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Asking for prayer for Joni Earickson Tada dx with BC

BethInAz
BethInAz CSN Member Posts: 203 Member
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
Many of you may know the story of Joni who as a teenager dove into the water and broke her neck. She has lived as a quadraplegic for over 40 years. She's now 60 years old and has had such an impact on the lives of the disabled internationally. She has a beautiful voice, does artwork holding her pencil or paintbrush with her teeth, and has her own ministry called Joni and Friends. You can go to her website www.joniandfriends.org and read all about her story. Her strong witness to Jesus Christ and how He has been her Rock throughout her life is totally amazing. Well, I just found out that she's having breast cancer surgery on Monday June 28. I would ask for prayer for Joni as she faces another challenge - ever acknowledging her Lord as her Strength and the One in whom she holds complete trust.
Thank you for your prayers for this Servant.
Beth
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  • Mama G
    Mama G CSN Member Posts: 762
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    You got it!
    Amen to that!
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  • Jeanne D
    Jeanne D CSN Member Posts: 1,867
    #3
    ♥ Joni ♥
    Sending prayers for Joni!

    Love, Jeanne ♥
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  • Balentine
    Balentine CSN Member Posts: 393
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    Jeanne D said:

    ♥ Joni ♥
    Sending prayers for Joni!

    Love, Jeanne ♥

    I heard yesterday
    Beth,
    I heard about this yesterday on K-Love radio when I was pulling into a Walgreens parking lot and I cried for her and said a prayer for her. Such a difficult set of circumstances that she is faced with but her faith is a testament to us that while putting our faith and trust in God, His grace truly is sufficient.
    Lorrie
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  • majito
    majito CSN Member Posts: 18
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    sure will

    Wow, i know of her story personally her husband, Mr Tada was my teacher in high school he just 2 teach Gov. at my high school i met her plenty of times im sorry 2 hear this about her she is a wonderful and strong lady she is def been through alot, i will keep her in my prayers
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  • greyhoundluvr
    greyhoundluvr CSN Member Posts: 402
    #6
    Beth -
    More prayers here - shehas already been a warrior in her life so she is ready for this battle!
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  • MNLynn
    MNLynn CSN Member Posts: 224
    #7
    prayers
    thanks for posting this - I had not heard about her diagnosis. I, too, am familiar with her story and her beautiful witness - my prayers are with her and those close to her.
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  • Alexis F
    Alexis F CSN Member Posts: 3,598
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    MNLynn said:

    prayers
    thanks for posting this - I had not heard about her diagnosis. I, too, am familiar with her story and her beautiful witness - my prayers are with her and those close to her.

    Praying for her!
    Praying for her!
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  • smalldoggroomer
    smalldoggroomer CSN Member Posts: 1,184
    #9
    special prayers for a
    special prayers for a special lady. Joni,
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  • natly15
    natly15 CSN Member Posts: 1,941
    #10
    Prayers for Joni being
    Prayers for Joni being raised right now.
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  • Ritzy
    Ritzy CSN Member Posts: 4,381 Member
    #11
    natly15 said:

    Prayers for Joni being
    Prayers for Joni being raised right now.

    Prayers for Joni are being
    Prayers for Joni are being sent!

    Sue :)
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  • Megan M
    Megan M CSN Member Posts: 3,000
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    majito said:

    sure will

    Wow, i know of her story personally her husband, Mr Tada was my teacher in high school he just 2 teach Gov. at my high school i met her plenty of times im sorry 2 hear this about her she is a wonderful and strong lady she is def been through alot, i will keep her in my prayers

    I don't know Joni or her
    I don't know Joni or her story, but, she sounds amazing. Sending prayers!


    Hugs, Megan
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  • BethInAz
    BethInAz CSN Member Posts: 203 Member
    #13
    Ritzy said:

    Prayers for Joni are being
    Prayers for Joni are being sent!

    Sue :)

    Great letter from Joni
    Thanks, everybody, for your prayers for Joni. Here's a link to her website - a letter that she wrote regarding her BC diagnosis, surgery, and treatments. It's another amazing testimony to our God's goodness: http://www.joniandfriends.org/jonis-corner/special-message-joni/
    Blessings,
    Beth
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  • BethInAz
    BethInAz CSN Member Posts: 203 Member
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    majito said:

    sure will

    Wow, i know of her story personally her husband, Mr Tada was my teacher in high school he just 2 teach Gov. at my high school i met her plenty of times im sorry 2 hear this about her she is a wonderful and strong lady she is def been through alot, i will keep her in my prayers

    So Cool
    So cool, Majito, that you know Joni personally as well as her husband. He must be an amazing man. Thanks for sharing your story!
    Beth
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  • outdoorgirl
    outdoorgirl CSN Member Posts: 1,565
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    Wow Beth
    thanks for letting me know! I had no clue. Am saying a prayer for her as well. She has been through a lot in her life and now this!
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  • Ritzy
    Ritzy CSN Member Posts: 4,381 Member
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    BethInAz said:

    Great letter from Joni
    Thanks, everybody, for your prayers for Joni. Here's a link to her website - a letter that she wrote regarding her BC diagnosis, surgery, and treatments. It's another amazing testimony to our God's goodness: http://www.joniandfriends.org/jonis-corner/special-message-joni/
    Blessings,
    Beth

    Thanks for the website Beth.
    Thanks for the website Beth. I will read her letter.

    Sue :)
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  • susie09
    susie09 CSN Member Posts: 2,930
    #17
    outdoorgirl said:

    Wow Beth
    thanks for letting me know! I had no clue. Am saying a prayer for her as well. She has been through a lot in her life and now this!

    I am praying for her too!
    I am praying for her too!
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  • DebbyM
    DebbyM CSN Member Posts: 3,289 Member
    #18
    susie09 said:

    I am praying for her too!
    I am praying for her too!

    Praying for her also!
    Praying for her also!
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  • lolad
    lolad CSN Member Posts: 670
    #19
    DebbyM said:

    Praying for her also!
    Praying for her also!

    Praying
    I had the awesome chance of meeting her years ago in Colorado at a youth group trip. She is an amazing person with an amazing spirit. I will definately be praying for her.

    laura
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  • BlownAway60
    BlownAway60 CSN Member Posts: 851
    #20
    Sorry I'm a little late but
    Sorry I'm a little late but you have my prayers for Joni.

    Hugs

    Donna
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  • sea60
    sea60 CSN Member Posts: 2,613
    #21
    What a remarkable woman!
    I saw her website and was amazed and humbled listening to her speak about her diagnosis. She is in my prayers and I feel she is ALREADY a witness to those around her.
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