There are some of my new Blog Friends that may not
know the story of LEILA, My Beloved Daughters' Bestest
FRIEND in the world.
This is a picture of them during HAPPIER TIMES.
They are posing in two of my vintage hats.
My baby girl Amy is in the blue hat and Leila is in
the vintage winter wool beige hat.
Just about a year into Amy's treatment, LEILA
found out she had uterine, ovarian cancer and it had
spread through her stomach lining and behind her liver.
She was so happy that Amy was there to help walk her
through the chemo experience...because Amy could
answer questions for her that no one else who had
not been through chemo could.
Leila had been on an experimental drug that she was going
to have to take the rest of her life until another chemo could
be discovered to destroy this deadly cancer.
She was getting very thin and said nothing tasted good.
She worked 4 days a week at Staples.
She worked 2 weeks ago Monday and the next day fell
trying to keep her little dog from running into the street.
Korbi, her husband, who is pictured below, took Leila to
see her Doctor. Her Doctor did not think things looked
right with Leila and ordered a CT SCAN and it revealed
the tumor had exploded in size.
She spent a week in the hospital, came home 1 day
and was put in ICU until yesterday...they moved her out
to the floor and the Doctor told them there is nothing
more they can do and they are trying to set up hospice...
Leila can no longer walk or stand because of severe
swelling in her legs, especially upper legs.
LADIES AND GENTS...WE CAN BE FINE TODAY
AND TOMORROW BATTLING FOR OUR LIFE.
THAT IS WHY THIS WILL ALWAYS BE A PRAYING
BLOG.
I know the dark days in the hospital...I know what it is
and feels like to watch your child die. I have battled for
my own life and do battle to keep my eye sight and kidneys.
People need someone, any one willing to stand in the gap
and intercede to Jesus on their behalf when they are too
weak to do so...and YOU are that person.
We all know sad, hard times and that is why we must
not forget those who are.
IT IS NOT DEPRESSING...IT IS AN OPPORTUNITY TO
REACH OUT AND HELP SOMEONE IN NEED.
May I introduce you to Korbi. Korbi is beside himself.
Leila is his whole world. I have never seen a man love
a woman as much as he does Leila. Korbi is very
hyper and when it comes to bad news about Leila he
will wear a hole in the floor pacing...the more he paces,
the more coffee he drinks. Leila keeps Korbi grounded.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR PRAYERS.
MORE PRAYER REQUESTS
ANNETTE and her daughters:her precious little Maryn
just went to heaven/her 4 1/2 year old daughter
died of a brain tumor...this mother desperately
needs prayer.
BONNIE:uterine/ovarian cancer
SHAUNA:her chemo will continue to work
RACHEL:cancer
SCOTT and Terry:cancer returned
ANGEL DAWN:10 year old Angel/cancer
ALEX:6 year old boy/cancer
JACK:9 year old boy/cancer
JOJO:fighting cancer/BIG INSPIRATION TO
MANY...She is awesome
C MAN AND D WIFE
JOANNE:38 year old mom/wife...severe stroke
CINDY:coma
JESS:severe vomiting with pregnancy
MOTHER of Loretta (Blog Under the Wild
Cherry Tree):mother's health very fragile
DEBBIE(Blog House On the Lake):cancer
RUSS;stomach issues
MARY:cancer
ANDY(Rizzi's brother):infection in stomach after
placement of 2 stints
MR. FL:DESPERATELY NEEDS JOB
SABRE
BEVERLY LEXIE
BOBBY CHRIS
MARIA WILL
MADONNA KRISTY
ANN DEEDEE
CAROL JANE
JOHN
ALL THOSE NEEDING JOBS...MAY GOD
GIVE YOU THE WISDOM TO FIND THE
RIGHT JOB, AND WAYS TO CREATE JOBS
DEPRESSION...MAY GOD HEAL OUR
CHEMICAL IMBALANCE AND EXCHANGE
OUR GRIEF FOR UNSPEAKABLE JOY
OUR BLESSED MILITARY AND THEIR
FAMILIES...WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR
SERVICE TO THIS GREAT COUNTRY
OF OURS AND WE PRAY FOR YOUR
PROTECTION
PRAY FOR AUSTRALIA AND THE SEVERE
FLOODING
BUT HE SAID TO ME, "MY GRACE IS
SUFFICIENT FOR YOU, FOR MY POWER IS
MADE PERFECT IN WEAKNESS." THEREFORE
I WILL BOAST ALL THE MORE GLADLY ABOUT
MY WEAKNESSES, SO THAT CHRIST'S POWER
MAY REST ON ME.
