A Friend in Need of Prayer

PhoenixCadet · 09-27-2008, 10:27 PM

The father of two friends of mine (sisters) was just diagnosed with cancer two weeks ago. He has between 1 and 6 months to live. It started out as pancreatic cancer, then spread to his liver - and a recent discovery now says that he also has cancer of the lymph nodes (head/neck).

Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) Jeff "Oly" Olson is a fellow member of my Civil Air Patrol squadron, along with his two daughters (14 and 16), and his wife. He served 24 years in the United States Marines, as a fighter pilot. He commanded VMFA-232, and earned the Bronze Star for service during Operation Desert Storm.

Please pray for him and his family. They are all very strong Christians, and know that the Lord is in control.

Thanks,
Alex

Toy4Life · 09-27-2008, 10:31 PM

I'm sorry to hear this. It's how my dad went. They will be in my thoughts and prayers.

tacomaman06 · 09-27-2008, 10:34 PM

hate to hear about this. very disheartening to deal with. our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends.

deadbolt · 09-27-2008, 10:56 PM

Hope everything gets better. Cant even imagine what their going through.

derekabraham · 09-28-2008, 01:20 AM

My thoughts are with them.

Janster · 09-28-2008, 04:18 AM

Prayers he shall receive!

And may your friends stay strong....

xedge · 09-28-2008, 06:41 AM

Alex, sorry to hear that about your friends family. My sincerest thoughts and prayers yours and their way. Take care.

HerNameIsLucy · 09-28-2008, 07:09 AM

One just sent up.

chris4x4 · 09-28-2008, 07:43 AM

Our prayes are with him.........

Robbie · 09-28-2008, 08:07 AM

Here in the mountains, one seems closer to the Almighty. I shall pray.

Hot Tamale · 09-28-2008, 03:23 PM

Thoughts and prayers are with your friend and his family. We just never know when we're going to be faced with something like this and can never be prepared for it. Hopefully your friends will find the strength they need through their family and friends.

hoosiertaco · 09-28-2008, 03:33 PM

Already have an open line to God due to a close friend of mine and the same illness......will add this American Hero and his family to my list, also will pray for you too Phoenix.

red06toy · 09-28-2008, 06:53 PM

Sorry to hear that man cancer is horrible. My grandfather went the same way. WWII vet in the pacific theatre. Cancer took him on the fourth of july. Prayers with you guys

PhoenixCadet · 09-28-2008, 11:34 PM

Thank you all for the words and prayers. I really appreciate them, as I know my friends and their family do, too. Anything to help in this difficult time is appreciated.

Alex

PhoenixCadet · 09-29-2008, 02:19 PM

I just recieved an update on my friend's father.

As stated before the cancer is confirmed in his pancreas, liver, lungs and lymph nodes. What saddens me is that the biopsy doctors just took of the neck indicates that the cancer is already Stage 4 - there is no cure, and only Kemotherapy will prolong his life. Doctors have informed us he has maybe 1-2 months max.

Thank you all again for the kind words and prayers.

Alex

Hot Tamale · 09-29-2008, 09:15 PM

That's really sad to hear. Hopefully he isn't in too much pain or otherwise suffering. Stay strong.

okie7481 · 10-09-2008, 12:48 PM

"GOD, I pray for you to wipe the cancer away, for by YOU ALL things are possilbe. I pray that you would hold the hearts of the family members and friends in YOUR hands, and as always LORD, we ask that in all things, YOUR will be done and not our own. It's in the name of YOUR son JESUS CHRIST that we ask these things. AMEN.

HerNameIsLucy · 10-09-2008, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by okie7481

"GOD, I pray for you to wipe the cancer away, for by YOU ALL things are possilbe. I pray that you would hold the hearts of the family members and friends in YOUR hands, and as always LORD, we ask that in all things, YOUR will be done and not our own. It's in the name of YOUR son JESUS CHRIST that we ask these things. AMEN.

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c0b2a · 10-09-2008, 12:55 PM

Prayers go out to him and his family.

c0b2a · 10-09-2008, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by okie7481

"GOD, I pray for you to wipe the cancer away, for by YOU ALL things are possilbe. I pray that you would hold the hearts of the family members and friends in YOUR hands, and as always LORD, we ask that in all things, YOUR will be done and not our own. It's in the name of YOUR son JESUS CHRIST that we ask these things. AMEN.

