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This page is here so that others who view this site might pray for you,
and you for them.   The list below will be kept current.  It is my
prayer that all that view this page and participate will do so in a manner
that will glorify our Lord.  As you read over these requests, may you
leave this page with a renewed peace and understanding of God's
presence in your own life.  Please send your prayer responses to
prissy@cowboypreacherswife.com
Blessings, Prissy
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Prayer Warriors Needed For
NATE OXFORD
Nate Oxford is three.  Nate's parents, Wes and Jackie, found out last Fall
2008 that he has cancer in his brain and on his spine. Please pray.
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A fund has been created for Nate at Washington Mutual
#4942119193 Jacqueline M. Oxford FBO Nathan E. Oxford
Saturday, January 15 at 1:09pm - from Nate's Mom, Jackie
"I will start by saying Nate is doing very well. He and Wes went to Los
Angeles this past week for his 100 day post transplant check up. The
doctors are very pleased with his progress and all scans are CLEAR of
cancer (such sweet music to our ears). He does have some fluid on his
brain and we are praying it will correct itself and not require a surgery
or shunt. He is getting stronger each day as he is playing for much
longer periods of time. I think Jake, Luke and Nate have been on the
floor playing this morning since they woke up. This is great for Nate
and he is eating and starting to take steps without his walker. We do
home school every night and he is making great progress. He may
always need a walker, that is still to be determined, but this shows us
he is getting stronger and not in pain. He will get to start going back to
physical therapy very soon and this should help him so much. We still
have to be very cautious about germs, but the restrictions are getting a
little lighter and will continue to lighten the further out he gets from
transplant. Nate will be 5 in exactly one month from today. As I think
back and remember being told he would not see his third birthday and
then being told his fourth would be his last I can still feel the fear and
pain of thinking we would never see another birthday for our little guy.
Well, I have come to realize Nate’s days are in God’s hands and I am so
blessed as I start to plan a little Batman party for a little boy who has
taught me more about life and trusting in God than I think I will ever be
able to teach him. As I have said before I don’t know the future, but I
am so grateful to have Nate in our family and humbled by all who have
walked this journey with us. My prayer is for God to restore Nate’s
body in every way for HIS glory.

On another note this has been a very sad week for so many that we
know. We lost our music teacher and friend from Pullen. She and her
husband were killed last Sunday in a car accident. She was only 25
and he was 23. Please pray for their families and our school as this
loss is felt so deeply and will be felt for a very long time. Another co-
worker lost her mother, my grandmother passed and two of our
friends in LA are really struggling right now. Nathaniel (4) and Vincent
(10), are two of our friends who are fighting brain cancer and they are
in the depths of the battle right now. The list goes on and on, but
please pray and remember these families and all the other little ones
fighting this monster. Much love and thanks, Jackie"

Wednesday, December 29 at 3:52pm
Nate's MRI results from last week appear to be stable compared to his
last MRI, which is very good news. The sonogram for the stomach
issues he has been having are inconclusive, so please pray his
stomach issues resolve themselves. Each time he has gone to the
clinic over the past few weeks it has been very difficult to draw his
blood, which makes it very hard to make sure all his levels are good.
The doctor recommended he get a port placed again so he doesn't
have to get so many needle sticks and he can be monitored more
closely. We came in yesterday morning for the port placement surgery,
but because Nate's levels were not in check he was admitted for the
night and given what he needed. Today his port was placed and he did
very well in surgery. We should be going home tonight. We are hopeful
that the last couple week's difficulties are behind us and Nate
continues to move forward and get stronger everyday. Thank you for
all the prayers! We did have a wonderful Chirstmas at home in
between hospital stays. :)

