July 30 Update

Yesterday our friend Katie dropped by with dinner. Eli and Jerrell grabbed her by the hand and pulled her outside to show Katie their newly expanded fort. I listened as Eli told Katie (in a way that only a 3 year old can) "My mommie is sick and she is going to die. But then she will get to go to Heaven and be with Jesus and she will get a new body." As hard as it is for me to hear this and think about the realities of it…I know that it is true. And I am comforted and encouraged that my boys know that this is true. There will be grieving and sadness, but we also have hope. We take comfort knowing that Kristi will be home. A home where there is no pain, no suffering, no tears and no cancer. I hope that this comforts those of you reading this blog as well.
Please pray as Kristi has been battling lots of nausea the last 24 hours.

God Bless,

Justin

July 24 Update

A devotional I was reading this morning talked about how we as Christ followers can reflect the light of the Holy Spirit that lives within us. About 20 minutes later I got the mail and there was a card from someone that talked about how Kristi had been a light in their life. I don't think it is a coincidence that in a time in our lives that feels so dark…we are still reminded about the light. So much of Kristi's life has been about living in such a way to bring people out of darkness and into light. Hopefully some of you reading this blog can look back and remember a time that something that Kristi said, or shared, or did with you that brought a little bit more of the light into your life. And I know that even now she would remind you to go out and share that light with others. John 8:12 "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life." Thanks for the prayers and encouraging notes. Love you guys!

God Bless,
Justin and Kristi

July 20 Update

Kristi was pretty uncomfortable yesterday so the hospice team upped her medication dosage and she was able to sleep much better last night. Please keep praying for times that she can be comfortable and able to interact with family and friends. Please pray for Jerrell and Eli as they continue to process in their own ways. Please pray for Ron and Laura (Kristi's patents) that they would have peace in such a hard time. And pray for me too. Thanks

Justin

July 16 Update

Thanks for praying everyone. We are continuing to seek a balance for Kristi, trying to help her be as pain free as possible while still being able to be awake and aware of what is going on. After a visit from the hospice nurse today they are going to try a different pain medication. Please pray that it would help Kristi manage the pain without making her feel "loopy". She loves getting the cards and texts from ya'll and the short visits have been encouraging as well. Some friends came today and read this verse to her from Romans 8. "For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation (NOT EVEN CANCER) will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen.

Justin
PS - Let's keep those cards going!  Pick up a card or two and stick them in the mail this week for Kristi.  Remember the girl has a great sense of humor, too, so the cards can be funny :).  Please email me (bam@spu.edu) if you need their address. 
-Becka

July 14 Update

From Justin:

Please pray for Jerrell and Eli. Very tough conversation with them this afternoon.

July 11 Update

Justin's prayer requests for today:

1. That Kristi's pain would be better managed.  Her pain has been hovering around a 7 (10 being worst) and they'd like it to be more around a 3 or 4.  The hospice nurse was able to increase her medication, so they are hoping that helps. 

2. They have not been able to sit down and talk to the boys about all that is going on.  So Justin asked that we pray for a good opportunity for them to do that.  As you can imagine, that will be an incredibly hard conversation, so please be praying for that.


As mentioned in the post below, we will be having a short time of prayer for the Davises tomorrow (Thursday) night.  We just want to mention that this will not be a time to visit or see Kristi.  We plan to gather outside, pray, sing a few songs and leave.  We want to bless them by showing our love and support but do not want to overwhelm Kristi.  We hope to see you there!

Prayer and Worship

We will be gathering around the Davis' house tomorrow evening (Thursday) at 7:00 for a time of worship and prayer.  We'd like to make a circle of friends and family around their home and pray for our dear friends.  We hope you can join us.

I don't want to leave their address on here, so please leave a comment with your email if you need it.

Thanks!