A Friend in Need of Prayer

PhoenixCadet · 09-27-2008, 08:27 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, 08:31 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, 08:34 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, 08:56 PM

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

derekabraham · 09-27-2008, 11:20 PM

My thoughts are with them.

Janster · 09-28-2008, 02:18 AM

Prayers he shall receive!

And may your friends stay strong....

Simon's Mom · 09-28-2008, 04:41 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, 05:09 AM

One just sent up.

chris4x4 · 09-28-2008, 05:43 AM

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

Robbie · 09-28-2008, 06:07 AM

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

Hot Tamale · 09-28-2008, 01:23 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, 01:33 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, 04:53 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, 09:34 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, 12:19 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, 07:15 PM

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

okie7481 · 10-09-2008, 10:48 AM

"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, 10:53 AM

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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.

X2

c0b2a · 10-09-2008, 10:55 AM

Prayers go out to him and his family.

c0b2a · 10-09-2008, 10:55 AM

Quote:

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.

x3

09-27-2008, 08:27 PM	#1
PhoenixCadet Senior Member Joined: Jun 2008, #7309 Location: San Diego, CA Gender: Dude Posts: 1,906 Future Owner 2009 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

09-27-2008, 08:31 PM	#2
Toy4Life 668: The Neighbor of the Beast Name: Chad Joined: Aug 2007, #2566 Location: Slippery Rock, PA Age: 30 Gender: Male Posts: 5,102 96 Subaru Outback 2.2 5mt Access Cab Automatic 3.0 V6 92 4Runner SR5 3.0v6 4x4(sold) 02 Tacoma SR5 TRD Offroad 4x4 (sold)	I'm sorry to hear this. It's how my dad went. They will be in my thoughts and prayers. __________________

09-27-2008, 08:34 PM	#3
tacomaman06 Carolina Alliance: Redneck Division Name: Will Joined: May 2007, #1475 Location: York,South Carolina Age: 30 Gender: Male Posts: 24,117 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,brush guard, hella 500(x4)custom built(by me) hitch hauler),budbuilt skids,revenge-fab sliders,inchworm locker skid,cobra cb,wilson 3 ft antenna,hi-lift jack(tool box mounted) painted stock wheels, afe pro dry s filter..........still to come...trd headers and redline tuning hood struts	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,sockmonkey decals,husky floor liners, hunter brush guard, 4 hella 500's(2 spotlight/2fog light),budbuilt skid plates,inchworm e-locker skid,revenge-fab sliders,cobra cb/loudspeaker PA, pioneer headunit/infinity reference components/2ways......plenty more still to come!!! http://s202.photobucket.com/albums/aa269/tacomaman06/ signature by piercedtiger www.myspace.com/goodolboy1979

09-28-2008, 02:18 AM	#6
Janster Old Fart Anonymous Joined: Mar 2007, #1138 Location: Lancaster, PA Age: 42 Gender: Female Posts: 7,236 2007 4.0L 4x4 TRD Sport Access Cab A 2007 Access Cab Automatic 4.0L Advantage Torza top (tri-fold), Husky floor mats, RuffTuff seat covers, C2C hood struts, Homelink mirror, USA Spec PA15-Toy (120gig Classic & 8gig nano), Garmin Nuvi 660, Protecta Bed mat, Pop-n-lock, TSB Springs, Scangauge II, Heated drivers seat, Fumoto drain valve, Aries pushbar, PIAA 540 fog lights, Hood scoop grahics, Flowmaster 50 series dual catback exhaust, RainX Latitude windshield wipers	Prayers he shall receive! And may your friends stay strong.... __________________ Our Homepage http://www.lieblweb.com/ My truck photo gallery http://www.lieblweb.com/cpg/thumbnails.php?album=16 I know I'm in my own little world, but it's ok, They know me here. 2007 Toyota Tacoma 2006 Acura MDX 2001 Chevy Corvette

09-28-2008, 05:09 AM	#8
HerNameIsLucy mongo like boobies Joined: Jul 2008, #8256 Location: that funny thing hanging off Georgia Age: 50 Gender: Male Posts: 2,767 02 Prerunner V6 SR5 extended cab 2002 Xtra Cab Automatic 3.4 lotsa little stuff	One just sent up. __________________

09-27-2008, 08:56 PM	#4
deadbolt SNOW!! Joined: Mar 2008, #5289 Location: Socal Gender: Male Posts: 2,624 08 Dbl Cab 6spd 4x4 TRD Off Road 2008 Double Cab Manual 4.0 V6 Black Headlights, HIDs, Tinted Fogs, Powdercoated Black Wheels, 5100s @ 2.5", AFE Exhaust, AFE Drop In Filter, Black Emblems/Grille	Hope everything gets better. Cant even imagine what their going through.

