Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you," says the LORD. "They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope."
Welcome to Jordan's Web Page!
Thanks so much for stopping by to pay us a visit today. I pray you will be encouraged, and share the hope we have found after reading about all the wonderful things the Lord has been doing in Jordan's life and so many of his friends.
In the book of 1Thessalonians 5:16-18 the Bible says: "Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus."
In April of 2002, we received the news that would change the course of our lives forever. Jordan was diagnosed with a brain tumor. This was the beginning of a journey we could never have dreamed we would be taking. And yet, the amazing love of God was revealed to us in greater ways than we could have ever imagined. All along this winding path, we have been joined by so many new friends, which we could never have known otherwise. We have witnessed so many miracles, shared joys and tears, good times and hard times, but through them all have found that God is truly the Rock upon which we stand. And now, four years later, Jordan is on the road to becoming a brain tumor survivor!
Jordan has a "Juvenile Pilocytic Astrocytoma" (JPA) located in the optic chiasm and hypothalamic region, with some spread into the brainstem and third ventricle. Because of the location of this tumor, Jordan has many Endocrine deficits. Some of the issues we deal with as a result of this are, Growth Hormone Deficiency, hypothyroid, Diabetes Insipidus (regulation of thrist) and Osteoporosis (loss of the normal density of bone and fragile bone). After biopsy surgery was performed at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Jordan's tumor was determined to be inoperable due to the surrounding structures in this region of his brain. Last year Jordan had to receive 30 external radiation treatments at St. Jude Children’s Hospital to stop the slow progression the lesion had continuing to show. The initial post-radiation reports have indicated that the tumor is beginning to shrink. We now believe that these positive results will continue, and the tumor will eventually die and Jordan will be totally healed.
I would to like thank all of our family and friends that have provided so much support to us through the years, and to all of our new CB family that pray and offer support to Jordan on a daily basis. I've once read that Courage can be defined as: “spirit, determination, and bravery”. But have you ever wondered what Courage looks like? I think that the children we have met in this battle epitomize the true picture of that word. They are the real hero’s that we honor in this war.
"So be strong and take courage, all you who put your hope in the Lord" Ps. 31:34
Have you thought about the American flag and all that it stands for? It represents an emblem of the greatest nation on the earth. It has been carried through centuries in battle. It is placed on the graves of our honored dead who fought for the right for us to remain a free nation, and it flies high during peace times, as well as war. “Old Glory” is its name.
There is another real freedom we can have. We can display it every day of the year, and that is our freedom “In Christ” to live a life to glorify Him, so that His banner of love, truth, and peace can be seen by all.
It is a flag flown high in the castle of my heart (taken from a song). We can be free in our spirit to serve the Creator of the whole universe and that my friends, is True Freedom.
Romans 8:2 says, "For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus made me free from the law of sin and of death."
Just like the flag that represents freedom, Jesus is a banner over us, protecting and shielding us. He is the “Glory and the Lifter of our heads” at all times. Let freedom ring out in your heart today. (CBN)
Psalm 3:3 reads, "But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head." (KJV)
Greetings to you my wonderful friends!
I thought I would take a few minutes just to wish all of you a Happy Independence (4th of July) Day!
I have a little video to share as a reminder of the many sacrifices that have been made, and are still being made, by the sons and daughters of families all across this great country.
I want to remind you to continue to pray for their protection, and for all of the needs of their families while they are gone. As you know, this hits very close to our home with our oldest son being a 2nd Lieutenant in the Army National Guard. He has already served one rotation in Afghanistan, and could be deployed again if his unit is re-activated. Also, my nephew Mark, who was in Iraq last year, is now in advanced training at Ft. Hood, Tx and preparing for his next deployment.
Let’s not forget Kris, Danny ’s mom, who has a son named Jeff currently serving in Iraq. Please keep him in prayer for a safe return back home, and for Kris and their family as well.
On the home front, Jordan is battling a summer cold right now and we are still working on his dry hand condition. He has also been having some bad nosebleeds. Poor guy, bless his heart, all of this can be over-whelming for such a young guy. I won’t even mention all the medication, shots and patch he takes daily. I’d really appreciate your prayers for a miracle in this area for him.
We will be getting together with our extended family and lots of friends for a huge 4th of July party at my older sister Mary’s home…so get ready for lots of pictures.
Till then I hope your week will be blessed over this holiday weekend!
Thanking Jesus for teaching me what freedom truly is,
Please also remember some very special angels and their families, Timmy, Haley, Jeremiah, Shae, Reid, Elisha and Jacob. Some other special friends of ours that we love and pray daily for are are Genna, Danny, Logan, Joseph, Luke, Ryan, Kara, Zach, Lizzie, Steven, and Bella. We are so grateful the Lord allowed us to meet these brave warriors!
PLEASE STOP BY THIS GREAT MINISTRY THAT IS MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN SO MANY LIVES! The Horrocks are now officially in Memphis, and in the short time they have been here have been so busy blessing so many people’s lives. I’m just so honored to know and support such an incredible ministry. Mark and Mylissa are ministering to so many families now, please continue to cover them in your prayers each day. Thanks guys for laying down your life for so many!
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