Hey family and friends!
 
Some of you haven’t heard from me in awhile and I apologize for that.  I was doing good with monthly blogs on our website for a little bit, but have been kind of MIA since last summer.  A lot has happened since then, including my little sister getting married! But the reason I am sending this email is a little heavier than just a monthly update unfortunately. 

I was diagnosed with breast cancer this past Monday.  It’s been an emotional roller coaster for Marcus and me since then, but overall we have an amazing sense of peace about it, which we know can only come from God.  We are still trying to figure out the details of my treatment, but what we do know is that I will be having surgery in July, radiation after that, and possibly chemotherapy after that. 

All of you have touched our lives at some point and we value your friendship to us.  For these reasons, we felt the need to share this part of our lives with you. 

To our friends and family who know Christ personally as their Lord and Savior, I covet your prayers!  Please pray that Marcus and I would:

1. Understand more fully what it means to fellowship in Christ’s suffering - Philippians 3:10
2. Continue to give glory to Him and thank Him for all the blessings He has given us even in the midst of this storm – 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
3. Continue to trust that God is in complete control and that He has a perfect plan for us – Romans 8:28 
   

To our friends and family who don’t yet know Christ as their personal Lord and Savior, I pray that you would:

1. Consider following my story to see that it is only through a personal relationship with the God of the universe that we can have hope and joy in the midst of struggles in this life
2. Not feel sorry for me, because I don’t feel sorry for myself  J
3. Know that I am grateful to have this suffering in my life because I know it is making me a better person and more like Jesus Christ, who died to save us from our own sinfulness 
   

Comments

Erin Reichman (70.122.8.xxx) 2007-06-28 17:09:27 I just love you so much. That's all I wanted to say. Reply | Quote 0   0

Anonymous (70.244.81.xxx) 2007-06-29 12:59:58 Jocelin and Marcus, Know that Chuck and I will be praying for you two and your families! Love, Chuck and Liz Reply | Quote 0   0

phone wang (75.47.126.xxx) 2007-06-29 13:47:55 This is uncle wang. If you like to know the natural healing, I am highly recommended that you go thru the web by Bill Henderson and may purchase his bbok. Dr. Issel (www.issel.com) in arizona can be contacted by see the optiion. a web site called flaxseedoil2 can be checked. love Reply | Quote 0   0

Anonymous (75.40.24.xxx) 2007-06-30 03:06:11 I forgot to mention Professor Jane Plant's wb site. Reply | Quote 0   0

akshung (66.100.224.xxx) 2007-06-30 04:19:46 Hey, I want to "know" the natural healing too! J/K! Like I said before, you guys are and will be an inspiration to us as you progress in the long road before you. We'll always be here if ever need anything. And of course you will always be in our prayers. Reply | Quote 0   0

Susie Uy (70.44.252.xxx) 2007-06-30 07:43:16 Jocelin and Marcus, We pray that you will see God's faithfulness in every step of your journey ahead. I miss you Joce, and I love you!! Please keep us updated. Love Susie and Josh Uy Reply | Quote 0   0

Kimberly and Stew (72.177.36.xxx) 2007-07-01 09:57:25 Jocelin and Marcus, Our delay of response has only been due to a virus running in our family....we've been praying for you both continually. We kneel to our LORD who, as WesleyGrant says, is ALMIGHTY! We will watch for Him. We love you both. Thank you for your example already to all of us. love, the stewarts Reply | Quote 0   0

Todd and Olivia Engstrom (66.55.21.xxx) 2007-07-03 07:01:48 i am touched by God's grace in your life and humbled that your response is one of praise! we serve an amazing God who, as you said, promises to bring hope from our suffering! He is mighty to save... Reply | Quote 0   0

Anonymous (24.28.28.xxx) 2007-07-30 06:51:54 Hey Jocelin This is Dee Sanchez ( just incase you know another Dee. As you can see just looked at you website. Glad we got to chat today. You are truly and inspiration even through this time. ALways in my prayers love ya Reply | Quote 0   0

Anonymous (199.91.34.xxx) 2007-08-02 05:56:48 hi joc, it's me lani from namc 3 east. heard the news through sabrina. hang in there. i'm dedicating my susan komen run on nov 4 for you. take care... :) Reply | Quote 0   0

Brenda and Lyman (69.154.242.xxx) 2007-08-25 08:02:55 My sweet Joc- We are deeply saddened to have just learned of your illness. Lyman and I will keep you both close in our thoughts and in our prayers. With a faith as strong as yours and Marcus I know you are both strong enough to endure the emotional and physical struggles that lie ahead. Lyman and I both feel that God puts us here to learn and serve. We lift you both up and pray that this journey will be a short one. We love you--please keep in touch. 512-636-5053 Reply | Quote 0   0

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