A Layne Post
From celebrating Jovie’s 1st year of life to solemn talks of death approaching, June has been a full month.
My sweet Jovie was well celebrated with dear friends, and she seemed to enjoy all the festivities.
Cake!
Presents!
Big girl!
She has mastered her walking skills, which has brought much relief to this Mama, as she seems more content chasing her sister and not being left behind as often – just in time for a new baby to arrive! She has brought much joy to our home, especially as her personality emerges with each passing day.
Anaya is anxious to meet her new little sister, giving sweet kisses and encouraging her to “Come out!”
Karasi will be arriving early this week. Please pray with us for safe delivery, quick recovery, and smooth adjustments to our new immediate family of 5. Last week I hurt my back, and while I have been trying to rest it, it is still noticeable.
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Casa Ahavá is now full with 2 men and 2 women – our other family members! Our dear Eliza seems to be getting worse, which is hard for all of us to watch and especially for her to endure. You can pray with us as we seek the best options for her. Her body continues to worsen despite more medication and treatment, and she desires more and more to be near family – the most ideal scenario in our minds. I am happy to hear her speak of life and death with more peace than I have heard before.
Tomás struggles to get his white blood cell count where it needs to be and as a result has gone two months without treatment. Pray with him and us as we seek to remedy this, so he can continue with his treatment plan and return to his wife and four children.
Zakarias seems to handle his treatments with ease. While still challenging, his body has such strength, and we praise the Lord for this! He spoke with the doctor about his treatment plan this week and will soon receive a scan to decide if he can return home soon, or if he needs to continue here a few more months. His cancer does not look to be treatable, just manageable, so his fighting will continue whether here or at home.
Filomena is near the beginning of her treatment, and it looks to be a long road ahead. This is her second time here with her breast cancer having returned. Pray for her small wounds to dry up and heal and for her emotions as it is difficult for her to be far from her two children at home.
We are always so grateful to you, our supporters. I hope you know that. Thanks for praying alongside of us.
Will be praying for you, Layne, and for the safe arrival and delivery of your sweetie.
As I read your post this month my heart jumps with joy when I read about the girls and pray for Karasi’s soon arrival – but my spirit grieves over the others in Casa Ahava and the pain you all go through as you see the progress of the cancers. Oh Lord, how long before we see an outpouring of Your Spirit’s healing power in this world. I pray you will touch Eliza, Tomas, Zakaris,and Filoma. Thank You dear Lord for pouring out Your love upon all of them and watching over Jon and Layne as they watch and wait and serve You with their love for these precious people.
Tomas, Zacharias, Filomena, Eliza — oh, Jesus, how You love them … how You long for their release from pain and sickness. We long and pray for their wholeness and freedom and for their reunifications with loved one. We pray ….
Layne, what a range of emotions ;) I am so aware of God’s presence in your lives when I read or hear “an ordinary day at “The Heller’s”:) I pray for Eliza, Tomas, Zacharias, and Filomena to feel God’s presence in their lives, to believe God is still good and cares about them. Jon and Layne, may the birth of Karasi be beautiful and with ease :) Can’t wait for new family pics!!!!