Thursday, October 8, 2015

Going home

Hello friends,

Obviously it's been a really hard past few days.  I'm numb at the moment.  Good news, bad news.  Bad news: There is nothing more to do for Coltrane medically besides keep him comfortable and out of pain.  After finding out the aggressiveness of the cancer, the doctors/specialists in Tulsa/Oklahoma City/New York, said that we not Coltrane is not eligible for any kind of trials.  We've exhausted all avenues of medical cures.  But of course not Godly cures.  Good news: Make-a-Wish is sending us to the beach on Sunday for a a few days so we can enjoy the ocean and warm, white sand......just our family.  It will be great.  We are sad to say that hospice will be taking over from now on. It's so tear jerking and heart wrenching to get a call from them.....about your almost three year old son.....

Please pray for:
Wisdom for the Dr's, nurses, and pediatric hospice nurses
Coltrane's cure
Our marriage to keep strong
Jackson to take this in a healthy way.
Coltrane to take all this in a healthy way.  
Spiritual guidance
For me to not cry in my ice cream.  It would be just sad, and well, too salty.  In all the darkness, God brings us joy in many ways, especially laughter, the best medicine.
We love you.

Love,
Justin
Sonja
Jack
and Coltrane the Contrarian
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16 comments:

  1. UnknownOctober 8, 2015 at 9:37 PM

    Prayers abound for Coltrane and your precious family!

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  2. DiamondCityBoyzOctober 8, 2015 at 11:41 PM

    I prayed for you all and there's no words that come to my mind besides love Faith and family and to be strong even through it all may God continue to watch over you and bless you

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  3. UnknownOctober 9, 2015 at 4:43 AM

    Prayers for you and your family. Enjoy the warmth and sand of the beach - kids always love the beach. I leaned heavily on Hospice for my daughter and they were compassionate and understanding and so so helpful. God will watch over you and your family.

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  4. KristenOctober 9, 2015 at 6:34 AM

    Praying for divine healing for Coltrane. Praying for you all as you have time together at the beach -- that those moments will become lifelong memories.

    God is a God of miracles and we believe in His power to heal completely.

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  5. Angela CastanoOctober 9, 2015 at 6:48 AM

    I don't know you, and heard about Coltrane through a friend; but I wanted you to know that even people who don't know your sweet and courageous son have been lifting You all before Jesus in prayer. I am praying not only His sweet nearness for each of you but that his comfort would wash over you all in His tender, merciful way. That these few days would be perfect, that the warm sunshine and cool, fresh breeze would strengthen and somehow renew you; and most of all that your time as a family would be ever so sweet, full of giggles and smiles and sweet (not too salty) ice cream. Praying for your marriage that as you both process in your own ways, that His Spirit would so heavily rest on you both. Praying for Jackson that as he grows and remembers, that in spite of the ache, anger would not grow in him, but rather a new, tender strength. Still praying for a miracle for Coltrane, but most of all that Jesus is holding Him tightly over these days and that He will have no pain or discomfort while you all enjoy this time together. The Lord has laid you all heavily on my heart and I will continue to pour out my heart to the Lord for you all.

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  6. pkharpOctober 9, 2015 at 7:13 AM

    Love and prayers for your family and especially Coltrane. I pray that you can make some good memories during this time together.

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  7. pkharpOctober 9, 2015 at 7:13 AM

    Love and prayers for your family and especially Coltrane. I pray that you can make some good memories during this time together.

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  8. UnknownOctober 9, 2015 at 7:23 AM

    No words... just love

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  9. UnknownOctober 9, 2015 at 7:23 AM

    No words... just love

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  10. UnknownOctober 9, 2015 at 8:17 AM

    You don't know me, I don't know you. But we are family. Hitting my knees right now on behalf of your sweet family. Right now, with promises to do the same very frequently in the days to come. You are loved.

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  11. UnknownOctober 9, 2015 at 8:47 AM

    Calling out loud on the name of Jesus for sweet Coltrane and your entire family. Bless you all.

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  12. DianeOctober 9, 2015 at 8:51 AM

    Praying for all your requests through tears. God has those mercies there for all of you every single day. You are loved.

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  13. sbolinOctober 9, 2015 at 9:16 AM

    We think of you often...with courage and Love....The Bolin Family, Greg, Steph, Kody, Antonio, Jay, Addrionna, Iris, Hannah, Bobbie and Dakota...soak in this Beautiful time together on the beach...prayers!

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  14. AnonymousOctober 9, 2015 at 9:25 AM

    I pray that God will hear your bitter weeping and relent and heal Coltrane like he did King Hezekiah in 2 Kings 20:1-7. Your faith, strength and willingness to allow God's strength to shine through your struggles has blessed and strengthened so many!! I pray those blessings are multiplied and returned to you!

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  15. UnknownOctober 9, 2015 at 10:08 AM

    Praying for Coltrane and your family during this difficult journey. We walked out son to heaven 16 months ago after battling Rhabdomyosarcoma. Feel the love and prayer that surrounds you.

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  16. karylOctober 11, 2015 at 5:45 AM

    I so love the ocean! I feel God's peace and strength both vividly when I am there. That is my prayer for you today. Rest in his arms. Psalm 120." I lift my eyes to the hills. Where does my help come from? IT COMES FROM THE LORD! " We are holding you up in prayer!

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