We got the results back from the liver biopsy and talked with Dr Majithia. I have stage four cancer and it is incurable. They will give me chemotherapy to extend my life as long as possible. While they can make no promises, the doctor’s best guess based on statistics is a year, maybe more, maybe less. Because I am young and in good shape, my odds are better but it all depends on how the cancer reacts to the chemo. There will be no surgeries planned as that lowers quality of life.
The kind of cancer is fast moving and nasty – it’s not the worst, but its on that end of the spectrum compared to breast and prostate cancer. Outside of a miracle, this will end my life. There is a small chance that they can find a specific genetics-based drug based on my mutation type to fight it better, and they have already sent my results away to find out. The doctor said its not a zero chance, but it’s very small.
Now, on to the important stuff…
I know that my Redeemer lives and I know in whom I believe. He is able to to kick this cancer to the curb if He wishes. I’d like that very much because I want to meet the wonderful Godly women Dakota and Kadin marry and I want to walk Kasey down the aisle to put her hand in the hand of a man who loves Jesus more than life. I believe Karen and I are a great team and have lots more we can do together for His sake. But if that’s not His plan, then He has an even better one and we will wait to see it unfold. One of my favorite songs ever has the below lines in it – seems like an appropriate time to share.
If I Stand by Rich Mullins
The stuff of Earth competes for the allegiance
I owe only to the Giver of all good things.
So if I stand let me stand on the promise that you will pull me through.
And if I can’t, let me fall on the grace that first brought me to You.
And if I sing let me sing for the joy that has born in me these songs.
And if I weep let it be as a man who is longing for his home.
If I Stand – YouTube
The Coddington Tribe could use some prayer as the news is hitting hard. Dakota is by himself in Oregon (with his Resonate family of course) but not with us. Kadin leaves for college Wednesday and will be alone (except for new Resonate friends). Kasey will be here but is really struggling.
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To Karen, Dakota, Kadin and Kasey –
Scripture perfectly speaks my heart from me to you:
“I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death. For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. If I am to go on living in the body, this will mean fruitful labor for me. Yet what shall I choose? I do not know! I am torn between the two: I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far; but it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body…Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ.” Philippians 1:20-24, 27
Love Always,
wes/dad.
I’m in tears and I can’t stop
Keeping you in our prayers
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Coddington Tribe!
So sad to here your latest news.
Prayers for you, Karen , Dakota, Kadin, and Kasey.
Love Marie Dunn
I am so sorry, my heart is breaking for you and your family. I will be praying.
I’m so sorry. I still believe. You are a warrior and God’s hand is upon you and your family. While my first response was tears, my next response is prayer, prayer, prayer. All my love, Connie
Wes, I know there is so much to consider and we know that God’s will will be done. I have a friend, whom is also a believe of our Lord, that was suddenly stricken with brain and spine cancer. Through the work of a miracle and the hands of knowledgeable people his life is back and he is healthy. He also started a regimen of fenbendazol (Panacur), curcumin, vitamin E, and CBD oil. I have up close, first hand knowledge of this miracle. If you are interested, talk to your oncologist about it. If they are not aware or have a desire for you to try it, I can get the I formation you need and you can receive the items needed over the counter.
Our love and prayers continue.
See our hearts are breaking for all of you. We know that our God heals and can walk you all through the trials that appear to be ahead. We have seen him work and will lift you all up before the throne.
Eric and Trish.
Dear Wes and family,
This is heart breaking news. I can’t for a minute think of you without your wonderful family and them without you.
I am praying for God’s beautiful grace, mercy , peace and complete healing.
I can’t think of anyone more deserving of a miracle.
Much love to you all,
Carol Workman 🙏🙏🙏💞💞💞
Prayers and tears for you all. Tough to read and love you all dearly. Your family has been a blessing and encouragement to ours many years as we fellowshipped together at New Song. Your love for God and each other is precious and praying for a miracle in the name of Jesus and His will for each of the members of the Coddington tribe.
My heart and prayers are with you guys! A sermon that you preached Wes on Matthew 7 really changed my life so you have a special place in my Heart.
Oh Wes,
You WILL overcome and you WILL beat this!
