God is in Control

Hi everyone,

I wanted to hop on here and share an update and ask for your continued prayers.

This coming Tuesday, Louie will be undergoing an ultrasound guided biopsy. There are a couple of areas the doctors are concerned about, and they are currently waiting to hear back from the pulmonologist to schedule a second biopsy. It’s a bit of an emotional whirlwind, as you can imagine, but Marianne and Louie are standing firm in faith.

Despite the unknown while waiting for more answers, God is so clearly moving. Marianne and Louie have decided to remain at home rather than return to Santa Clara for treatment, if needed. Although someone incredibly generous offered to cover the expenses for them to go back, they are choosing to stay rooted at home, surrounded by their loving community of family and friends. Santa Clara was a lonely place at times and they agree that home just feels right!

Here’s something amazing to share: the local doctor, without having to be asked, plans to consult directly with all three tumor board doctors in Santa Clara. This was such a confirmation that staying home and believing that God will work out the details was the right decision. God continues to orchestrate every step!

We’re boldly praying for NED, No Evidence of Disease, and we would love for you to join us in that prayer. But even if that’s not what the tests show, Marianne and Louie are trusting that the same God who brought them this far is not about to let them go now.

Emotionally, it has been a battle and both Marianne and Louie are carrying a lot. Please cover them in prayer. Pray that they would not grow weary during this time! That He would hold them up with His mighty right hand and show them glimpses of His goodness as they continue to walk this out.  

Louie and Marianne have been keeping busy with their sweet rescue puppies (they are absolute sweethearts and bring lots of smiles with their puppy antics!) They have also been working on lots of ranch projects; especially exciting is the progress Louie has made on his home gym! He is almost finished and this will be a great place for him to continue building strength. 

A big thank you from Louie and Marianne for all the love, prayers, and support you’ve shown. It means more than words can express. Continue to join us in prayer, believing that God is in control and that we would all keep our eyes on Him, living each day for His glory! Pray for wisdom for the doctors, for peace in Marianne and Louie's hearts, for healing in Louie’s body, and for strength to face what comes next with courage and grace.

Thank you for being Marianne and Louie's village and prayer warriors!