RVing with cancer • Update #1
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- Опубликовано: 10 сен 2024
- As promised, here’s the first update on Martins cancer situation. Not to worry, I have a ton of my regular RV repairs, maintenance, & upgrade videos all ready done & will be coming out soon.
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*PLEASE READ THIS COMMENT FOR MORE IMPORTANT INFORMATION*
*VA Healthcare*
If you happen to be a veteran like me there are 8 different priority groups within the VA healthcare system and you’ll fall into one of these groups. Depending on the group you’re in, you may or may not have copay costs involved in some care you receive. Click here to learn more:
www.va.gov/health-care/eligibility/priority-groups/
I am in priority group 3 and therefore do not have any type of copays for my cancer treatment. However, the facility I get treated at will depend where I’m located.
So for example: MD Anderson in Houston, TX is a private cancer hospital. But the VA has their own Michael E. DeBakey Hospital just a few miles away. Therefore, the VA will not issue me a voucher to get treated @ MD Anderson. They’ll want to keep my treatment within their own facility.
So depending where you are located will depend on whether you can can get treated in the private sector OR in a local VA hospital.
Now what I did since we are full time RVers and we own a RV winter spot down here in RGV, I simply contacted the VA and made our winter spot my “permanent residence” for the foreseeable future, and that way the McAllen, TX VA clinic became my default location for VA care. Since this area does not have a VA hospital, I qualify for vouchers to have my treatment and other healthcare needs fulfilled by the private sector.
So if you’re a veteran and you’re facing expensive healthcare and would like to be cared for in the private sector, be sure to look into your options. There are ways to get this done.
*Fantastic information Joanie & I studied up on to learn about different cancer treatments and more*
This lengthy documentary will open your eyes to things about cancer you never knew
*The Truth About Cancer, A Global Quest - All Episodes*
rumble.com/v1mt2h6-the-truth-about-cancer-a-global-quest-all-episodes.html
NOTE: If watching this docu-series with one browser proves to be difficult, try another browser.
The Truth About Cancer website: thetruthaboutcancer.com
*Another fantastic resource* for not only cancer treatment, liver problems but just a tremendous library of knowledge of how to take care of yourself, is to search Dr. Berg’s channel on RUclips:
www.youtube.com/@DrEricBergDC
Will keep you on my 🙏🏼prayer🙏🏼 list. I know when I had cancer☢treatment in 2021 and a church was praying for me, I felt like my battery went from being at 5% 😷all the time up to😃 100%! I have Never experienced anything like that in my life. Was really amazing.
Thanks you guys for the update. This is just like you two, still giving help and knowledge to all. I believe your positive attitude towards this will benefit you guys well. As always our thoughts and prayers are with you. Thanks again for all you have done and will do.
Huge fan of Dr. Berg! Great info and has helped us quite a bit. Sending our love, prayers and best wishes to you & Joanie for a full and complete healing. Adding a word of thanks, too. Martin, we think it was you more than anyone else who made us believe that we could do it. Thank you for your guidance and the generous sharing of your hard earned knowledge.
Thank you for the VA information! I’ll be retiring from active duty in a few years and have already purchased my class A motor home. Thank you both for all you do and I appreciate your service to our Great Nation.
Hey Martin & Joanie! My husband is a Vietnam combat medic who is also a purple heart recipient. When he was wounded, he received a transfusion that he believes gave him hep B & C. He went through the Interferon treatment program to no avail. Then the doctor at the Durham, NC VA Hospital put him #1 on the list when Harvoni first came out. He was one of the first to receive, and recover 100% from hep C. But he lives in fear that, one day, during one of his regular ultrasounds, he'll get the diagnosis you did.
You are such an amazing person! I feel like we're old friends just from the 20 or so videos that I've watched. And, dear friend, you are an answer to a prayer. I have always felt a strong urge to learn absolutely everything about my RV, and learn how to fix it on my own. I have been preparing for the possibility of the SHTF and the lack of availability of energy from any source. I've been learning primitive survival skills, hydroponic gardening, and foraging. I really like the idea of being self-sufficient, and being able to help others along the way.
