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Over 2+ years / Brain Cancer / Glioblastoma / Seizures / Surgery / Treatments: Radiation, MRIs, Chemo, Infusion, Palliative, and Speech/Aphasia … Our journey continues.
August 2023: Last week my MRI showed a suspicious area and on Friday, September 1, 2023, a biopsy was done in the same area of brain as before. More cell activity and growth were discovered. I feel fine, but last two days I’ve been resting per doctor’s orders. More treatment, possible clinical trial to follow. Please pray God’s leading in our continued journey.
Current Update — On September 28, 2023, a resection (removal of brain tumor present) was to take place. While in the pre-op area, my surgeon came in and advised me not to have the surgery. This surgery required me to be awake, so it was critical that I was able to respond quickly to him. By using picture cards, he and another doctor realized that I wasn’t able to say what many of the pictures were – I knew what they were, but just couldn’t say them. At that point, Dr. Cook hesitant to do the brain mapping as he was afraid it might cause more damage, maybe lose my speech forever. I agreed. I’ve had so many conversations since then that have been so precious. Now, with my oncology team, I am taking chemo (presently on a 28-day cycle), and will be re-evaluated for progress at the end of October.
See more information and updates about John’s health journey, his family, and CEF of Durham Area during this challenge: my blog site johneblake.blog. Despite all of this, ministry is going forward with support from our dedicated volunteers and board members. My focus will be to mentor, develop strategy, and plan for continued growth kingdom building for CEF 2024.
Funding for CEF Durham: Kingdom-Building Ministry in 2023-2024
God has continued to bless CEF Durham with funding to cover ministry expenses. As we go forward, new and even more exciting work is being conducted in Durham within current ministry programs such as Good News Clubs, Power & Light (schools), Camps for City Kids (sports), Prayer (Pray Durham), and Community Events. Thanks to all our supporters. We hope you will continue to stand with us and give. There will be a need in 2023 and 2024 for new staff/supporters for us to go forward. Praise the Lord!!
Prayer Request for CEF Durham Area in monthly
Pray for CEF funding for 2023-2024 ministries
Pray for Board & Staff to confirm our vision, passion, and listen to Holy Spirit in 2023-2025
Pray for Connections in scheduling for Power/Light & Clubs
Pray for new ministries and clubs in Alamance-Burlington, Durham Nativity School, Orange, Granville, and Durham communities
Contributions to Child Evangelism Fellowship of North Carolina
Durham Area Chapter are tax-deductible by the IRS as a 501c3 org. Funds, Stocks, and Sponsorship donations toCEF Durham go towards funding its various local ministries. Give via USPS mail: CEF Durham PO Box 1288 Durham, NC 27702 / Give via website: gospeltokids.org — If you get CEF Durham’s newsletters by USPS mail, but would like to receive by email or other social media: send your email address or phone # for texts.
John Blake shares his "Heart for City Kids" 