It’s been a rough week

Hello everyone,

It’s been a rough week emotionally for me. Not sure why, but I’m doing much better now. Thanks for all your continued prayers. I feel them and God’s gentle, ever present hand. I had someone approach me in a place I would have never expected, lay hands on me and pray over me. I didn’t even know this person was a believer. Two people sent messages of faith and hope. And one ever faithful friend sent a gift card and money. I received a check from another friend from a fund raiser she did for us. I’m feeling so blessed and loved right now.

I was thinking about the day we moved here to Boise ten years ago. I remember saying to Lulu that it felt strange not knowing a single person in this entire state besides the four of us. A lot has changed and I know we are loved by many here, now. It’s been a hard road and a lot of sacrifice but all worth it. Our kids, my wife and I have a lot to be thankful for. You are all a part of that blessing and I thank you from the bottom of my heart. 

I’m in the middle of my second five day cleanse/detox. It sure is a nice break from my daily routine. This one is not quite as demanding as the last. I’ve been having an allergic reaction to one of my supplements or something I’m eating. Please pray we figure it out soon so I can continue with my program without the added stress.

I mentioned in my last post that we were working on a t-shirt fund raiser. Well, they’re here! Pictures and costs will be coming soon. They’re embroidered with the pancreatic cancer awareness symbol of a purple ribbon with the words Faith, hope and healing. I’d like to give a special shout out to our friends Jeff and Shanel and their family, who are donating their time and machinery and showing their support and love by making these for us. You guys are the best.

I have a prayer request for my big brother Magdaleno Jr. (Indio.) He was recently diagnosed with advanced Liver cancer. As some of you know, he’s been in bad health for several years due to poor choices he’d made the majority of his life. Indio took losing our brother Mike (Guero) three years ago very hard. They were very close; and then losing mom less than a year after that hit him like a ton of bricks. His health has steadily gone down after that. I’m sure my diagnosis didn’t help either. He has chosen to go the route of traditional treatment and will be involved in an experimental course of treatment. Pray for healing and strength for him.

Our family has had its share of tragedy and heartache over the last few years. Pray for my dad and two sisters who also carry the pain of all this. Sometimes it’s difficult to find the blessing in all this pain, but I do. I know God is faithful and I choose to walk in faith and His continued goodness towards us.

Thank you for letting me vent and for being in the fight with me.  Every prayer and word of encouragement is needed and appreciated. Also, keep giving as you’re able and God leads.

With much love and respect,
Dave