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Barb 10-31-2015 01:57 PM

ATT: UPCI or fomer UPCI Ministers In Central IL
 
And all concerned parties who know the power of prayer...

My brother pastors in Virden, Illinois (Jim and Julie McGee). I refer to it as 'Mayberry'...one gas station, one drug store, no Mickey D's, a town square...small town.

Anyway, he and my sister in law have labored there for many years, and may know some of the posters here. Our family received some distressing news yesterday, and I am going to share what Julie posted on FB regarding this.

Whether you know them or not, your prayers are greatly appreciated. If the Lord took me through Stage Three, and I"M still here, I know He can do it again!!

Thank you!!


"I haven't been posting or commenting on fb for a while. I don't know exactly why, I just haven't felt like my usual self. I started having some health concerns about a month ago. I'm not one to run to the doctor for every little thing, so I dismissed some pain in my stomach, thinking it was probably due to stress. When I started having some other issues, I decided something wasn't right.

Long story short, after church on Wednesday, my daughter was startled when she noticed my eyes and skin were yellow. I called my doctor at 10pm. After having a CAT scan, we find out I have a tumor in my pancreas, as well as 2 others in my abdomen area.

Tuesday I will have 2 procedures done at Barnes. One will put a stent in the bile duct, that is being restricted from the tumor. The other will take a biopsy of the tumor.

This is a road I never thought I'd have to travel. As I laid awake last night, I feel a peace that God has this in his control. Whatever the outcome, I win.

My main concern is for my family. I know we are not alone. I've already received texts, calls, and messages. My family from St. Louis came up to be with us last night and to pray for me. My main concern is my family, and I have THE BEST! Please keep us in your prayers as we start on this journey."

Barb 10-31-2015 01:59 PM

Re: ATT: UPCI or fomer UPCI Ministers In Central I
 
Could an admin fix the title please...it's Central Illinois...thanks...

KeptByTheWord 10-31-2015 02:06 PM

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Will certainly be praying! Cancer is always a dreaded diagnosis, but God is greater than the c-word!!!

Evang.Benincasa 10-31-2015 02:07 PM

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Praying now sis and will have the whole church family keeping you in prayer in Jesus name

MawMaw 10-31-2015 02:30 PM

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Praying in Jesus' Name!

Jermyn Davidson 10-31-2015 04:52 PM

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I will pray for her.

Steve Epley 10-31-2015 07:36 PM

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Praying.

mfblume 10-31-2015 08:23 PM

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Praying. Let's speak to this mountain and command it to be removed.

Barb 10-31-2015 11:13 PM

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Thank you all so much for your prayers and kind words...

"Trust is believing in the storm what we said we believed in the sunshine." - Me

Evang.Benincasa 10-31-2015 11:16 PM

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Sister Barb, Jesus will see you through. :)

CC1 10-31-2015 11:32 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Barb (Post 1400876)
Could an admin fix the title please...it's Central Illinois...thanks...

I changed it to just "IL". I am so sorry to hear this news. I will be praying for her.

Barb 10-31-2015 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Evang.Benincasa (Post 1400953)
Sister Barb, Jesus will see you through. :)

Yes, Amen, Bro. Beni!! These past 2 years He has done just that...thank you so much! I pray you and your family have a blessed night...

Barb 10-31-2015 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by CC1 (Post 1400954)
I changed it to just "IL". I am so sorry to hear this news. I will be praying for her.

Thank you so much...

Barb 11-03-2015 03:44 PM

Re: ATT: UPCI or fomer UPCI Ministers In Central I
 
Julie does NOT gave pancreatic cancer!! Praise the Lord! She does have lymphoma, and they are going to treat that with chemo, probably beginning this week.

She still has a journey ahead of her, as I know all too well, but God is good, and He's BETTER than that!!

Thank you all for your prayers...please continue to pray for my brother and his family, Pastor Jim and Julie McGee... :yourock

Evang.Benincasa 11-03-2015 08:39 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Barb (Post 1401488)
Julie does NOT gave pancreatic cancer!! Praise the Lord! She does have lymphoma, and they are going to treat that with chemo, probably beginning this week.

She still has a journey ahead of her, as I know all too well, but God is good, and He's BETTER than that!!

Thank you all for your prayers...please continue to pray for my brother and his family, Pastor Jim and Julie McGee... :yourock

Awesome news! Praise the Lord in Jesus name!

Jermyn Davidson 11-06-2015 05:14 PM

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This is TREMENDOUS NEWS!

Praise God!

CC1 11-09-2015 08:23 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Barb (Post 1401488)
Julie does NOT gave pancreatic cancer!! Praise the Lord! She does have lymphoma, and they are going to treat that with chemo, probably beginning this week.

She still has a journey ahead of her, as I know all too well, but God is good, and He's BETTER than that!!

Thank you all for your prayers...please continue to pray for my brother and his family, Pastor Jim and Julie McGee... :yourock

Barb, that is good news about it not being pancreatic cancer. I will continue to pray for healing and for peace and strength during this terrible time.

Barb 11-09-2015 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by CC1 (Post 1402891)
Barb, that is good news about it not being pancreatic cancer. I will continue to pray for healing and for peace and strength during this terrible time.

Thank you all...my brother just called, and Julie saw the oncologist today...running a bunch of tests and will begin chemo shortly.

Your prayers mean so much...


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