Prayer for Dad

My dad, Jim Gramling, is 65 years old and has been battling a growth on his tongue for two years. It wasn't until after his fourth biopsy and a new doctor that they found out what the problem is. His diagnosis is Dysplasia & Squamous Cell Carcinoma (Tongue Cancer). Last week, he had 25% of his tongue removed and this Thursday, he goes to the doctor to find out his options and the next step. While Steph and I are thousands of miles away and wish we could be there with him, we know that the Holy Spirit is alive and well in Paragould, Arkansas and will give him and his wife, Deborah, strength and peace. His doctor is in St. Louis and he and Deborah will be driving up there on Thursday. If you would leave a comment of encouragement or prayer, I know it would mean so much to my Dad and his wife. Thank you for your prayers. We love you guys... Troy, Steph, Tyler, Carson and Baylee

Posted on Tuesday, January 26, 2010 by Troy Gramling

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1. Ginger wrote:: Troy & Steph,
I am praying for Jim & his wife Deborah (& for you guys as well). I know our God is bigger than this illness and will pray He touches your dad in a very special way. I'm just down the road if they need anything...and I truly mean that! Love you guys!!
January 26, 2010 @ 10:12 AM
2. Jake Glaser wrote:: Pastor Troy,
As you have always prayed for me and my family, I give you in return my prayers and blessings to your family.
January 26, 2010 @ 10:12 AM
3. dawn wrote:: Praying for your dad and your family!! May he continue to trust in the Lord for all he needs and find the comfort and strength to get thru this .. amen
January 26, 2010 @ 10:16 AM
4. Genevieve Nazario wrote:: Pastor Troy,
My thoughts and prayers are with your father and your family at this difficult time. Although you cannot be with your father at this time, have peace knowing that our God is there by his side as well as yours. Again, my prayers are with you!
January 26, 2010 @ 10:18 AM
5. Angie Smith wrote:: Prayers are definitely going out to you and your family during this difficult time!
January 26, 2010 @ 10:28 AM
6. Jorge wrote:: My prayers are with your Dad and Deborah Pastor. I will also pray that God give you and your entire family strength during your Dad's health issue and his full recovery. Jorge, Ammi, Justin and Celeste Chades
January 26, 2010 @ 10:39 AM
7. Marilyn Ramos wrote:: My prayers go to your father and his wife. I pray that he has faith, strength, healing and comfort in this trial he's going through. God bless you Mr.Jim Gramling!
January 26, 2010 @ 10:45 AM
8. Carmela wrote:: My prayers are with you and your family. I have been though a simlar cancer situation and family support and prayer are what keeps me going. I am sure with the great cancer research centers and the prayers your father will going just find.
January 26, 2010 @ 10:56 AM
9. Mindy Moffatt wrote:: Pastor Troy,

My thoughts and prayers are with your father and your entire family.

"God doesn't give us more than we can handle" I truly believe that and I know you do too. Your father is in good hands!!

God is amazing and is always there and will always take care of us.

Please know we are ALL thinking of you and your father and send much love and prayers your way!

(HUGS)
January 26, 2010 @ 11:13 AM
10. Julius & Larissa Hammond wrote:: Praying for your Dad, Pastor Troy. We will keep him lifted up in prayer and for your family as well.
January 26, 2010 @ 11:15 AM
11. LeadHership wrote:: Dear Jim and Deborah,
We are praying for you during this time. God's promise to us, that has always encouraged me is, "but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." (Isaiah 40:31).
January 26, 2010 @ 11:21 AM
12. Bev wrote:: Pastor Troy,
Keeping you and your family in our prayers. I hope that your dad feels the peace that transcends from all of us praying for him.
We pray for the doctors who's care he is in and trust that they will keep him comfortable.
January 26, 2010 @ 11:21 AM
13. Nancy Caceres wrote:: Your father's family and yours will be in my families prayers. We trust and believe in a big God, no better doctor than our God.
January 26, 2010 @ 12:21 PM
14. sonya wrote:: I will lift your father, his wife and all of your family up in prayer.
January 26, 2010 @ 12:29 PM
15. Eileen Fragomeno wrote:: My prayers are with your family during this time. Both my parents dealt with cancer, too. I know how difficult this is for you. May God bless always. Have faith, God heals...
January 26, 2010 @ 12:31 PM
16. sus wrote:: Praying for you and your family, remember we serve an aswome amazing GOD , and by his stripes we are healed
January 26, 2010 @ 12:53 PM
17. Maria Gonzalez wrote:: Mr. Gramling my prayers are with you and your entire family during this difficult time. Always keep your faith and believe with all your heart that no matter what any doctors, lab work, statistics say there is no greater medicine then GOD. We have witnessed his miracles over and over again. And with all my heart I pray you will be one of those miracles.
January 26, 2010 @ 12:56 PM
18. Barbie Castellon wrote:: Pastor Troy,

My heart goes out to you and the entire Gramling family during this difficult time. I will keep Dad Gramling in my prayers and am wishing him a painless and speedy recovery. I trust in God that he will be there the whole way through and that this will be just another bridge crossed.

