amazing leaders of showing the Lords strength and Grace with your actions. So many prayers that you can continue to feel the Lords strength. ❤️

April McNeilly's avatar

Thanks Emmanuele. Such precious memories we have of you and Ken! ❤️

Pat McInnes's avatar

Thank you for inviting us to be on this journey with you. When I read your journal, I saw God in it and how God allowed things to happen for an earlier diagnosis. God is seen in subtle ways. In awareness and quiet listening God speaks. Claim Matthew 11:28 daily. Hugs.

April McNeilly's avatar

Amen. Thanks Pat. Have you read The Message version of Matthew 11:28? It's beautiful

Pat McInnes's avatar

No I haven’t. I am going to get it from my library. Wow it’s amazing. I use this with my clients but the message says it so well. Thank you April. I need to use the message bible more with the men.

April McNeilly's avatar

Not all of Peterson’s translation is as good as this passage. Some I find awkward. But this one’s a keeper!

David Harvey's avatar

Thank you April for sharing your journey. Wish we were close enough to give you both hugs. Be assured if our prayers and love.

April McNeilly's avatar

We love you and Bev!

Sandra Thomson's avatar

Thank you April for sharing your journey.

Many prayers being said

for you and your family. ❤️

April McNeilly's avatar

Thank you Sandra. We appreciate this so much.

Jelleke Sluys's avatar

Dear April,

Thank you for sharing your story, so well written and honest.We have been praying for David and you and your beautiful family ever since Ryan called to tell us the devastating news about David. We pray for time and strength and a miracle and that God will surround you with his love. You are hurting yet always greet every one you meet with your beautiful smile and take time to listen to them. We are sending our love and will continue to pray ❤️

Lori Armstrong's avatar

So hard to read this and I feel your pain. Praying for peace and the support needed around you. Hugs and Prayers.

T.H. Meyer's avatar

Prayers for you and family. 🙏❤️