Just wanted to let you know that we are now safely back in Bristol.
An enormous thank you to all in NZ who sent me off with so much love and support. I can't thank you enough. I am convinced that your on-going support is every bit as beneficial as any medical treatment.
I was encouraged before I left NZ, my GP spoke with us ( she is the one who made the initial diagnosis) and commented on the "significiant shift" in prognosis. Right from the start she was working on the assumption the cancer was stage 4 so she was pretty amazed at the latest news. I'm sure this "significant shift" is a result of your love and prayers.
I am meeting with Specialists this week ( Friday, 11.30 am)so I should get a treatment plan soon. They want to start me on chemotherapy a.s.a.p (and possibly radiotherapy at a later stage). The treatment sounds very unpleasant, it is a daunting prospect. We will keep updating this blog.
Again my love and thanks to you all for your messages, prayers and kindness. God bless,
Mari xx
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So good to know you are there safe and sound Mari. :) I am continuing to pray for further 'significant shifts' in the prognosis, how wonderful to have it noticed and commented on in that way.
Lovely to see your face before you left, and you keep smiling at us from the blog.
Much love to you all, Judith XX
Welcome back to damp, cold Bristol Mari. Great to hear of your conversation with the GP before you left NZ. God is good! Hope the consultation on Friday is encouraging. God bless all you Days.
Love,
Andy and Gill
Dear Mari, wonderful to know that you are back home in Europe! Will continue to pray for many more "significant shifts". Lotsa love and prayers, Debbie and Johan, Sweden.
Dear Mari,
Matt has kept us posted of your updates, so glad that you are now back in Bristol. We will continue to pray and stand with you over the coming weeks and months.
Lots of love from the Kailous in Kent, Kos, Sharon, Steph and Louise
Hi Mari, glad to hear you are back here now (it's not cold and damp, Andy and Gill, it's warmed up for Mari!) and will be praying for Friday,
Linda xxx
hey love
glad you are back okay, we're having a little 'pray for mari' night with Chris, Esther ginga etc tonight, so will be thinking and praying lots for friday and beyond...
sending lots of love Sarah & Yves x
Hi Mari
Still thinking and praying for you. Very glad to hear you have arrived safely. God is bigger than this and even when we suffer, his power shines through in our weakness - every time you look to Him, He sees, and knows and loves you back. Best wishes for Friday. Will pray that the integration into the NHS goes smoothly. Hope to see you soooon, Love Jerem and Lyn
So happy that you're home! Looking forward to having you back in New Zealand healthy and strong. love you,
Erin
Great to hear you are back safely...it must be a huge relief to you all. Rest well this week before Friday's appointment. Lots of love to you all, Raewyn, Steve, Katie & Luke XXXX
cAnt wait to see u mari and give u giant hug - let us know wen yer up 4 visitors
so happy u r safetly home xxxxx
love meganx
welldone mari forupdating us and for managing the journey. i will keep praying, you are often in my thoughts as i go about my day. love as always jan from Brighton.
Heya babes..glad to know that u arrived in Bristol safe and sound. Was so awesome to see you before you left. It was really special catching up with you and your wonderful parents. their is just something about the "Days" that make you wanna shout Yehhaaaa!
Missing ya already.. well until I speak to u again..u take it easy my friend
much love Del xo
Welcome back, dear Days!
Love from Mary, Terry, Abbie and Matt Wood
Hey Mari Day,
Welcome back to England and the exciting weather conditions, dead badgers and other such unique things.
Glad that you're hearing some positive news, and sending you lotsa love
Xxxx Soberts
Hello dear Mari
Here we are in Dubai and it is so good to read of your shift in prognosis, and that you are back in England safely. I hope your treatment offers you good good news Mari.Thank you so much for your message.I received it in Singapore. Over and out now and \i look forward to more news from you when next I have a computer handy. Love and Hugs to you.
Mari! I have known your parents and the BCF family for a long time yet never had the pleasure of meeting you, but I know you by reputation from so many people who rave about you!
Just found out what has been happening, reading the blog I am amazed to see how God is carrying you all, I just read this verse this morning which I want to give you...
"Is.46:Even to your old age and grey hairs I am he, I am he who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you;
I will sustain you and I will rescue you."
In fact I was sent a tape a while back of you speaking at BCF which was a great encouragement both to myself and a friend (who is about to head off to do christian counselling with sex workers in Chad!) I guess the fact we've never met will encourage you that God has and is using your life so powerfully and I know He will keep on carrying you with His love and faithfulness. I will be praying for you all, lots of love to Dave and Rhi!
Oh Mariday! Good to have you all here. Message from 'Rinden' eh?Your fame is spreading. Grey hair - uh hu, nice! Praying for smooth transition into the UK health system! See you soon. Lesley & Mike (Deb can do her own now!)xxx
heya hun,
How are you? Jon and I are now in Dubai - about to hop on a plane home... Been thinking of ya and Phil heaps, and when we were in your neck of the woods(near Wales and London) we were desperately trying to get in touch with you to see if you're up for a visit - hence all the messages and texts... but no emails... Anyway babe - so sorry it didn't work out this time, but no doubt we'll be back over sometime in the next year or so... Jon sends lots of love tooo.
p.s. Jess, Faith and Eli have moved in to Glenalmond...
hi there my dear friend. just wanted to say hello and tell you that youre often in my prayers and always in my heart. i sent you a txt for your birthday but now realise you probably don't have that mobile any more - so happy birthday (belated). we ate a pie in your absence. thanks for your lovely letters and care and concern for me and the court case - how do you do it - to remain so giving?? i love you dearly and continue to pray for your recovery. blessings pauline
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