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This is Wrong, but I Know You are Good

“Sadness does not equal unbelief. There are things that can & should break our hearts & make us sad. It’s called lament &, throughout the pages of scripture, there seems to be an awful lot of it. When I see glimpses of God’s goodness amidst the sadness, I can stare directly into the sadness & yet worship. Lament is a kind of worship that says, ‘This is wrong, but I know You are good.’” (~Nancy Franson)

Sweet friends, they found a mass in my colon, and it is cancer.

Our cries of lament continue.

We are looking for glimpses of His goodness.

We bow our heads and long to worship.

We covet your prayers.

(We know very little detail right now. I have a CT, X-ray and appt. with the surgeon next Friday. We’ll keep you posted as we know more.)

angie

June 30, 2011

The Doctor’s Office

37 responses to “This is Wrong, but I Know You are Good”

Melody

June 30, 2011 at 3:49 pm

Oh Angie…….
I don’t know what to say………
I’m crying with you and your family……..
Praying….. hard…..

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susan

June 30, 2011 at 4:07 pm

Thankful you and your family are in His everlasting arms. Much love and prayers on your behalf. Love you!!!

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Sara-Beth Noll

June 30, 2011 at 4:27 pm

Oh friend! I am aching with you and so sad to hear this. Am praying praying praying for you!
Much much love.

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David

June 30, 2011 at 5:14 pm

Angie…I am so, so sorry.
I am praying for you….for Brian…for the kids. My heart breaks right now…and I am trying to trust that His grace is sufficient and that His power really is somehow made perfect in weakness.

– DL

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Kelly

June 30, 2011 at 5:26 pm

Oh my gosh, Angie. How? Why? UGH!!!!!!!!!!!! Scott and I will be praying for you and your family. I hate cancer.

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Gina

June 30, 2011 at 5:43 pm

OH ANGIE! My heart breaks for you! I am praying for you dear sweet friend! I love you so much!

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Rebecca @ The Road Home

June 30, 2011 at 5:49 pm

Oh no! Your words took my breath away. I am so so sorry.
I am praying for you all.

😦

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colleen wilson legge

June 30, 2011 at 5:58 pm

I love you. I love your family. Praying without ceasing.

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Ginny Thomas

June 30, 2011 at 6:05 pm

Angie, we are so sorry to hear this news. Rochelle wrote a while back that burdens are made lighter when carried by many. Please know we bear this burden with you but even more our Lord Jesus does. We pray before the Throne of Grace Eph. 3:20 on your behalf and your precious family. You are loved. Ginny

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Melissa Bruining Teeter

June 30, 2011 at 6:25 pm

Angie,

Praying. My heart aches for you and your family. I LOVE YOU. We will be on our knees!

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Katy Napotnik

June 30, 2011 at 6:28 pm

Oh, Angie. There are no words except that we will (continue to) pray. You are loved.

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Amy Montoya

June 30, 2011 at 6:29 pm

Heavy-hearted, tears, and prayers.

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Debbie Bennetch

June 30, 2011 at 6:49 pm

Dear Angie, I am praying for you through tears. Pleading that God would be merciful to you and your family this side of heaven.

We love you all so much!

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Sherry

June 30, 2011 at 6:49 pm

Praying & crying out for you now! We love you!

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maretta

June 30, 2011 at 7:07 pm

Beth just called me…

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sarah

June 30, 2011 at 8:06 pm

Oh Angie and family, we are aching and longing and saddened with and for you. Yet not without Hope. Praying for you all constantly.

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Leah Kirkpatrick

June 30, 2011 at 8:37 pm

Oh, Angie. Lifting you and your family now.

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Lindy

June 30, 2011 at 8:44 pm

Angie,
I just cannot believe this. I am so so sorry. I will pray for you, for Brian, for Asher, Micah, and Audrey.

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Julie

June 30, 2011 at 8:49 pm

Dearest, my hand is over my mouth, I am bowing before the One who loves you best and is the greatest Good, but I weep, too. We want His love to be more real to you than anything else. We want so much, but right now, we weep with you. Yet will we trust Him…Colossians 2:5, dearest Angie.

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Jonathan Carderelli

June 30, 2011 at 8:51 pm

I’m so sorry Angie…So very sorry…

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Dianna Weaver

June 30, 2011 at 8:54 pm

Angie,

We are praying for you and your family.

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Chanley

June 30, 2011 at 8:56 pm

God bless you, dear one! I am praying for you and the family!
Love to you!

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Marsha Dunn

June 30, 2011 at 9:11 pm

Oh Angie… my precious far away friend…

No breath in my lungs, no words form…

Lament doesn’t even begin to describe the cry of my heart.

Praying…

Sweet friend, we are praying…

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Katie Haynes

June 30, 2011 at 9:45 pm

You are in our thoughts and prayers….Much Love, Mark and Katie

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Jennifer Wells

June 30, 2011 at 10:01 pm

Oh, Angie! Again? I am so very sorry you and your family have to go through this! It must be so so hard to have to wait to find out what’s next. No words come to me that can compare to what you are going through except that I know the Lord loves through nail scarred hands. May they hold you tightly. Praying for you all. I love you and miss you much! Jen

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Rebecca Musser

July 1, 2011 at 5:27 am

Dearest Angie, we love you and are praying for you. My tears and words to the Father are for you. Love you.

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Renee

July 1, 2011 at 6:22 am

I just wept reading this. We are praying for you!

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Kristenkj

July 1, 2011 at 6:58 am

I am heavy-hearted, Angie. For you, for your babies, for your husband.

Praying.

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Kendal

July 1, 2011 at 7:37 am

Marshall and I are praying through tears for you and your family, Angie…strength, mercy, peace, rest, wisdom…

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Mrs. Kramer

July 1, 2011 at 9:32 am

ohh Angie. Praying for you and your family.

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Steph Saufley

July 1, 2011 at 9:32 am

God is still faithful. God is still so so good. And Jesus is still on the throne awaiting the glory we all know you will give Him…I love you.

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Adam and Lindsey

July 1, 2011 at 10:35 am

Bri just called and we love you and are praying so very hard for you.

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Dedie Gruver

July 1, 2011 at 10:50 am

Angie. Brian, and Children

WOW! I am schocked and will be praying for you. I am glad you know that God is sovereign.

Dedie

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Rachael Sloan

July 1, 2011 at 1:41 pm

Oh, Angie…this is one of those times when the Spirit must intercede for our groans! My heart hurts for you. You will definitely be in my prayers!

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jen

July 1, 2011 at 5:20 pm

Oh Angie – I’m so sorry. Praying for you and your family.

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Ken & Debbie Fields

July 1, 2011 at 6:36 pm

Brian and Angie, we are praying. I hate this news for you.

Ken, Debbie (Lockridge), Lisa & Joel Fields

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judie young

July 1, 2011 at 9:09 pm

My precious Angie,

I hope that this beautiful message from Spurgeon gives you confidence and strength to lay your whole self over on Him.

Mighty prayer has often been produced by mighty trial. Charles Spurgeon

He is ever interceding for us before the Father. The Spirit is praying with groanings and utterances far deeper then words can go. We are more than conquerors through Christ who loves us and gave Himself for us.

I thank God that we have this treasure in earthen vessels to sing forth the praises of God, and that we have the very life of Christ in us. I am praying for you.

Grace to you,
Judie

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