Help Durenda Heal From Cancer
Goal:
USD $50,000
Raised:
USD $12,870
Help Durenda Heal From Cancer
From Durenda's daughter, Jenna:
On Monday, November 25th, I got the call.
I knew she hadn’t been feeling well, but this was the last thing I anticipated.
She said, “I have some good news and some bad news…”
She didn’t say “I have cancer, and it’s bad.” She didn’t dwell on the unfairness of the hand she was dealt. She has met the challenge with strength and dignity at every step, leaning on Jesus.
From the first moment of diagnosis, while we all were reeling, my mom has stayed rooted in her faith and her savior.
And that’s the Durenda we all know and love.
The pillar of her home, the hands that weaved the culture of our family, day by day, month by month, year by year. She’s the voice that’s soothed and comforted us, the arms that have rocked eight children and 12 grandchildren, and the first person my kids want to call when they have news.
With Christ at the center of everything she does, for the past 10 years, she’s been called to reach and encourage other moms in their motherhood and homeschooling journeys and has done so beautifully. It’s a blessing to us as her children to see her motherhood extended in a way and shared with so many wonderful families.
It’s been a trying and confusing time for our own family; her diagnosis is severe — cancer starting in the colon, and metastasizing to the liver. There have been surgeries and procedures that have been unexpected, invasive, expensive, and extremely painful.
Within the span of a few days, she has endured multiple scans, a litany of bloodwork, a colonoscopy (the prep for which was extremely difficult as the tumor is almost completely blocking her digestive tract) an endoscopy, a major exploratory surgery, and ultimately, her intestines had to be rerouted for her to be able to eat. Recovery has been rough and we don’t know exactly what the future holds, but we trust in a big God who is orchestrating each step and is Mom's Great Physician.
We are also aware that this process will involve medical costs that her insurance doesn’t cover.
This was an extremely unanticipated situation, and while we are pulling together as a family as much as possible, these expenses exceed our means.
Any contributions — financially, or in prayer —would be extremely appreciated.
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I'm continuing to pray for you.
May the Lord Strengthen and heal you completely!
We are praying for you, Durenda! And for your precious family! May you continue to abide under the shadow of the Almighty and find comfort under the shelter of His mighty wing. Your ministry has blessed our family beyond words…we praise God for your life and testimony and family! We are asking God for healing miracles and to showcase His glory through this trial.
We are praying for you and your family. God bless you all.
Praying continuously for you, Durenda! You have been the biggest blessing to me! Thank you for all of your encouragement, wisdom, and advice over the years! :) Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas! Sending hugs and love from Arkansas! Love you!!
I’m praying for you Durenda. You are such an encouragement to me.
We are praying for you Durenda and your family. Lifting you up as you choose to trust God each step of the way. We love you!
Durenda, your podcast and books have guided me and inspired me tremendously. Thank you for blessing my generation with your wisdom, grace, and love. We will continue praying for your complete healing!
Praying for you my birthday friend!!!
Praying for strength and wisdom as you and your family journey through this time. That all of you would feel His presence and His clear leading.
Lamenting and praying for and with you Durenda. My heart has been so heavy hearing this news, but as you said, The Lord is orchestrating, and you’re never alone. May His Peace and Blessings abound in you.
Praying for your family, your strength and a plan for your healing! My mother is going through cancer also and I know God will provide hope for both!
I'm praying for healing and blessings for you and your family, sister. Thank you for being a true Titus 2 mentor to moms in sharing truth, your heart and life with us. Hugs and love.
Your podcast and books have been such a blessing to me! Praying for you all through this very challenging season and ultimately praying for Durenda’s healing!
I have been so blessed by your ministry through the years. I am praying for you and your family!
Praying fervently!
Durenda, you have been such a comfort and help to me on my hardest homeschooling days. I cried through your podcast update. I will be praying for all the things you mentioned. Sending you love and encouragement! The Lord has got you!
Lifting you up in our prayers for hope and healing in Him! Love you!
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