Lots of love and prayers,
Castellon-Valle Home
January 26, 2010 @ 1:28 PM
19. Hal Mayer wrote:: Hey bro
I am sorry to hear about your Dad. I am glad you are in his life and can be there for him. I am definitely praying for you guys. Hang in man.
God's Best
Hal
January 26, 2010 @ 2:06 PM
20. Hal Mayer wrote:: Mr Gramling
I am praying for you and your healing. You are headed down a challenging road and yet God is there to walk with you. You have a great son, daughter in law and grand kids who are praying for you as well.
God's Best
Hal Mayer
January 26, 2010 @ 2:09 PM
21. Mark wrote:: Pastor Troy,
Thank you for sharing your heart with us & allowing us an opportunity to "do life together" with you. Surly many people will offer prayers & support for your family during this time not only because you are our pastor, but it is the desire of the FRC family to do the right thing & join hearts together as they have in the past in so many other matters. Draw comfort in knowing that you & your family are loved & we will continue to pray for you.
In His unconditional love,
Mark
January 26, 2010 @ 2:11 PM
22. Janette wrote:: Pastor Troy & Steph: I'm praying for you guys as well as Mr. Gramling & his wife. God will be present on Thursday & even through-out the weekend.
In fact...God is ALWAYS present. May the Holy Spirit fill all of you w/peace in knowing that its already been taken care of & he is the Master, CEO of that Hospital in St. Louis. Prayers will continue in my end :)
Take Care,
Janette
January 26, 2010 @ 2:40 PM
23. Allen DiStefano wrote:: Mr Gramling. We're lifting you up to the One who has the power to heal. We're asking God to do His work in your life and it will draw you closer to Him.

Hi Troy & Steph. We're praying that God will continue to give you the strength to be encouragers. Love and miss you guys.
January 26, 2010 @ 3:23 PM
24. Jaime Lucas wrote:: Your dad is in my prayers. God bless.
January 26, 2010 @ 6:13 PM
25. William & Lina Montoya wrote:: Our prayers go out to you and your loved ones Pastor Troy....even though we do not always understand how God works, there is one thing we can be sure of.....He always takes care of His children!!!

God Bless
January 26, 2010 @ 7:27 PM
26. Hazel wrote:: Pastor and family I pray that the holy ghost be upon your father and give him the strength he needs to keep his spirits and faith alive. in Jesus name Amen
January 26, 2010 @ 8:28 PM
27. Evelyn Arguelles wrote:: Praying, praying , praying. Jesus will handle this too, as he handles
everything, so your father, and all of your family will be alright,
even thru this difficult time.
Love you Guys... Keep your faith & prayers going.
January 26, 2010 @ 8:33 PM
28. Ron & Starla wrote:: Mr Grambling & family: We ask the Lord wrap you up in His gentle arms and breathe love, hope, and comfort to you tonight, tomorrow, and always.
January 26, 2010 @ 10:38 PM
29. Charo wrote:: Dear Gramling Family:

"God is with all of you, sustaining you right now. Even in the darkest hours, GOD is present with all of you. His Love & guidance are always available to all of you. Amen"

Footprints in the sands of time are never made sitting down. God is now holding all of you in his Arms.

Dear Lord: I pray for strength and courage for the Gramling Family for the days ahead. Lord, you are our Hope, our Strength. With you Lord at our side, we can endure anything. Amen, Amen.
January 26, 2010 @ 10:56 PM
30. Mary Hostrup wrote:: I say a prayer for your dad and your mother, Deborah. I pray that your father and your family are strong during this time. My heart goes out to him. Blessings, Mary Beth
January 27, 2010 @ 1:06 AM
31. Chris Brown wrote:: We're praying at the Brown household for peace, doctor's wisdom, comfort, healing, and further intimacy with God through it all. Please know that we are thinking of you and praying for you.
January 27, 2010 @ 7:17 AM
32. olga wrote:: My prayers go to out to Jim for healing, if it is the Lord's will, that the Lord give him and Deborah peace and strength to deal with this situation.
January 27, 2010 @ 10:11 AM
33. lilibeth wrote:: praying for you PT as you make your way to his side. Praying the best for your dad...lili
January 27, 2010 @ 10:14 AM
34. Kyshana wrote:: Prayin for strength, wisdom, guidance, and that His presence is continuously felt throughout. Phil 4:13
January 27, 2010 @ 10:42 AM
35. Paola & Bryant wrote:: To the Gramling family,
We are praying for you, we know God is the God of the impossible. Whatever His will is we know is all for His glory. It is not easy to have this battle but always remember that we can do all things through Christ who is our strength. May God bless you a bring good news to you!
I battled in the past with some type of abnormal cells and where about to operate and in the moment that the doctor was examining all I did was give thanks for Jesus, and thanks because I know that on the cross my disease was nailed. After that no surgery was needed, they did not know how it dissapeared!!!
God bless you.
Paola & Bryant
January 27, 2010 @ 1:31 PM
36. patrick wrote:: Pastor Troy, Prayig for your Dad and family.
January 27, 2010 @ 3:26 PM
37. Silvia and Alex Meza wrote:: P. Troy,