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09-27-2008, 10:27 PM	#1
PhoenixCadet Doomsday Squad: TBCD Joined: Jun 2008, #7309 Location: San Diego, CA Gender: Dude Posts: 1,710 Future Owner Access Cab Automatic V-6 PreRunner	A Friend in Need of Prayer The father of two friends of mine (sisters) was just diagnosed with cancer two weeks ago. He has between 1 and 6 months to live. It started out as pancreatic cancer, then spread to his liver - and a recent discovery now says that he also has cancer of the lymph nodes (head/neck). Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) Jeff "Oly" Olson is a fellow member of my Civil Air Patrol squadron, along with his two daughters (14 and 16), and his wife. He served 24 years in the United States Marines, as a fighter pilot. He commanded VMFA-232, and earned the Bronze Star for service during Operation Desert Storm. Please pray for him and his family. They are all very strong Christians, and know that the Lord is in control. Thanks, Alex __________________ "Evolution: Bush skipped a few generations." -genxer36

09-27-2008, 10:31 PM	#2
Toy4Life Walking in shadows Joined: Aug 2007, #2566 Location: Slippery Rock, PA Age: 29 Posts: 3,362 Radiant Red 02 TRD Offroad 2002 Access Cab Automatic 3.4L V6 Toytec 3" Lift(TAC3-PC-1000), 1" diff. drop, Tacoma World sticker, gray wire mod, 15x8 black steel wheels, 33/10.5/15 BFG AT KO's, Hella 500's(cracked), K&N High Flow air filter, trash can tonneau cover, Manik Brush Guard(whenever I get the brackets[I'm impatiently waiting!])	I'm sorry to hear this. It's how my dad went. They will be in my thoughts and prayers. __________________

09-27-2008, 10:34 PM	#3
tacomaman06 Carolina Alliance: Redneck Division Joined: May 2007, #1475 Location: rock hill, sc Age: 29 Gender: Male Posts: 10,968 04 trd tacoma 4x4 v6 double cab 2004 Double Cab Automatic 3.4 v6 vent visors,deck plate mod, gray wire mod, black steelies and emblems, mag-lite mod, wheelers/ome suspension, stainless brake lines,blacked out bumpers(bedliner),dynomax super turbo muffler,cabelas mossy oak seat covers ans camo steering wheel cover....still to come.... afe pro dry s filter..........plus many,many more!!	hate to hear about this. very disheartening to deal with. our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends. __________________ i am WILL--my ride=04 tacoma trd 4x4 double cab, v6, auto,deck plate mod, grey wire mod, billy 5100's all the way around,black low-pro uws toolbox, black steelies,blacked out emblems, mag light mod,wheelers/alcan springs, ome 881 coils, braided stainless brake lines, polyurethane bushings,dynomax super turbo/slash cut tip-blacked out,chrome deleted bumpers via herculiner bed liner,color matched bedlinered tailgate, camo seat covers,sockemoney decals and still to come....15 inch wheelers steelies and gy wrangler mtr's!!! http://s202.photobucket.com/albums/aa269/tacomaman06/ signature by piercedtiger www.myspace.com/goodolboy1979

09-28-2008, 01:20 AM	#5
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09-28-2008, 04:18 AM	#6
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09-27-2008, 10:56 PM	#4
deadbolt Senior Member Joined: Mar 2008, #5289 Location: Socal Gender: Male Posts: 811 08 Dbl Cab 6spd 4x4 TRD Off Road 2008 Double Cab Manual 4.0 V6 Headlights & HIDs. Soon: Wheels and tires!	Hope everything gets better. Cant even imagine what their going through.

09-28-2008, 06:41 AM	#7
xedge Don't Worry Be Happy Joined: Apr 2007, #1297 Location: Vermont Age: 48 Posts: 904 06 DC SR5 4WD SB 2006 Double Cab Automatic 4L Extang Trifecta Soft Tonneau, TRD Exhaust, Goodyear Wrangler AT Silent Armors, Thule Racks, Wet Okole Seat Covers, Weathertech InChannel Visors & Floorliners, OEM Nerf Bars, AFE Filter, C2C Hood Struts	Alex, sorry to hear that about your friends family. My sincerest thoughts and prayers yours and their way. Take care.

09-28-2008, 07:09 AM	#8
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09-28-2008, 07:43 AM	#9
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09-28-2008, 08:07 AM	#10
Robbie MY Other Truck! Joined: Apr 2008, #6224 Location: Northeast Mountains Gender: Male Posts: 133 2008 Tacoma 4 x 4 2008 Regular Cab Manual 4 cyl Bed mat, seat cover.	Here in the mountains, one seems closer to the Almighty. I shall pray. __________________ Woodstock Nation

09-28-2008, 03:23 PM	#11
Hot Tamale Senior Member Joined: Jun 2008, #7496 Location: Pennsylvania Gender: Female Posts: 405 08 Access Cab w/SR5 & Towing Package 2008 Access Cab Automatic	Thoughts and prayers are with your friend and his family. We just never know when we're going to be faced with something like this and can never be prepared for it. Hopefully your friends will find the strength they need through their family and friends.