You're going to beat this, Brother. I've just got a feeling. You will remain in my prayers until then.
🙏 Susan
P.S. You and my husband would get along great. In fact, he's the one who turned me on to your channel! You both are Vietnam purple heart recipients. You fixed equipment and he fixed bodies. Thanking you for your service doesn't begin to cover it. Gratitude runs deep.
Martin, we don't usually leave comments, but feel the need to let you know how much you have helped us maintain our rv over the years. Thank you for all your hard work to keep us informed. We know you are strong and smart and that you will come through this, too. You are an inspiration! We will keep you in our prayers. 💕🙏
Joanie my heart is breaking for you I am so sorry that Martin died. I literally just found RVStreet today and I’ve been binge watching it for hours. I just saw the last two episodes and found out about his death in the comments. I started to cry - I feel like I’ve lost a new friend. Thank you SO very much for keeping his spirit alive on this channel - Martin will live on helping all of us newbies ❤
Your comment made me cry but in a good way because Martin loved helping people and he continues to do so through RVstreet. ♥️
Martin and Joanie we appreciate that you have taken the time to give us and update. We are here praying for both of you.
From a Vet who is a survivor of cancer to you, you HAVE my PRAYERS for a cure. GOD BLESS.
Thanks for YOUR service Martin , , its comforting to know you will ALWAYS be here on youtube
continuing to help your fellow man RIP Sir.
I just found you guys today, I thought “this guy with that silly bandana will probably not be someone I want to watch”! Boy was I wrong! My wife is a nurse and we watched the video of where he announced he has cancer, wife immediately told me to tell him to look into ivermectin. I know many will say she’s wrong and it’s possible she is but there’s enough info out there that legitimately argues that she’s not. Remember “money talks and bs and everything else crawls”.
I just read in the comments that Martin has passed and I’m am so sorry for both of you. Before I finished that first video I knew he was a good guy with a humble heart. So happy that he had faith and we WILL get to see him again. I’ll be praying for you that life will be as gentle as it can be during this awful time! Again, I’m very, very sorry for your loss!
Thank you so much for your kind words. ♥️
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Wonderful comment! I feel the same way. This is my first video. I am so sorry to hear this was the outcome. I pray for his wife. I’ve been a widow for 11 years. I pray she takes care of herself and keeps going strong with life and moving forward. It’s so hard.
Joanie, if your still keeping an eye out for comments on your videos, I just wanted to thank you and Martin for making this video and putting it out in the world. I believe I understand how excruciatingly hard that was for both you and Martin. However, I sincerely feel it will help countless others as they battle similar life altering medical conditions. Martin was one of kind, and I am forever grateful the two of you picked up a camera and started to share your lives with the RV community. Thank you again. ❤
It is extremely hard and heartbreaking for me to read the comments and the see the outpouring of love the community has shared. I cry every dang time but I try to pop in every few days. Thank you for your kind words.
@@RVstreet,you are loved 🥰
You’re courageous and inspiring Sir. I wish you the very best 🙏🏻 🇺🇸
Thank you for the update. It takes a lot of courage to put your life and information about you cancer out for the world see and hear. Cindy and I have both you and Jonnie in our prayers and for your medical staff to Martinize you back to full health. You are truly an inspiration to everyone. 🙏🏻 🙏🏻.
You know Martin, it just utterly breaks my heart; that someone as giving and wonderful as you (and Joni); are going through this. You have done everything RIGHT your whole life and now this. I will be doing everything I possibly can to send you more light, strength, and love to battle through this. WE NEED YOU out here, Martin! More than you could POSSIBLY know! With much, much love! Please take care of yourself and of each other! Looking forward to more updates and videos!!