Praying for your father and the entire family. May God use this situation to glorify Himself in a mighty way.

Alex and Silvia Meza
Doral Campus
January 27, 2010 @ 9:44 PM
38. Mike wrote:: Mr. Gramling. Just wanted to let you know that I will be praying for you and your family. I pray for God's healing, direction, and guidance. I pray that God's love and his presence fill you and give you hope and peace. He is master of all, and nothing, not even cancer, is too big for Him. You are never alone.
January 28, 2010 @ 5:09 AM
39. Roy & Sheila Grant wrote:: We heard the latest news Pastor T & we will keep the prayers coming! We believe!!!!!
January 28, 2010 @ 6:00 PM
40. Andre Samuel wrote:: I'll say a prayer for you dad and you family as well. God Bless!
January 28, 2010 @ 7:35 PM
41. Andre Samuel wrote:: I'll say a prayer for you dad and your family as well. God Bless!
January 28, 2010 @ 7:36 PM
42. Amy Hitt wrote:: Continued prayers for your dad and family, Troy. xo
January 29, 2010 @ 9:45 AM
43. Lori Jones wrote:: Dear Pastor Troy,

My prayers are with your dad, and your family.
January 30, 2010 @ 5:54 PM
44. Ronnie & Letha Hinkle wrote:: Troy, will be praying for your family.
January 31, 2010 @ 10:07 AM
45. Ingrid wrote:: Pastor Troy

I know that difficult times like these seem to be overwhelming. I know you and your family believe in the power of prayer and the amazing energy it brings. This past year my sister got very ill, slowly her organs began failing, I tried to be strong but on the third day my husband found me on my knees, hands held high begging God to cleanse her of poison, to regenerate her body, the tears and emotions just overcame me and in that moment I realized I must surrender my worries about my sister to him, one week later, without clear understanding, a man approached at work, a stranger to me, he just caught me in the hallway and looked straight in my eyes and told me God is listening, if a group of believers pray, you will see God's work. 20 minutes later I got a call that my sister's renal levels were normalizing and that her renal tubes somehow were slowly regenerating. I believe all things are possible with God! Today my sister is perfectly normal- Amen. I hope this story brings you, your family and your father peace. The Lord will do what is necessary. May the Lord be with you- My family and I, Love you!
January 31, 2010 @ 6:53 PM
46. Estela Delgado wrote:: Dear Pastor Troy

I was at the last service yesterday; I wanted to thank you for an amazing message.

We have to have faith and know in our hearts that his plan is for good.

My prayer for you're dad and you're family

We are so happy to be a part of Flamingo Family!
February 1, 2010 @ 11:17 AM
47. Racquel Gonzalez wrote:: My prayers are with your dad, you and your family!
God Bless!
February 2, 2010 @ 6:37 PM
48. Marlene Long wrote:: Pastor Troy and Stephanie,

Recently there are 3 people I know battling cancer, two of which are terminal. I have been praying for them everyday and I know all will be alright according to God's will. Please wish your father and his wife, the best for me and tell them "God does not give you more than you can bear." These words were what I told my older sister 15 years ago this month, when her husband and the love of her life was dying of lung cancer. She said those words were what got her through it. I will add him and all the members of your family to my prayers. God Bless You All and Keep you.

Marlene Long
February 2, 2010 @ 6:40 PM
49. Glenn L. wrote:: Troy, Paul Cunningham and I remain joined in prayer for you, your dad and your whole family. May the Lord heal your dad and bring rich blessings to you all.
February 9, 2010 @ 9:57 AM
50. Michael wrote:: I am praying for your family Pastor Troy. The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are open to their prayer.
February 11, 2010 @ 12:46 PM

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