Today is Mitch's birthday. We didn't exactly get "a clean bill of health" for a birthday present, as we had requested. Early this morning, Mitch had a serious breathing episode that triggered a great deal of activity and a transfer to the ICU. However, before they could get everything processed to move him from his regular room, his breathing and all of his vital signs improved enough that he could have probably skipped this move. Even so, the doctor decided to stick with the plan and move him to ICU, hopefully for just 24 hours of observation.
We appreciate your prayers for his lungs to improve/be completely healed; the cancer to be eradicated and for God to strengthen, bless & encourage. When you pray for Mitch - pray for Chelsea, too. Her beautiful smile continues to brighten the room, but you know it's got to be hard for her, too.
Trusting Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine
(and imagining BIG STUFF!!),
Marlene
Married
Not your typical wedding kiss
Mitchell Alan Thomas
- About Mitch
- I was diagnosed on May 25, 2007 with AML (Acute Myeloid Leukemia) while living in Los Angeles, CA. After undergoing 6 rounds of chemotherapy at the LA County General Hospital, I moved back to my home in Spokane, WA fully expecting to remain in remission. Unfortunately, the leukemia came back and was discovered on March 17th, 2008. I was admitted to Sacred Heart Hospital (in Spokane) and given the news that I needed a bone marrow transplant in order to beat this thing. I will begin the transplant process at the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance on June 17th, 2008. I am no longer single after marrying my beautiful wife, Chelsea on August 2nd at the University of WA Medical Center. We are looking forward to a great future and long life of ministry once this is behind us. I am totally committed to Jesus Christ, my Lord and Savior and love to serve him especially ministering to youth (junior high and high school students.) During this entire process of battling the cancer, my Scripture focus has been 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18: "Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus." God is faithful!
Family
2 comments:
dear Mitch and chelsea
We love you both and long for your complete recovery...
Let the beloved of the Lord rest secure in Him for he shields you all day long. For the one He loves rests between His shoulders
NIV Duet. 33:12
Love Aunt Sharon
Happy (LATE!!!) Birthday Mitch! We've been praying for you.
Megan (Lynberg) Snyder
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