Your life has been a blessing these many years for your fellow RVrs! From you, we have learned how to take better care of our "homes on wheels." And now, you extend the blessing as you inspire us to take good care of our lives, our health, and most of all to take good care of one another. You and Joni are very special friends to hundreds of people all throughout the world. Healing comes in many forms and the love and prayers of your extended RV family are a wonderful part of that journey. Thank you for sharing your story with us. Please know that you are loved by us all and remain in our hearts, our thoughts, and our prayers each day. May the Lord's gifts of comfort and peace sustain you, and may God bless the healing hands of your doctors and medical staff as they continue the journey with you in the days and years to come.
Martin: You are dealing with this challenge in your usual efficient and well researched manner. I’m confident it will pay off for you. You and Joanie continue to be in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Martin, I thank God He has brought you together with a medical team you like and have confidence in. Both of you remain in the prayers of many.
Martin, words can not express how much my wife and I have appreciated all the helpful videos you have shared with all of us over the years. In them we have come to know you as a close brother in spite of never having met in person. God has blessed and enriched you with so many talents, so much knowledge, and with a strong desire to share them with those of us that need extra guidance. I’m certain God will continue to bless and wrap his loving arms around you and Joanie throughout this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers go with you. Stay strong and keep the faith!
Thank you for serving our Country! Praying for healing and for you and your wife as you walk this valley!
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You are the real deal. You live your faith and have the strength to share and help your fellow man in so many ways. May God bless you and Joanie on this current journey and bless your medical team for a healing outcome. Your strength is indeed inspiring. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Thank you Martin and Joanie for your willingness to be open about a very personal and challenging situation. This WILL be helpful and a blessing to others ..including you, because you are so incredibly thorough in everything you do.
I cried (probably like Joanie behind the camera) hearing all the difficulties you both are facing. I am encouraged by your faith. It's what has kept me moving forward. Thank you, THANK YOU, Thank YOU! Thinking and praying for you both❤️
Martin, I haven't been on youtube for a while so today I went to your channel to see your content. I am so sorry to hear what you and your wife are going through. Who said grown men don't cry? Wow I really have tears and am so sad. You have been the man that exceeds and get things done the right way! I've purchased items from your store before and just subscribed to your channel. What a beautiful ending with the verses, music and scenes! You are in my prayers. Mike B
Continued prayers for you,Joanie and your entire medical team. We are so sorry you are going through this Martin. Ya’all are such wonderful people and this news saddens us deeply! Hang in there brother. It sounds like you have a top notch medical team working to get you through this. Stay strong and keep the faith.
Martin and Joanie our prayers are with you🙏🏻🇺🇸
Martin, I am asking my entire family to offer up prayers for a speedy and full recovery for you. As long as I have been following you, I feel like I know you personally. You are in God's hands and he will comfort and protect you. Stay the course, my friend.
Joe.
Sending you prayers and and strength. I remember being told I only had two years, (2011), it's not a nice feeling. It's very emotional what you're going through. I've been there. Godspeed...
Martin and Joanie stay strong and don’t ever give up.
You guys are in my prayers
Oh no! I just checked in to see how you and Martin were doing. I'm literally in tears to know he is no longer with us physically. To me he was a great force I never met. He will always be remembered as the man who Martinized our RVs.
Thank you so much for your kind words. He loved helping people and was very passionate about it. Also he was a lot of fun and always made me laugh. ♥️
I am am Army Vet, 1970 to 1973. My wife of 53 years and I have been very lucky in all areas. I cannot relate to what you are going through right now but we will pray for you and I know with your faith in God, you will make all the right decisions.
God bless you,
Don & Honey
joan is sorry to hear of his passing. i’ve followed for awhile and missed it for a while. he is an inspiration to me. god bless him and you!
Hang in there you two, thinking of your battle daily and praying, praying, and praying that you will overcome and stay strong. Not the chapter anybody wants to add to their life story. ❤️
You continue to help others even in this situation-thank you for all you do and share. You are an advocate for all of us in the RV world and all others. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dear Martin and Joni, thank you for the update. May God bless and heal you both in the next 3 months til we hear from you again. With God all things are possible In Jesus name Amen
Praying for you and Joanie, Martin. You have a positive attitude which will go a long way to you beating this thing.