09-28-2008, 03:33 PM	#12
hoosiertaco Tacoma Outdoorsman Club; Whitetail Joined: Sep 2008, #9084 Location: Indiana Age: 38 Gender: Dude Posts: 658 08 Doublecab TRD OR Whitetail 4x4 SR5 V6 Auto 2008 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 Seat belt chime mod, Rear spring TSB, Xzilon paint and fabric protector, front tint 15% too dark, redo to 30%, Weathertech Liners frt&bck,foglights on anytime mod,use defrost w/o A/C mod. Paint TRD skid 'Hammered' black. Sockmonkey custom 'Whitetail' decals.	Already have an open line to God due to a close friend of mine and the same illness......will add this American Hero and his family to my list, also will pray for you too Phoenix.

09-28-2008, 06:53 PM	#13
red06toy Senior Member Joined: Aug 2008, #8840 Location: Worcester MA Age: 27 Gender: Male Posts: 146 Impulse red OR, 2.5 lift,blacked out 2006 Access Cab Manual 4000cc 2.5 toytec, black grille, black lights, partially shaved decals remaning ones black, magnaflow muffler, trd fj wheels, 265 75 BFG at, sirius, Ipod interface, pre-filter delete mod	Sorry to hear that man cancer is horrible. My grandfather went the same way. WWII vet in the pacific theatre. Cancer took him on the fourth of july. Prayers with you guys

09-28-2008, 11:34 PM	#14
PhoenixCadet Doomsday Squad: TBCD Joined: Jun 2008, #7309 Location: San Diego, CA Gender: Dude Posts: 1,710 Future Owner Access Cab Automatic V-6 PreRunner	Thank you all for the words and prayers. I really appreciate them, as I know my friends and their family do, too. Anything to help in this difficult time is appreciated. Alex __________________ "Evolution: Bush skipped a few generations." -genxer36

09-29-2008, 02:19 PM	#15
PhoenixCadet Doomsday Squad: TBCD Joined: Jun 2008, #7309 Location: San Diego, CA Gender: Dude Posts: 1,710 Future Owner Access Cab Automatic V-6 PreRunner	I just recieved an update on my friend's father. As stated before the cancer is confirmed in his pancreas, liver, lungs and lymph nodes. What saddens me is that the biopsy doctors just took of the neck indicates that the cancer is already Stage 4 - there is no cure, and only Kemotherapy will prolong his life. Doctors have informed us he has maybe 1-2 months max. Thank you all again for the kind words and prayers. Alex __________________ "Evolution: Bush skipped a few generations." -genxer36

10-09-2008, 12:55 PM	#19
c0b2a The Professional Joined: Feb 2008, #4630 Location: CA Age: 22 Posts: 110 08 TRD Off Road 2008 Double Cab Automatic v6 4.0 Liter	Prayers go out to him and his family. __________________ "At the end of the day, my faith brings me peace and serenity, so I don't fear the future, only try to find a path to make it better. But ultimately, as a sheepdog, I see many wolves among us. Worse yet, I see the sheep protecting these wolves, while the wolves sit back and salivate for their opportunity." - A Quiet Professional

09-29-2008, 09:15 PM	#16
Hot Tamale Senior Member Joined: Jun 2008, #7496 Location: Pennsylvania Gender: Female Posts: 405 08 Access Cab w/SR5 & Towing Package 2008 Access Cab Automatic	That's really sad to hear. Hopefully he isn't in too much pain or otherwise suffering. Stay strong.

10-09-2008, 12:48 PM	#17
okie7481 OK Tacoma Joined: Oct 2008, #9804 Location: Bixby, OK Age: 27 Posts: 10 06' Double Cab 4x4 V6 2006 Double Cab Automatic V6 4.0 3" susp lift, 33" Toyo A/T's, WeatherTech bug shield, WeatherTech rain guards on all windows, WeatherTech floor mats, Rubber bed mat, Halo fog lights	God Bless Your Friends "GOD, I pray for you to wipe the cancer away, *for by YOU ALL* things are possilbe. I pray that you would hold the hearts of the family members and friends in YOUR hands, and as always LORD, we ask that in all things, YOUR will be done and not our own. It's in the name of YOUR son JESUS CHRIST that we ask these things. AMEN. __________________ CTS**