March 21st - Prayer Update

Dear Friends,

On behalf of Greg and Jeane Olson, I am sending you this prayer update regarding Greg's healing journey. Greg continues to have no symptoms. He is continuing to work and has no physical limitations. After having his initial oncology consultation at MD Anderson, he underwent a series of tests last week. His CT scan which showed that the lung nodules and the left kidney bed lesion remain the same size as on his prior test in mid-January.  In addition, he had an MRI of his right leg, which showed an 14 cm long by 5.5 cm wide mass/growth (5 1/2 inch by 2 inch ) in his quadriceps muscle (front portion of his thigh).  This is a new finding. Greg will undergo a needle biopsy of this right thigh mass today (Wednesday 3/21) at 1pm.

Please join us for our next intercessory prayer meeting for Greg on this Friday March 23rd at 7pm in Elly's Home. Mark W. will be leading us in worship.

Please continue to pray for the following areas of concern:

-  For the right thigh biopsy - that there would be no complications. That Greg would recover quickly. That it would show no signs of cancer. That there would be a sufficient tissue sample so that the pathologist may determine the correct diagnosis.

-  For wisdom, guidance and discernment for Greg and Jeane as they navigate through the medical evaluations and make vital decisions. That they may have understanding and clarity as they receive test results and doctors' recommendations.

-  For wisdom, knowledge and skill for Greg's medical team - Dr. Wong, his oncologist, Dr. Gimbel, his surgeon and the clinical staff at MD Anderson Medical Center.

-  For encouragement and strength for Greg and Jeane. That they may continue to be surrounded by the Lord's peaceful healing presence. That He would be their Anchor and Shield. That the Lord would reveal Himself to Greg and Jeane in a powerful way. That He would make His will and desires known to them. That they would have ears to hear and eyes to see.

-  For complete healing for Greg's body. That the lung nodules, left kidney bed area and right thigh growth would be healed. Please continue to pray in alignment with the prayer that Greg has been lead to pray:  As Jesus cursed the Fig tree, that was unfruitful, to wither and die, so we also curse any mutated (cancer) cell in his body.  We speak words of blessing on every healthy cell/organ in his body. (Matthew 21: 18-22). That the "fruitful"/healthy parts of his body would be prosper.

- For healing of his remaining right kidney. That his kidney would filter properly - that it's function would be preserved and even restored.

- For healing of his pancreas. That his blood sugars would normalize. For guidance in the areas of nutritional and medical treatment regimens. In addition, healing of his high blood pressure, low back pain due to spinal stenosis and gout.

- For spiritual protection for Greg and Jeane for it has become very clear that we are waging a spiritual battle in addition to a physical battle.

- For their family, especially Greg's daughters Anna in Florida  and Stacy in Minnesota.


We so appreciate your prayers and support for Greg and Jeane. Many thanks to you all.

Blessings to you,

Ethie