Thursday,  December 23 at 9:23pm
"We are still waiting for the final read of the MRI. Nate's MRIs have to
be compared to previous ones, because of the amount of treatment
and cancer his brain has experienced there is always something that
looks abnormal. All that being said the preliminary read doesn't show
any signs of new tumor, which is great news. There is something still
going on with Nate that isn't normal, but the doctors are not exactly
sure what is going on. His meds have been adjusted and some new
ones added on. We are praying this is just a minor bump in the road
and Nate is back on track very soon. THank you for all the emails, texts
and prayers for our little man. We are thankful to be home for
Christmas, and wish you all a blessed Christmas. Love, Jackie

Tuesday, December 21 at 6:09pm
"Nate was admitted to Cooks Children's Hospital in Ft Worth today
after a visit with the oncologist here who is collaborating with Nate's
doctors in Los Angeles. Nate has been experiencing weakness,
stomach pains, bone pain, throwing up randomly, and shaking quite a
bit all happening in the last couple of days and becoming worse. The
Dr here decided to admit him, run some labs, watch him for a few days
and perform an MRI on him in the morning (Wednesday) to check for
cancer. Of course we are concerned right now as we sit here in the
hospital, but we know God has seen Nate and our family through so
much and we have no reason to doubt HIM now. Please pray for a
clear MRI and for these behaviors to go away and for him to return
back to beating all of this. We thank and love you."

LATEST UPDATE On Little Nate
Subject: Update on Nate – Friday, 11/19/2010 - from Jackie
"We have been home officially one week. We are adjusting to regular
life or what is going to be regular for us. Nate is doing very well. We
met the doctor that will care for him yesterday and we are very pleased
with her willingness to work with his doctors in LA. All his lab results
look good! Jake and Luke were very excited to start back to school
this week, and I returned to work. We were so blessed to come home
to a very clean and organized house. I was talking to a friend
yesterday morning about our journey and as I walked away and
thought about our convesation I was reminded that we in no way have
done this alone. God has placed an amazing group of people in our
lives that have not only stood by us, but have carried us over the last
two years. We are surrounded by family, friends, church family, co-
workers, neighbors and strangers who have been the hands of Jesus
to our family. We sincerely thank each of you who have lifted Nate and
our family up in prayer. We wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving
and pray you are blessed. Love, Jackie"

Wednesday, November 10th at 10:30pm
Today is a great day! Praise God for the help He has given to Nate and
the Oxfords throughout this time. He has been a sustaining help and
comfort all the way and has been faithful to hear the prayers of so
many lifted up for Nate. Today, Nate received the news from the Dr that
he is released and ready to go home. They are actually travelling cross
country right now, heading back to Rockwall. Please pray for their
safety as they travel and for Nate's comfort as well. He has to take
meds regularly and there will be a checklist of things for him to take all
along the journey. Nate will continue to be monitored by Dr's in the
DFW area and will make occasional trips back to LA for follow up
exams when needed. The days ahead will be very difficult for Nate as
his immune system is still developing. Because of this, Nate & family
CANNOT have any visitors at all for the next 150 days at least. They are
not permitted to have any visits or meals for now, as a protection in the
home from illnesses. Nate, Wes, Jackie, Jake and Luke are all so
thankful for the many prayers and help that so many of you have given
for them. Please continue your prayers for Nate in the coming weeks
that his body will continue to get stronger, that his body will continue
to accept the transplant and that he will continue in his health. Many of
you have asked how you can help. Because of the home cleaning
schedule needed at this time some of the things that would be helpful
now are Clorox Wipes, Tide with Bleach (Tide brand ONLY) or Wal-Mart
gift cards. Please communicate with me via facebook if you would like
to assist with some of these items and we'll make arrangements to
meet and get these items delivered to them.


Tuesday, November 9th, 2010
Dear Ones,
Here’s the post we’ve all been waiting for.  I praise God for all that He
has done and is doing.  This certainly a testimony that God does hear
our prayers.  If you have read the updates through this journey with
the Oxfords, you know that they were obedient and asked God for His
will through this entire journey.  Although it is not over by any means,
it is clear to see God’s mighty hand work through this family as they
shared their faith with all of us.  Thanks you for joining me in so many
prayers for this little boy and his family.
Love and blessings, Norma Lenz
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