[Cindylou]

Hi all,

We have a very dear friend who was diagnosed with lung cancer over 4 years ago. He has never smoked a cigarette in his life. It's pretty amazing he is still around, for which we are very thankful. (having lost both my Dad and my brother to lung cancer, as they were gone 5 months after diagnosis) He has been through over 9 different trials of drugs over the years. He's of stubborn, never give up German descent. He has been able to give away 2 of his 3 daughters over this 4 + year time period, and hopefully, will bear witness to the birth of his first grandchild in March. I just found out this morning his cancer has spread to his brain. I am just sick with grief. They just left for a 2 hour consult with his doctor, so I should know a bit more after this appointment. I believe they are going to try yet another, stronger drug. Don't know the name of it yet. He is such a fighter. It just has not entered his mind to stop fighting and enjoy what remaining time he has left, with perhaps some better quality of life. He's a bulldog, I tell you. Anyway, I would just like to request prayers for him to any of you who are of such a persuasion to pray. I firmly believe this is what has kept him alive so far. His name is Terry. Thank-you for letting me express this here.

Cindylou