Prayers up, Brother, from a fellow Viet Nam Combat Veteran. Hang tough, Hoss.
I loved Martin's courage and demeanor. He was such a wonderful man. I will keep you and family in prayers forever. He is such an inspiration. Thank you for sharing and I am very sad to hear of your loss. I lost my brother on Dec. 24, 2001, from hep C. I am still and will always be traumatized by his loss from his injuries from Vietnam.
Thank you for your kind words. I am very heartbroken and will always miss Martin. I guess the thing that I hold onto is the fact he is no longer in pain and I the loving arms of the lord💔
Martin, you're definitely in my prayers!!! May Gods Grace flow to you.
Martin and Joannie-- what an awesome message! Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and feelings. Know that everyone here is with you in thoughts and prayer.
Take it slow and easy and keep working on getting rest! You are a true hero with a special hero partner in Joannie!! Looking forward to more updates so we can walk with you. Joe
Praying for you and your wife. Sounds like the doc's have a plan, hopefully you will soon be able to get some sleep, which will help immensely with the healing process. I had to smile when I saw the part of this video with you speaking to us in front of the hospital and there you were with a folder in hand. I said to myself 'you got this'. Love ya guys, stay strong we are all praying for you. Please let us know if a go fund me account is set or should be setup, the VA will cover a lot but there are so many little costs that add up quickly. 56.9k people follow your channel and want to help. David
First of all Thank You for your service! You are in the right place, please keep the updates coming, I’m sure there are so many people out there you are helping by sharing. I learned the difference in stage 3 & stage 4 cancer - thank you for opening up! Prayers for you & Joanie and the whole medical team. May God give you strength & peace!
Martin, Sound to me that you have an excellent plan. I have been praying for and will continue t do so. You and Joanie keep your heads up and just keep moving forward one step at a time.
Praying for you both. Tears, but thank you for the updates, we ALL love you.
Hi Martin & Joanie. Good to see you. Praying for you & Joanie plus your Doctors. Fast healing. Thanks Don & Martha
Hello I’ve watched you’ll videos on/off because I have a 2014 28 ft Vista and decided to check you guys out and see what Martin and you are up to. I was deeply sadden to hear about Martin’s condition. 😩😩 and now knowing what has happened has brought tears to my eyes. I’ve always mentioned to my wife I pray heaven has good campgrounds. I am sure Martin is doing his duty for the lord keeping those rigs in shape! I am a post Vietnam vet retired and traveling too. I love the tips and videos Martin and you put out. My Wife is a breast cancer survivor so we feel your pain you both have gone through. My condolences to you. We are Christians too, and we know the Lord has gained a class A mechanic. And thank you for your link to the Amazon store. I know now where to get my RV supplies. God bless you and your family. In my heart I know Martin is doing the Lords work. Amen. 🙏🏼✝️ Diego & Linda.
Thank you so much for reaching out to me. I am also sure that Martin is looking out for me now just as he always did here on earth. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't miss him. 💔
will be praying a strong recovery. your videos are truly professional.
My dear Martin, our hearts are with you in prayer every morning at 5 am. My sister in law has stage 4 Breast cancer that spread to her liver and lungs. With chemo and taxol most has either shrunk or disappeared. Her treatments are not done but things look good. We are hoping and praying for the same for you. We are your prayer partners
Good to see you both! I've been thinking of you, Martin! ✝️🙏 🇬🇧
Thanks for the update. Through your video's I learn so much and you both seem like family even though we've never met. Continuing prayers for you both.
Prayers for you guys, stay strong and positive. You will beat this, I know
Thanks for the up date, remember YOU CAN NOT LET THE OLD MAN IN! Stay positive and keep your faith, you have so many friends praying for you. Glad to hear from the two of you.
