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What Cancer Cannot Do

posted by:
Dustin Ver Beek

We just heard that the MRI scan showed no new tumor activity, so we’re dealing with something far less serious.  Praise God–this is such welcome news!  Thank you all for your prayers of intercession for Lindy and my family.  

I thought a lot about life today and about cancer and what large part of our lives “it” has become.   Here’s what I do know: 

What cancer cannot do

Cancer cannot weaken our faith.
Cancer cannot steal our will to live.
Cancer cannot keep us down; we will get back up.
Cancer cannot diminish the love we have for each other.
Cancer cannot erase our memories.
Cancer cannot make us forget where we’ve come from.
Cancer cannot cause us to loose hope.
Cancer cannot crush our dreams.
Cancer cannot ruin this day.
Cancer cannot overcome God’s plan for us.

103 Responses to “What Cancer Cannot Do”

  1. amy kole says:

    Love it Dusty! Praying and praising God for His faithfulness and marvelous mercies to your entire family.

  2. Tammy VanDoeselaar says:

    Praise God for this good news!

  3. julie meyaard says:

    Amen Dusty…beautifully said. Cancer will not win!! The battle has already been won! Thankful for some good news today and praying for a bright tomorrow to celebrate your sweet Brooklyn!
    Love to you all!

  4. Megan Van Kampen says:

    That’s great news!! Thank you for the updates Dustin and I hope Lindy feels better tomorrow and you all have a wonderful day with Brooklyn tomorrow!

  5. Miska Rynsburger says:

    So relieved to read this. Happy Birthday tomorrow Brooklyn and everyone. We’ll now pray you have a restful night.

  6. Lindsay Bazan says:

    Thank you for updating Dusty! Praise God for the awesome news. Happy Birthday to Brooklyn tomorrow – I hope Lindy is feeling good enough to celebrate!

  7. Missy VerBeek says:

    Praise God for the great news!

  8. barb baumann says:

    Thank you for sharing Gods heart. His love endures…forever.

  9. Dani says:

    Praise God!!!

  10. Amy Sluiter says:

    Praise God for answered prayers! Praise Him that HE is so much bigger than cancer! Praise Him that NOTHING (not even cancer) can separate us from His love for us in Christ Jesus! We’ll continue to pray that Lindy feels better and can enjoy Brook’s birthday tomorrow. Thanks for taking the time to update. It means so much and helps to know how to pray. God is good… all the time!

  11. Becky Seah says:

    Awesome news! Praise God!

  12. Aunt Shirley says:

    Praise God! Praise God! I am so happy everything is okay and that there is no tumor activity. Thank you for sharing and letting us pray for you. Enjoy Brooklyn’s birthday – and we will continue to pray that you feel MUCH better tomorrow. His mercies are NEW every morning. We love you, Dusty and the children.
    In Christ Alone ~ Aunt Shirley and Uncle Gar

  13. Tina Amaya says:

    Dusty and Lindy – Praise God for the good news! Praying that Lindy will be well tomorrow and that the day will be an enjoyable, memorable birthday for Miss Brooklyn! Sending prayers and love to you all! Tina

  14. Susan Alberda says:

    I didn’t realize I had been holding my breath until I read this update. Praising God tonight for great news, and for the reminder to always keep praying for more. Love you guys.

  15. Kim says:

    Praising God with you!!! Even more great things to celebrate tomorrow:) Happy Birthday to Brooklyn:)

  16. patti schonfeld says:

    Dear Lindy and Dusty-
    Our GOD reigns!!! He is the GREAT I AM!!
    He is YOUR Hope! He is YOUR Encouragement! He is YOUR Trust! He is YOUR Victor!
    He is YOUR FUTURE! He is YOUR STRENGTH! He is YOUR PEACE!!
    GREATER IS HE THAT IS IN YOU, THEN HE THAT IS IN THE WORLD!!!
    CHRIST IS FOR YOU- So who can be against you!
    THANK YOU JESUS! THANK YOU JESUS! THANK YOU JESUS!!!
    Ephesians 3:20-21
    Now unto HIm who is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that you ask or think, according to the power that works in you, Unto Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.
    “HAPPY BIRTHDAY BROOKLYN!”

  17. Teresa Porter says:

    GOD IS GOOD!! Praising Him for wonderful news Lindy and Dusty! Will be praying 🙂

  18. Betsy says:

    Awesome news. Praying Lindy feels well enough to have a great birthday celebration!

  19. tara mauro says:

    praying for your family. hope brooklyn has a fantastic birthday! how wonderful for you to have a celebration tomorrow. and as said before above, our God reigns!

  20. Michelle says:

    Praise and Thanksgiving! What an awesome God we serve! Happy Birthday Brooklyn!

  21. Dad Ver Beek says:

    Thank you Dusty…. A father could not be more proud. We do serve a mighty God !!!! Happy Birthday Brooklyn…. Dad

  22. Barb Dannenberg says:

    Praise God for answered prayer! Hope you have an awesome day today celebrating Brooklyn’s birthday!

  23. Tiffany Timmer says:

    Praise the Lord!! We are SO HAPPY to hear this fantastic news! I kept checking the blog last night, over and over, to see if there were any new postings. So I am so relieved to hear this news this morning! Amazing things can happen when you have amazing people around you who love and pray for you, and when your God is all powerful and can make miracles happen! We are so happy that Lindy is okay. I will pray that she feels better, and well enough to help Brooklyn celebrate her 7th birthday today! Have a great day you guys! Love you all! 🙂

    Matt, Tiffany, & Summer

  24. Sue Ensing says:

    So happy for you, Thank God! Thank-you for keeping us updated.

  25. Sue says:

    Thank God for answered prayers and for the ability He has given you to see beyond your circumstances. You are an amazing testimony of His faithfulness! Happy Birthday Brooklyn!

  26. Marian says:

    And cancer cannot crush the spirit of all your friends, family, and your prayer warriors. If things are not quite right we pray even harder. Praising God with you for this news. Blessings to you guys! Happy Birthday Brook!!! 🙂

  27. Aunt Carole says:

    This is the news we were trusting God for, and this has to be one of the best Birthday presents Brooklyn could get! But this has to also be the worst news that Satan could get-Praise the Lord! Your witness and testimony and strong faith through the power of our God keep defeating even the Devil’s best laid plans. Keep up the good work! Our God reigns!!! Happy Birthday to your dear, sweet, Brooklyn! Seven is such a fun year! Constant love & prayers, Uncle Bob & Aunt Carole

  28. Darla says:

    WOOHOO!!!
    So.. were you feeling good enough to make the birthday party?

  29. Niki and Kevin says:

    God’s amazing power is just shining through your family and lives… Amidst the worry, the sickness, the stress, the fatigue – God’s HOPE remains. We pray that Lindy can feel good and that you can have a beautiful celebration of Brooklyn’s birthday – how can it be 7 already! We continue to pray for all of you.

  30. Marge says:

    Praise the Lord!
    I am feeling so positive that your tumors will be totally gone.
    Thank you Lindey for being such a strong witness for me and my family.
    Love,
    Marge

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