Fr. Thomas (my son-in-law's) father has received a preliminary diagnosis of liver and lung cancer. They are taking more tests to make sure this week. Please remember Fr. Tom and his family in your prayers. He is a retired Orthodox priest who lives in Alaska.

with gratitude.

porter

Porter,
May God bless Fr. Tom and his family, yourself included!
S Bohom,
Pustinik
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"Acquire a peaceful spirit, and thousands around you will be saved." –St. Serafim of Sarov

O Lord our God, Who by a word alone did heal all diseases, Who did cure the kinswoman of Peter, You Who chastise with pity and heal according to Your goodness; Who are able to put aside every sickness and infirmity, do You Yourself, the same Lord, grant aid to Your priest servant Fr. Thomas and cure him of every sickness of which he is grieved; and send down upon him Your great mercy, and if it be Your will, give to him health and a complete recovery; for You are the Physician of our souls and bodies, and to You do we send up Glory: to the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, Both now and forever, and to the ages of ages. Amen.

Prayers...

james

Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the Living God, through the prayers of St. Nectarios, St. John of San Francisco, and the Most Pure Theotokos have mercy on thy Priest Tom and grant him health and salvation.

Prayers

Lord have mercy on your servant, Thomas the Priest!!!

Through the intercessions of St. Nektarios,
we pray for strength, comfort and healing,
Alice

Update: Sad news is that...

Fr. Thomas, the Orthodox priest who my grandchildren call Papa, (the other grandfather) tests show that he has stage four lung cancer. The doctors give him 4-9 mos. It has spread to the liver as well.

porter...thankful for your prayers

My prayers.

Prayer for Father Thomas.

May the Lord grant him consolation and many graces, bringing him ever closer to Him, in this last stage of his life. AMEN

In Christ,
Alice

Prayers.

Prayers for God's servant, the Priest Thomas. May he be free of pain and not suffer in these final months.

Prayers also for my dear sister and beloved friend, Mary Jo, and all of her family as they go through these trying times.

Thanks, Neil, and all who are praying here for Fr. Thomas (Bill). He and his wife talked to hospice people last week about making arrangements for hospice help with his terminal care when that time comes. They aren't going to do radiation or chemo which is a good thing. I think their single son in his thirties will be moving in with them to help her the last few months and she is a nurse herself.

He lives in Alaska so not near here at all; but we know he is in good hands.

peace and blessings...

Porter

Update. Fr. Thomas and Matuska Lynn are doing well despite the tests showing that the initial diagnosis of cancer was accurate. Actually it is inspiring to me that they are "in faith" planning a cruise and a visit to the Holy Land in September. Please pray his life (here) is extended and they are able to do that.

Holy God,
Holy Mighty One,
Holy Immortal One,
have mercy on them.

Thank you.

porter

I add my prayers for Fr. Tom an his wife, Lynn, for their time together, alone and at peace!

Amado

Prayers that Father Thomas and Matushka Lynn have the fullest opportunity to enjoy the time remaining to him in God's service here on earth.

Update:; Thanks for your prayers for Fr. Thomas and his family. They cancelled their cruise and trip to the Holy Land due to his failing health. Our 12 year old granddaughter, Madeleine, and her father, Keith, (our son-in-law) will be visiting him in Alaska next month flying there. Please pray for them and that the trip goes well.

gratefully yours in Christ,

porter..

Lord of the Powers be with us, for in times of distress we have no other help but You.
Lord of the Powers, have mercy on and heal Fr. Thomas.

Update: Fr. Thomas and his wife remain in good spirits with much faith during this crisis. However, they cancelled their trip to the Holy Land. It is just too difficult for him to travel now.
My grand daughter and her dad (Fr. Tom's son and grand daughter) are flying from here...up there soon for a good visit with him.

Again, appreciate your prayers as God hears and provides much comfort and strength for them.

MJ (Porter)

Update: Fr. Thomas and his wife remain in good spirits with much faith during this crisis. However, they cancelled their trip to the Holy Land. It is just too difficult for him to travel now.
My grand daughter and her dad (Fr. Tom's son and grand daughter)as hoped are flying from here...up there soon for a good visit with him.

Again, appreciate your prayers as God hears and provides much comfort and strength for them.

MJ (Porter)

May Madeleine and her father, Keith, be safe and have a rewarding visit in Alaska!

Amado

Prayers.

Prayers for the priest Thomas and his family ...

Prayers for Fr. Tom and Lynn - he visited our home quite a few times when he was in Topeka, and I read for him on occasion at the Orthodox mission in Topeka years ago.
FDRLB

Thanks, Diak, I will ask Fr. Tom's son, my son-in-law, (who is going to Alaska soon) to share with them that you are among those who are praying. That should bless them.

Prayers...

james

Lord of the Powers be with us, for in times of distress we have no other help but You.
Lord of the Powers, have mercy on Fr. Thomas and the family.

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