Thank you for your service Martin, I am praying for you.
Thanks for the update. I say a prayer for you and Joanie ever night. You are an inspiration to us all. Having cancer myself believe me I understand. Love you both my vet brother. May God be with you and guide the Doctors as they treat you. Now I pray that God wraps his healing arms around you and takes this cancer from your body. In Jesus name I claim this Amen.
Amen!
Amen
Started RVing about 3 years ago. Ive been watching Martins videos for about 2 years. I didnt know till today that he had cancer, and had passed. Joanie Im very sorry. I found Martin very relatable. He will be missed.
Thank you so much. ♥️
Wishing You both the best! Our prayers are with You! 🙏🏻👍
From one Vet to a fellow Vet. Martin & Joanie prayers going your way. God Bless!!
Thank you Martin for the update. Prayers for your speedy healing and recovery.
Glad to hear from you, we are praying for you and Your wife.
You’re in our prayers, brother.
You've got this! God is still in the healing business! " Psalm 118:17 - I shall live and NOT die and declare the works of the Lord! " words have power speak this scripture!
Joanie, my heart is broken. We have learned so much from you and Martin. We are still getting through your many helpful videos when we come upon this one. I was going to make a comment, when a couple of comments turned on the water works and I got a big lump in my throat. I decided to google Martin. I am so so sorry. May God bless and comfort you and your family during this difficult time.
I found a poem my dad wrote when I was looking through his things. This poem is not about death, but rather about life. Titled Graduation Day.
Something to the effect we are always going through life graduating and moving on to greater opportunities. One day this tired body will need a rest while my spirit will graduate on to greater eternal opportunities. I believe when our eternal graduation day comes we are learning and we are guardián angels for our loved ones who still walk earths floor.
We are more blessed because of you and Martin! Thank you and God bless ❤❤❤
Thank you for reaching out to me. I LOVE the poem.
Martin & Joanie, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Semper Fi, from a former Marine. Take care.
God bless you and Joanie. I know how you feel as lm fighting bladder cancer and have been for 10yrs. Keep the faith and take each day as it comes. Got mine from agent orange in Vietnam and am now 100% with the VA. When you've been healthy and active all your life then you aren't it ain't easy. But with the prayers of family and friends we will keep the faith !
@richard harrison been to chu lai,Tam Ky, Hue,Phu Bai,Birmingham,Bastogne. It all sucked and still follows us 53 yrs later. One day at a time. Oh yeah picked up an alcohol addiction as well but been sober 41yrs now with the grace of God.
Sending love and prayers to the both of you. 💝🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
From a fellow veteran, stay strong and live life with yourBeautiful Wife. You Will Beat This.
Blessings to you and Joanie. You are in our prayers.
God Bless the two of you!!! You will end up beating this. Thank God for his work. Tim.
Martin, you and Joanny are both in our thoughts. Hang in there and stay strong! ❤️
Man plans his way but God directs our steps - God has directed your steps to the right people to be your treatment team, He is faithful. Praying for you both as I write this.
*Man plans his way but God directs our steps* 👍
You are so courageous! We are praying for you. We serve a mighty God and His is faithful. ❤🙏🙏🙏
You will beat this. I am a Cancer survivor to. I did 47 rounds of radiation treatment.
Praying for Both of You.
Martin I’ve been waiting on this update. Good or bad I was looking forward to seeing your update. I’ve been praying for you and Joni. I pray for better news is a coming and look forward to hearing about it. Thanks for taking the time to fill us in. You certainly don’t have to do that on something so personal. Thanks again.
Prayers for you both. God is in control.
Martian and Joanie,
Praying for the both of you🙏🙏. Thanks for updating us in your community I know for myself I was this past week you have been in my thoughts on how you are doing.
Agin prayers for you both. My god bless you both and heal you!
Glad to see 👀 you Martin and we have you in our prayers 🙏 ❤️.
