Cornflake Day!

Yes it's official today is a Cornflake day and apple juice as well! well you may laugh but after surgery of this nature today is a major milestone reached!!
The other good news is dad is free from intravenous medication and pain relief, he can request this if needed though.
So another good day, Thank God!

By the way, Fred we would love to know who you are, will the real Fred please make themselves known!!!!

Divine Intervention

That's what he called it! The Registrar that is, He was so amazed at dad's rate of recovery that he commented it must only be the 'divine intervention!!' we know that to be the case!
Dad is feeling a bit tired today which is not surprising really however he is managing fluids which is good.

So another day where we thank God for being our 'everything' we are grateful to Him for His hand over us and the wonderful Grace by which we stand this day.

Thanks for your interest!

A Good Day!!

Well we thank God!
Dad saw the surgeon today who said the operation was a success, He was very positive, all of the Cancer was contained in the bowel the surgeon said it had not spread, we just have to wait 10 days for Histology results to determine how long it had been there etc.. and to decide on treatment if needed but indications look very good.
Dad has been sitting up in the chair and managed a short walk he also not surprisingly went into 'pastor mode' and friend when he prayed for another patient!
We as a family breath a sigh of relief and continue to pray, we have known a peace through all of this and we thank God for this day.

So thanks for your love, prayers and interest in our family, as a Church we walk together and appreciate the care shown.

God Bless!!

Good To See Him!

Well Brenda, me,Simon and Jo were so pleased to see him today, He was very sleepy but managed a small converstion with us.
We still don't know details hopefully things will be clearer tomorrow.
We as a family have felt God's presence and have been encouraged very much by your thoughtfulness and prayers.
So thanks alot!
We'll keep you updated!
God Bless You Loads!

Back on the ward

The time is 14.15pm and we have just heard dad is back on the ward, we do not know further details yet will let you know further details when we know, thanks again for your love and prayers.

He's In!

Dad arrived on the ward this morning at 11.30 am, he has a bed which is always a good start to an admission to hospital, he has fancied a beef sandwich but unfortunately is not allowed so this will have to wait!

The surgeon has been round and was very reassuring, He will be first on the list tomorrow approx 8.30 ish, so that's good.

Mum and Dad both say they feel very peaceful, well there are so many praying to a God who hears, they felt encouraged by a verse this morning,

Psalm 138

1 I give you thanks, O Lord, with all my heart;
I will sing your praises before the gods.
2 I bow before your holy Temple as I worship.
I will give thanks to your name
for your unfailing love and faithfulness,
because your promises are backed
by all the honor of your name.
3 When I pray, you answer me;
you encourage me by giving me the strength I need.

Thankyou for your continued prayer, we'll keep you updated.
Simon, Jo and Helen.

Strength for Today - Hope for Tomorrow

Yesterday I spent most of the day in Broomfield Hospital. We arrived at 9.00am and left at 3.30pm, shattered having visited six different locations - each wth long queues. It's now definite I've got a bed on B6 I have to arrive about 11.00am on Tuesday ready for "op" on Wednesday.

Thanks for all your continued prayers and support we've had loads of phone calls and e-mails your love is overwhelming. Each day we are proving His strength is sufficient for us (2 Corinthians 12 : 9)

We plan to celebrate our Saviour's birth with our family and close friends over the next few days, see many of you on Christmas Day

Simon, Helen, Jo and Bren will keep this blog updated over the next few weeks


Love Tony

They will call him "Immanuel" which means 'God with us'

that's not only the message of Christmas -

it's our hope for everyday!!! I'm holding on to it,

and encourage you to do the same as we enter into an exciting 2006

It's Amazing!!

What can I say!!!!! We as a family are all amazed at your response over 140 hits on this blog since Monday.

The news of my diagnosis seems to be reaching near and far, yesterday it was added to Elim's national e-mail prayer letter, and we've received calls, e-mails and visits already. Thanks to everyone who has contacted us and are praying for us. This morning I've had a visit from a former colleague on the Essex Chronicle where I worked for 27 years prior to 1989

Yesterday -thanks to Caroline we had a home made Christmas Tree cake, a huge Traditional Christmas Cake from Robyn, but that just may have to be hidden until I'm home from hospital.
A praying bunny called Grace (I might sneak that into hospital) and "Willow Tree" Angel of Prayer.

We are doing OK and really feel your love and support. We are trying to keep things as normal as possible, getting prepared for Christmas both at home and at church. I'm speaking on Christmas morning (anyone got a good sermon?). Tonight and tomorrow we are hosting a special showing of "The Lion, Witch and the Wardrobe" at the local Odeon Cinema. 170 seats each night - it promises to be a great evangelistic outreach.

On Thursday morning I have to go to Broomfield Hospital for a CT scan on chest, abdomen and pelvis, please pray that this will show that the cancer has not spread outside the bowel. Then I will be attending an Outpatients Clinic for pre-operation clerking i.e. X-rays, ECG and blood tests.

Thanks for all your love and prayers and cards and ...........

Tony and Brenda

Thank You!!!

Bren and I want to say an enormous "thank you" to everyone who loved us, hugged us and promised to pray for us after yesterday's announcement that I have to go into Broomfield hospital for major surgery on December 28th.
Your love was overwhelming and already we feel lifted up and carried by your prayers.
What was so special was having Neil standing with us and praying for us, Neil you are such an inspiration!!
In the days after my "op" we'll try to keep this blog updated so that you can know what's happening, how I'm doing and pray with up-to-date info.
The response to the prayerchain which has been organised by Pat and John Kennett is remarkable, so many of you promising to uphold us before the Lord is amazing, we really do appreciate your support.

We believe that we have a great big God who holds us in his hands and nothing is too difficult for Him.