Dear Church Family,

We greatly appreciate your ongoing prayers for us as Marguerite continues treatment for Multiple Myeloma. We’re now in the stem cell transplant phase of treatment which will eliminate her current bone marrow and cancer cells there, followed by infusion of her own stem cells which will grow new bone marrow. The aim is to achieve deep remission, which will hopefully last 10 - 15 years. This week she has many pre-transplant procedures. Today’s placement of the central line went very well and we clearly saw God had gone before us. :)

On April 26 she’ll be admitted to hospital and receive a strong chemotherapy drug. The following day she’ll be infused with her stem cells from storage. The next few weeks will be spent in hospital to treat the severe side effects and monitor/prevent infection. Recovery at home will follow. We’d appreciate your prayers specifically for strength and protection, wisdom for medical staff, quick stem cell engraftment and restoration of bone marrow, joy in the waiting through months of suppressed immune system and fatigue.

Please continue to pray Psalm 73:28 - that we would have the conviction to testify as God gives opportunity. Praise the Lord for the peace He gives!

Thank you for your prayers and care for us!!