Sending prayers and best wishes Martín and Joanie for this next journey. 🙏🏻❤️
Your videos have been such a big help for me and I feel that thru the video I know you... Thank you so much and God Bless you and your recovery. Praying for you and Joanie
Martin, I read through all the comments from your faithful followers. I can’t think of anything say that hasn’t been mentioned. Like stated our prayers are with you and Joanie.
You have always been a great inspiration.
Keep your faith
Martin and Joanie, You have been a blessing sharing your tips and your most challenging journey with cancer. My wife and I are cancer survivors over 5 years. We have RV'd rom tent trailer, to trailer, to 5th wheel, to park.model, to single wide, to class A. Your channel had given top class insights. May God surround you with his love and healing. - Jim and Carol Butler
Praying for you and family. We serve a Big God he has this. Take care
Hi Martin. Even though this wasn’t a RV DIY video, I think it was one of the best videos yet. I was not aware that you were a Vietnam veteran which is so incredibly admirable. Owing from a large family of veterans, I have a tremendous respect for those that have served and even died for freedom. You are so tremendously brave to put this out there and I sure hope to hell that there aren’t any troll or negative comments. Taking the time for you and your wife to carefully document your journey is amazing and thoughtful to your viewers. I’m very sorry that you have to go through this and I am praying that you will have success. I have so many relatives and friends that have gone through this and it’s exhausting and daunting so I hope you can soldier on and beat this damn thing. I have a failing heart which will require a transplant, a failing kidney, diabetes, and several other health issues. It’s daunting and your life goes from living it and enjoying it to just spending your days attending various medical treatments. I’m so blessed to have my wife of 35 years by my side taking care of me. I’m not sure what I’d do without her. I sense that Joanie is perhaps the same. Like you, I am fatigues, exhausted and generally don’t ever feel good, every single day. I’d love to have a day like I used to where I woke up, bright and early, jump out of bed, full of energy and ready to get at the day. Havent had one of those for the past 4 years. I’m not sure why we are dealt these cards but I do have a strong belief that it’s part of a bigger plan and I have faith that everything happens for a reason. All we can do is fight on and don’t give up, even though there are down days where you just want to give up, and have solitude that you worked hard, the right thing, and lived a respectful, honest, productive life, and tried to help your fellow man/woman. I’m blessed and I hope you feel the same. Take extra care and don’t be banging your head on things😂. Listen to your doctor and your body. I look forward to your next update. 👍 🇺🇸
God Bless you both! Continuing to send healing thoughts and prayers 🙏🏻❤
Martin and Joanie, My prayers go out to you guys to have the strength to Win this fight!
We have u in our prayers and thoughts.
Martin and Joanie, we are standing in the gap for you before our Risen Savior Jesus Christ.
As many others have mentioned, you are an inspiration and delight to know from afar. We are thankful that you have been able to get the medical help needed to fight this battle.
As the apostle Paul declared, Christ’s strength is made perfect in our weakness.
Stay encouraged and strong in HIM!
as a fellow vet about to start my rv journey, all i can say is.. take care of your self 1st, youre vids are awsome but id rather see a fellow vet healthy then pushing for diy video's. :)
Thank you for sharing Martin. You have helped me a ton, and thousands of others. We've been praying for you and Joanie, and will continue to do so. I look forward to your next update and to the great news you are going to share. God bless.
Hang in there. You have an excellent attitude, good support from Joanie and good care. My husband was diagnosed with colon cancer, large mass, stage 3 with metastasis into liver and lungs just a year ago. It’s a hard road but hang in there. Btw metastasis means it’s spread, aggressive. We are getting treatment in our adopted home of Ecuador. I say we, because as Joanie can tell you, it takes everyone in the family through this journey. Hugs and hoping for the best outcome.
As an advanced stage cancer survivor, I will be watching closely, and praying for you both. I'll be praying for your caregivers. May you be blessed. 🙏🏼💪✌️💛🇺🇸
Wow Martin. I’ve watched a number of your videos over the last half year or so. I cannot say that I know you; however, with what you’ve shared in this video I feel that I can relate like I’ve not before.
