"Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all of this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinquish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God." Ephesians 6:14-17

Wednesday, October 10, 2007

Invade, Take Over & Destroy

Happy 3rd Birthday Jared!!

At 2:00pm today Jared received my cells and the battle began. During the past week I have been praying that my cells would pour into Jared's body like a flood, seek out any leukemia, kill it and firmly establish itself as his new system, never to be uprooted again! When they were giving Jared my cells I asked him if he could feeling them marching in, because they are on strict orders to fight and win! They were wanting to get about 1 million cells but they ended up with 8 million...more to add to the fight.

Jared was amazing today, he got up and sat with me while they took my cells and took four walks today! What a fighter! After having a few really bad days it was great to see him up and about. He is still having severe eye pain and the doctors are trying to find a good way to manage the pain.

Please join us in praying for the following:
  • That Jared's system would assimilate into a fighting machine (a quote from Dad)
  • For very little Graft vs. Host and a lot of Graft vs. Leukemia
  • Complete healing in his eye and success in a pain management plan

For all of those in the Dallas/Fort Worth Area there will be a Blood and Bone Marrow Registration Drive at

Haltom City Fire Station #1
5525 Broadway

Saturday at 10am - 2pm

To register with the National Bone Marrow Registry it just requires a cotton swab to cheek, its that easy, and just think you could save a life. If you are interested in donating blood for Jared at Carter Blood Care just give them Jared's name and his birthday(8-8-78).

Thank you for you endless prayer and intersession, we are aware of it every minute of the day.

Joanna


8 Comments:

Anonymous Anonymous said...

Joanna, why are we not surprised that you were able to give 8 millions cells to Jared?! You are such a giving person & it just doesnt stop does it?! They obviously didn't know who they were dealing with!! Jared,we are standing in the gap and asking for God to heal your body. We just cant wait to celebrate day 100 with you all. May peace fill your surroundings and settle in your hearts as we wait for complete healing in your body. Stay strong, your celebration time is coming!! We love you all so much, hugs & kisses to all!~~xoxox~~Misty & Bob

9:44 PM

 
Anonymous Anonymous said...

March on! Believing with you each step of the way.

Pastor Eric

3:26 AM

 
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Battle on dear family, and we are right here with you for the fight. Praying for all the requests and for your strength and willingness for whatever is ahead.
We wrap our arms around you from Kansas!
Hold Fast!
Love,
Lance, Jenn, Jenna and Taryn

4:19 AM

 
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Faith expects from God what is beyond all expectation. We are expecting full restoration for you. While men use physical power, spiritual power uses men. We pray that the power within you now is used beyond any of our expectations. Love you ALL.....You ROCK on. Aunt Dixie and Uncle Bob

5:21 AM

 
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Amen and amen to Joanna's message. We, too, are praying that the new cells would graft in quickly and that Jared would gain strength. We are continually thinking of all of you and praying Psalm 86 today for you.

7:54 AM

 
Anonymous Anonymous said...

We are so glad to hear about the extra cells for the fight! (Way to go Jo) Stay strong Jared, you are amazing.
Love and God Bless,
Aunt Laurie and Uncle Brian

3:24 PM

 
Anonymous Anonymous said...

praying strongly for you Jared, that the cells from your dear sister will do the healing. Praying for your eye pain to be eased. we too are in the gap with you all the way.
love from
judy, david, ben and family.

12:24 PM

 
Anonymous Anonymous said...

We love you guys and are praying for you.

-The Rackets

3:33 PM

 

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