Went to MDAnderson by 7:30 a.m. for an anesthesia assessment & are to be down there by 7:00 a.m. tomorrow (Tue) for a BX Retroperitoneal CT which in my language is a biopsy. That is to take place @ 8:00 a.m. He has been extremely tired & weak today & tonight so I trust we can make it down there. I asked him if I should call the ambulance but he said no so is sleeping now.
I asked Dr Schlembach today if his not eating had anything to do with the radiation treatments & she said definitely not but that that was a sign of the end. I was taken aback & haven't had a great evening/night. I will trust & believe that that is a sign of the end of his cancer--not his life. Please believe that with me--I know many of you are. I know that Jesus has come to give us LIFE & that more abundantly.
Thank you again for your love & prayers.
Yvonne and I are remembering all of you in prayer; beleiving that God will intervene.
ReplyDeleteBruce & Yvonne Talso
Minneapolis
Sending love your way today...hard to understand what life brings us, but we know Who to cling to when the waters rise. Many prayers are going to our Father on your behalf!
ReplyDeleteMany thanks Talsos, Robin & all.
ReplyDeleteObviously, you and Curt know that you have been in my prayers and my heart. I can only offer you both up to our gracious Lord and pray for his mercies which are new every morning. I pray that you both feel the showers of love and grace that only He can provide.
ReplyDeleteDear Linda,
ReplyDeleteMy heart is heavy after reading your update. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers every day. Your faith and hope is inspiring. Please say Hi to Curt -
We love you!
Dear Curt and Linda,
ReplyDeleteOur hearts are heavy after reading your update, but God is still on the throne and we are trusting God for a miracle. He will never leave you, nor forsake you. All things work together for those that Love the Lord. Much love and prayers to both of you.
Jim and Karen
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ReplyDeleteCurt and Linda:
ReplyDeleteWe are believing with you for a complete miracle. You have shared with us that he has given us life and life more abundantly. We agree with you on this. The Lord is evident in both of your lives and his love shows through the two of you in your daily walk as well as in your love for each other. Thank you for sharing with us what a foundation of a family needs to be built on. It is evident of the importance of Jesus in all that you do. We are thanking Jesus in advance for the miracles that are being done and are going to be done continually. We Praise the Lord for his goodness, love, peace and mercy day in and day out. The word says that, 'By his stripes we are healed'. We are standing on this with you today. The word also claims that 'we can do all things through Christ who strengthens us'(paraphrased). Keep loving Jesus as others stand in the gap for you. We love you so much. Thank you for giving of yourself in order to help us and so many have a strong foundation to build a home that is serving Jesus day in and day out through your witness and love for Jesus and us. We love you and love you again!
Be Blessed as You are a Blessing:
Ron, April & Valerie ~Sisseton, South Dakota~
Couldn't sleep...I kept hearing this song...
ReplyDeleteWhen peace, like a river, attendeth my way,
When sorrows like sea billows roll;
Whatever my lot, Thou has taught me to say,
It is well, it is well, with my soul.
It is well, with my soul,
It is well, it is well, with my soul.
Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come,
Let this blest assurance control,
That Christ has regarded my helpless estate,
And hath shed His own blood for my soul.
My sin, oh, the bliss of this glorious thought!
My sin, not in part but the whole,
Is nailed to the cross, and I bear it no more,
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul!
For me, be it Christ, be it Christ hence to live:
If Jordan above me shall roll,
No pang shall be mine, for in death as in life
Thou wilt whisper Thy peace to my soul.
But, Lord, ’tis for Thee, for Thy coming we wait,
The sky, not the grave, is our goal;
Oh, trump of the angel! Oh, voice of the Lord!
Blessed hope, blessed rest of my soul!
And Lord, haste the day when my faith shall be sight,
The clouds be rolled back as a scroll;
The trump shall resound, and the Lord shall descend,
Even so, it is well with my soul.
Hi Curt and Linda, Greg, Grayson, and Grady,
ReplyDeleteI sure love you, and I am praying for you. I think of you all the time and am so sorry you are going through this. Our hope is in God. You're faithfulness to Him as a family over the years has been an inspiration to me.
Love,
Randy
Curt & Linda,
ReplyDeleteI don't know if you remember me, but I worked with Grayson at WCIC in Peoria for 7 years. I would always get excited when he would tell us that his parents were coming to stay for a week in the motor home. Why, you ask? It's because you and your family showed me something that I had never seen before. You showed me what it was like to have a loving, caring & close-nit family. You always gave me a warm welcome hug, even though you both were the visitors! I knew that as my kids would continue to grow up, I wanted to have that kind of unconditional love and closeness with them that you both have with your boys. And I can say now that I do have that. Chelsea is 18 and Evan is now 14. I never thought that families like that existed and after seeing and getting to know the Longs, they truly do. Your actions and encouraging words always spoke VOLUMES to me! And praying over my kids daily has been a huge factor. Thank you so much for being such great examples as parents! I was watching and taking notes. :o)
It saddens me greatly to hear and read about Curt's physical health. Please know that me and my family are praying BIG in Peoria for you both as well as for the boys and their families too.
With much love,
Tracey
How do I begin to express my love for you all? The entire Brooks family is lifting you up in prayer and believing that the Lord will Bless you beyond measure. Your family has always been an incredibly inspiring example of what I believe God intended the family unit to be. Though time and distance may separate us...we have always been together in spirit as families!
ReplyDeleteI pray God will give you the strength to face the day, wisdom for the doctors, and peace and comfort for you all. Remember, His mercies are new EVERY morning.... I rejoice in that fact. Curt, I called you and Linda 13 years ago during one of the worst days of my life...you prayed with me and I will never forget what you said prior to us hanging up..."remember Kalyn, God is holding your mom in the palm of His hand right now...there is no better place to be...He will protect her!" You were so wise in your words...He gave us 12 additional wonderful years with her and we are believing the same for you! It is hard to not get caught up in the Doctors reports.... Hold onto the verse..."when doubts fill my mind, and my heart is in turmoil, quiet me and give me renewed hope and cheer"! Psalms 94:19....and remember...He is holding you...what a sweet place to be!! I LOVE YOU!!! We are here for you!
Curt, Linda & Boys - God is FAITHFUL and when things are impossible with man then GOD!!! He specializes in things thought impossible!!! We are there for you. Storming the gates of heaven for Curt's healing.
ReplyDeleteLove you and think of daily,
Jeff & Shirley
Linda - just received the news of Curt's passing. A HUGE loss for you, for us,for all who knew him. A HUGE gain for heaven. Heaven's sounding sweeter...
ReplyDeleteLove and prayers, Jeff & Shirley