Today, August 13, we had CT scan and a chemotherapy session.
Praise - Made the trip home without any sickness...looking great this evening.
Note - Hair has really started to fall out the last two days. Dad and Joshua are going to shave their heads. Can you say "Bob the tomato head for Dad!!!!!!!!"
HUGE Praise - Looking at the CT scan with the doctors. The tumor, July 2 photos, had completely taken over the right kidney and you could not see the kidney at all, the size of a baseball. Today, August 13, the tumor was the size of quarter and you could see the kidney as if it was whole again. Doctor quote "It is interesting...pause...no it is actually really amazing that the tumor has shrunk this small and this fast. We rarely see this drastic of a change. The tumor is only 1/10 the size since the last scans." We told the doctors that we had a lot of people praying for our son. GOD BLESS YOU ALL...OUR GOD REIGNS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
AWESOME Praise - The lungs had several growth spots in them. The scan only showed one spot left on the right lung that was about the size of a dime. That one needs to go away in the name of Jesus!!!!!!! Amen and Thank you!!!!!!!!!!
Praise - All but one Blood Count were good. The one was just a couple of points low.
Praise - Joshua gained one pound this week. He needs to gain a couple more pounds for radiation.
Prayer Requests - He needs to eat...become ravenous.
August 21 is the surgery to take the kidney and tumor out. Pray
Joshua has a strong blood count. Safety during surgery. No major
loss of blood so he does not have to have transfusion. They will
start radiation about 4 days later. Please pray that his
intestines "wake" up quickly after surgery and he has a bowel
movment quickly. That he has strength and weight for
the radiation process. They will also start the chemo again in
about a week after the surgery. Pray for nauseau to be gone.
Thank you all sooooooo much for your prayers and gifts. We are extremely humbled by our EXTENDED family. Glenn and Deana
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Good news! Our God is Wonderful! We'll keep praying!
And behold, a leper came to him and knelt before him, saying, "Lord, if you will, you can make me clean." And Jesus stretched out his hand and touched him, saying, "I will; be clean." And immediately his leprosy was cleansed. (Matthew 8:2-3)
And behold, a woman who had suffered from a discharge of blood for twelve years came up behind him and touched the fringe of his garment, for she said to herself, "If I only touch his garment, I will be made well." Jesus turned, and seeing her he said, "Take heart, daughter; your faith has made you well." And instantly the woman was made well. (Matthew 9:20-22)
Jesus said to her, "Did I not tell you that if you believed you would see the glory of God?" So they took away the stone. And Jesus lifted up his eyes and said, "Father, I thank you that you have heard me. I knew that you always hear me, but I said this on account of the people standing around, that they may believe that you sent me." (John 11:40-42)
Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live. (John 11:25)
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We serve a Mighty God that is capable of Mighty Miracles!! Know that our family is praying for Joshua and for you guys. We wish we were closer than 2000 miles away, but we're thinking about you and praying for you...give Joshua our love.
Dann, Michelle, Leah and Josiah
Stay strong and never lose faith. All Ohio is praying for young Joshua. Should you ever become afraid, remember 2 Timothy 1:7; "For God hath not given us the spirit of fear: but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind."
God can do what man can't. You have a new prayer friend praying for you and standing in agreement for your health and speedy recovery Joshua! YOU, young sir, are awesome and such a handsome young man! God bless you and to your family as well. God's peace be with you all. XOXOXO
Surgery was today. How did it go? I'll be praying for him the next few days.
Daniel, Oklahoma
To Joshua's family. May the peace of God be with you during this trying period. Please keep using the web site to update the world on his progress. He will recover!!
Heavenly Father,i pray today for your child Joshua.Lord touch him and make him whole again,bring comfort and joy to him and all his family and friends,in the name of our Lord and Saviour jesus christ, amen. charles short , Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
To Mr. and Mrs. Johnston; Remember the holy word of God, "I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee." Hebrews 13:5.
Hello. I belong to a group of men here in Lincoln Nebraska. We get together every Thursday at 5:00 p.m. CST to pray through every day issues. Your name and needs have been sent our way. We will lift you up in daily prayer and share your lives with the other people around us. I have already sent an email out to dozen of people to pray for you all.
If you ever need anything other than what is provided with emails/blogs, please feel free to email me directly at keng5386@gmail.com and we will try to help.
"Our GOD is a awesome GOD, HE reigns from HEAVEN above, HE reigns with power and love, our GOD IS AN AWESOME GOD!!!"
We love you all with an undying love and will keep praying for you all. Way to go JOSHUA!!!!
Ken Garton
David Briggs
Kirk Barber
Bruce Wagner
Andy Leatherman
Johnston Family,
First of all, Joshua is such a cutie pie! I am receiving Bible Lessons via my e-mail and learned about your situation. Although I don't have a great deal of insight to your situation, I have some. Several years ago I had a student in my class (I teach First Grade)whose brother was diagnosed with cancer at 2 years old. He went through a lengthy treatment and I watched the family survive the whole process. I know it was very difficult for them, as I am sure it is for you. But I hope you will find comfort knowing that the little boy who once had no hair and other side effects is now a healthy First Grader himself. Yes, it's a long road, but there is hope... lots and lots of hope! I wish you all well and pray for you....
Angie
angela.hall@asd20.org
I'm taking the email Bible lessons too when I heard about Joshua. What a great family. And Joshua, what a great face on a great little man. Hang it there bud!! I'll check your web site daily for updates on your status.
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Loved spending time with you guys yesterday!!
This is all such great news. Our family and church family will continue to pray for Joshua!
Ward Raleigh N.C. I was very moved after getting an email and opening the link to Joshua's blog. Love ya kiddo. We are praying for you. Let us know how your doing.
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