09-27-2008, 11:20 PM	#5
derekabraham Living vicariously through everybody Name: Derek Joined: Jul 2008, #7822 Location: San Diego Age: 18 Gender: Guy Posts: 22,964 08 PreRunner V6 SR5 TRD Off-Road 2008 Access Cab Automatic V6 TRD CAI, Toyota Bed Extender, Pop&Lock Tailgate lock, Bilstein 5100 Adjustable Shocks 2.5" up front, Bilstein 5100s in back, TSB 4 leaf pack, BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM2 285/75/16 tires, Garmin nuvi 255W GPS, Midland 1001Z CB radio, Fry's 4' antenna, custom iPhone mount, USA-Spec PA15 iPod adapter, Foglamp on anytime mod, Smittybilt shackle, black badges, Total Chaos spindle gussets, removed sway bar, Epic Industries bed bar with light, bedliner Satoshi grille with TRD emblem, BHLMs, yellow OEM fogs, Bestop Supertop, KMC Enduros	My thoughts are with them.

09-28-2008, 04:41 AM	#7
Simon's Mom Don't Worry Be Happy Name: Judy or Jude :) Joined: Apr 2007, #1297 Location: SBurl Vermont Age: 49 Gender: Chick Posts: 4,460 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 Dry Filter, C2C Hood Struts, Custom Badging by Sockmonkey	Alex, sorry to hear that about your friends family. My sincerest thoughts and prayers yours and their way. Take care.

09-28-2008, 05:43 AM	#9
chris4x4 Watching Ed Live vicariously through mjp2 Name: FlimFlubberJAM Joined: May 2008, #6497 Location: Arizona Gender: Male Posts: 46,824 2007 PreRunner 2007 Double Cab Automatic 1GR-FE (4.0 V6) OME 885's, OME n140s front shocks, Total Chaos UCA's, TSB springs with AAL, 5100 rear shocks, custom built fuel tank skid plate, TRD exhaust.	Our prayes are with him......... __________________ Release the Cracken!

09-28-2008, 06:07 AM	#10
Robbie Senior Member Joined: Apr 2008, #6224 Location: California Gender: Male Posts: 140 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, 01:23 PM	#11
Hot Tamale Senior Member Name: Pat Joined: Jun 2008, #7496 Location: Southeastern Pennsylvania Age: 53 Gender: Female Posts: 1,961 08 Access Cab w/SR5 & Towing Package 2008 Access Cab Automatic Sirius Radio with Pro-Fit mounting bracket, shorty antennae, Michelin LTX M/S tires, Extang Trifecta Tonneau, Sockmonkey decals	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, 01:33 PM	#12
hoosiertaco V..My daughters first deer..V Name: Ben Joined: Sep 2008, #9084 Location: SouthCentral Indiana Age: 39 Gender: Dude Posts: 4,029 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. Powdercoat black TRD skid plate. Sockmonkey custom 'Whitetail' decals. OEM bedmat. A.R.E. V series shell with some goodies.	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, 04:53 PM	#13
red06toy Senior Member Joined: Aug 2008, #8840 Location: Worcester MA Age: 28 Gender: Male Posts: 349 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, 09:34 PM	#14
PhoenixCadet Senior Member Joined: Jun 2008, #7309 Location: San Diego, CA Gender: Dude Posts: 1,906 Future Owner 2009 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

09-29-2008, 12:19 PM	#15
PhoenixCadet Senior Member Joined: Jun 2008, #7309 Location: San Diego, CA Gender: Dude Posts: 1,906 Future Owner 2009 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

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Hot Tamale Senior Member Name: Pat Joined: Jun 2008, #7496 Location: Southeastern Pennsylvania Age: 53 Gender: Female Posts: 1,961 08 Access Cab w/SR5 & Towing Package 2008 Access Cab Automatic Sirius Radio with Pro-Fit mounting bracket, shorty antennae, Michelin LTX M/S tires, Extang Trifecta Tonneau, Sockmonkey decals	That's really sad to hear. Hopefully he isn't in too much pain or otherwise suffering. Stay strong.

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okie7481 Okie Boy Joined: Oct 2008, #9804 Age: 28 Gender: Male Posts: 25	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**

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