My wife is a cancer patient and survivor. We’ve been going down this road since August 2021. She had endometrial cancer which is rare at her age. It was an aggressive multi malignant type.
She went through surgery and had a full hysterectomy as well as eight lymph nodes removed. After which she underwent chemotherapy and radiation. They thought she was in the clear about a year ago.
However in a routine scan last summer that lead to other test we found it had metastasized to other lymph nodes and to her brain. We were devastated.
She underwent 10 treatments of full brain radiation as well as the steroids. The steroids were wicked. Not only couldn’t she sleep well but she had crazy dreams she thought were real.
After brain radiation she started immunotherapy. She has since been on Keytruda and has responded very well…beyond her oncologist’s expectations. An advantage of immunotherapy over chemotherapy is that it crosses the brain-blood barrier and can also treat the areas in the brain. Chemo does not. It is also less toxic compared to chemo but certainly not without it’s own side effects.
As of the end of 2022 she has be deemed in remission. She still has to have immunotherapy infusions every three weeks and will likely have to for the rest of her life. But she’s here when she probably shouldn’t be.
I say this to say that it’s not an easy road. There will be lots of tough days and weeks ahead. The best advice I can offer…fight with a purpose and an end goal in mind. Stay positive. A positive attitude is your best ally. Lean on God.
While we’ve had excellent medical staff, we can only say it’s a miracle of the Lord that she here today. She’s exceeded the doctors expectations because of Him. He is the ultimate healer.
Pray. It also doesn’t hurt to petition others to pray for you. We have had countless prayer warriors in our journey. The power of prayer should not be underestimated.
My prayer today for you and Joni: May the Lord’s presence wash over you and may he fill your hearts with peace and comfort. May he give you rest. I pray that he bless the hands of your medical team and guide them in their treatment.
Amen and best wishes in your battle.
GOD has you in his hands and comforting arms. A Vet friend of mine walked through fire one year ago and lived. God still needs him and he still needs you. God bless.
Hey Martin, you do not know me or my wife. We have been following you for years, our prayers are with you and Joanie! If we can help let us know!
Gary&Phyllis Farrell
Stay Strong we got this!🙏🙏🙏🙏
Let your presence fill Martin with faith and hope, knowing that your power is greater than any cancer and you are with him as he continues to fight the good fight to free Martins body of this disease. Merciful Jesus, you have compassion on the sick and heal them. Amen 💚💪🏻
Martin, I am glad you have found comfort in your team's ability to help you combat your cancer. Carol and I believe you will continue to find strength you need to continue your journey. We wish you and Joanie the best. Stay strong friend!
@text-3190 Hello Martin, nice to hear from you. Carol and I are currently in Michigan visiting my parents. Been trying spend as much time possible as my dad is currently battling stage 4 Parkinsons Disease. Hope your recent appointments/treatments have been positive and encouraging.
Appreciate the update. God bless you both and stay strong.
Martin your in my prayers brother. 🙏🙏
Hang in there Martin and Joanie. Keep the faith and remember that God is still in control. You are in our prayers. Always enjoy your videos. Yes, even these kind.
Keep the faith God is good praying for you
You're in my prayers 🙏 I'm glad to hear that you're trusting in the Lord! He is good!
Praying!!
Martin~ so glad "he's" assembled an A Team and that you bumped your noggin sooner than later. Appreciate you & Joanie sharing this leg of your journey, as you're not the only one so challenged and you inspire others! ODAT---One Day at a Time!!🙏
God bless you Martin!🙏🏻
As a brother in Christ, family man, and a veteran my wife and I have a plan to retire in a few years and travel by rv. I found your channel a few months ago and your style and info are just what I was looking for. Thank you for your gift of knowledge that is taught in a manner I'm familiar with and I respect. I will keep you in my prayers. Peace be to you
Prayers 🙏🙏🙏