(10) THAT IS WHY, FOR CHRIST'S SAKE, I
DELIGHT IN WEAKNESSES, IN INSULTS, IN
HARDSHIPS, IN PERSECUTIONS, IN
DIFFICULTIES.
FOR WHEN I AM WEAK, THEN I AM STRONG.
~2 CORINTHIANS 12 : 9-10
AND KEEP YOU UNTIL WE BLOG AGAIN.
YOU ARE SPECIAL AND I THANK YOU FOR
JOINING ME IN PRAYER, ESPECIALLY FOR
LEILA AND KORBI, AND THEIR FAMILY.
NO MATTER WHAT
HAVE A SUGAR SWEET DAY
SIMPLY DEBBIE
23 comments:
Lot's and lot's of prayers coming your way.... hugs Wendy
I said a prayer for Leila and for Korbi, for comfort and healing.
Life is sooooo precious Debbie and please know, I said a prayer for your friends.
"Be Still and Know that I am God" Psalms 46:10
Hugs to you my friend, Amy (Mom to the Four Sisters)
They are all in my prayers.
Debbie,
My thoughts and prayers are with Leila amd Korbi ...
Hugs,
Donna
It is my honor to pray for this young couple.
Jill
Saying prayers for your precious friend and her husband. It's all in God's hands.
Hugs...
Prayers for everyone involved. God fill their hearts with peace and comfort as you lead them down this part of the path in their life. Let them know you are still there and in control. Give strength and mercy during the treatments. Father thank you for you mercy
Hi Debbie,
So very sorry to hear about Leila and Korbi. What a very sad story.
I am sure this must be very hard for you too since she was Amy's best friend. Will sure put them on our prayer list and you too!!
Thanks for letting us know.
Blessings dear one,
nellie
Debbie~ I am out and about making visits and am so very saddened to hear this news. Leila and Korbi will be in my prayers, and all who love them as well, sending you a ((BIG HUG))
Sending huge hugs your way Debbie- keep being that prayer warrior..I will keep them in my prayers also-
Debbie
I know we have spoke of her and I will keep continued prayers for her and her family and extra for a special man who sticks by her....
you are such a great friend....sending you a hug to...
Sending the prayer list right up with outstretched arms and on bended knees. Praying for Leila and for Korbi too!! Big hugs to you too Sweet Debbie!! xoxoxo
TONS OF PRAYERS MY FRIEND.
You can absolutely use my print as well, just email me personally for anything you want ( I can give you an actual photo of one hanging if you prefer!) rachelwright19@gmail.com
Looking forward to hearing from you and thanks so much for your sweet comment my new friend! :)
Beautiful blog....and beautiful mission. Thank you for grounding me today, Debbie, and turning my face back towards our Lord and Savior.
Prayers have been sent for Leila & Korbi.
Thank you for doing a praying blog.
This gal was Amy's best friend and she is dying? First of all prayers to her, her husband, and family.
But how did they both get cancer - I just wonder? It seems so odd. Please forgive me for asking.
Love,
sandie
Praying they will feel God's Love surround them and have peace.
Deb
PRAYING FOR EVERYONE DEBBIE...:HUGS
My thought's and prayers are with them!!!
Blessings~~~ Daphne
Sending all positive thoughts & prayers! And thank you so much for using my image - it's perfect for this post!
Thanks so much for visiting last week - and big apologies for not visiting back last weekend. Things have been fairly hysterical, battling a heavy cold, long stints on the computer (with quite a few very late nights) but I'm finally catching up now!
Happy Pink Saturday and hugs from the UK!
I have Leila and Korbi in my prayers...
Blessings,
~Lynn
Debbie, I am grateful that you use this blog the way you do. When I say my prayers I try to remember to include all people that have troubles - the people I know and those I do not know. Your blog is a great way for me to focus on those that I do not know, and thus those that none of us know. Prayers help the person praying also.
I am still going through your post prior to this one - so many pretty things to look at.
Have a good week.
Praying for Leila. I know she is like your own.
Hugs from Heidi
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