Love you my old friend and sending you all the best from our family to yours.
TR
Oh man Wes, my heart is hurting for you & the fam. But, God’s will is God’s will, we believe in prayer & miracles, so blessings to you guys, keep fighting. Our prayers are with you all.
Praying for you, Karen and the kids.
Oh man Wes, my heart is hurting for you & the fam. But, God’s will is God’s will, we believe in prayer & miracles, so blessings to you guys, keep fighting. Our prayers are with you.
Oh wow! I am praying for you and all of your family. If Karen ever need anyone to talk to, I’m a good listener.
Thoughts and prayers are with all the Coddingtons 🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻
Holding you all in my heart and praying you all find peace in however this journey unfolds,💗
Prayers are with you. Rebecca
Continuing to pray for you, Karen and the kids. Know that the entire Convergence Community Church family is holding you up in prayer and we love you.
Praying Wes for you and Karen and your kids as well as your extended family. Thanking God for your influence in my son Brennen’s life when he was a youth. You spent one on one time with him as well as with other kids whom you discipled. You taught them the word of God and the importance of a faithful life lived out to the glory of our savior. In reading your post your still teaching all of us what unwavering faith looks like. I love you brother.
I’m so sorry Sensei, I’m praying hard for you and your family. I’m praying for a miracle. You’re amazing man! I look up to do much! It was so just doing life with you. Whether it was missions trips, church events, or game night. It was always fun. And you’re amazing role model for me on how to be a a great leader, a great dad in the future, and a Godly man. I love you so much!
If I weep, let it be as a man who is longing for his home…. Such heavy news. God will carry you and your family through it all. Sending prayers.
Wes and family. It has been a long time and I am still shaken and disturbed and so sad to hear this news.
I and my family will certainly be praying for you and you will remain in our thoughts always.
We will not give up praying for God’s miracle. Thank you for showing your strong faith amidst this trial. God bless you and the family. Philippians 4:6-7 became my life verse and held me up during my cancer experiences. May God’s peace always be with you.
We are praying for you! With tears! Thank you for your affirmation of faith!
My thoughts returned to our times we got together in Oneonta as you were developing the youth ministry. You made an awesome impact in Ron and Amy’s lives.
We will not give up praying for a miracle. Thank you for showing us your strong faith amidst this major trial. Philippians 4:6-7 became my life verse and held me up during my cancer experiences. May God’s peace be with you always. Blessings.
Praying for you and your family… heartbroken but I know God is than this terrible news. Not ready to let us go as I am sure your family feels the same. Thank you for having such a huge impact on my life.
Ken Barton
My prayers for a miracle are with you Wes! I agree with everything you wrote in this article.
Praying for you and your family brother. Asking for God’s mighty power to be displayed in you. It already is simply through the testimony of your hope by His grace which you have shared so beautifully. Thank you for letting join you in the journey. Thank you for your investment in my life. God’s light shines through you. I am praying for His will to be done (and that this means healing for you). Mark
Prayers are with you from Springfield, NY.
I have no words. I have been crying
since I found out. I’m praying for all
of you..
I pray that God is not finished using you and will continue his good work in you and your ministry to bring others to him.
Wes,
I’m so sorry to hear that you have been diagnosed with this horrible disease. Just know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
So sorry for this news.
Anything is possible with God.
Praying for you and your family.
Without a doubt, this is the most agonizingly painful admiration I have ever experienced for you, my brother.
May we stay
Joyful in hope
Patient in affliction
and faithful in prayer. Ro 12:12
Prayers and hugs fromChuck and I to each of you! Our God is a mighty God and will wrap His arms around each of you and carry you thru this time! You are His precious child and He loves you so! As you keep your eyes on Him He can and will do miracles in your life.
Dear Wes and Karen, Our tears are falling, our prayers are full of hope and the miracle our great God can perform, our love is overflowing for your entire family. Sonny and Dee
Praying much. Your faith is encouraging many in these days. Rest. And keep telling us what the Father is teaching you, for in that we’ll come to know Him more.
Finish Strong!! See you at the starting line!!!
2 Tim. 4:6-8
Wes and Karen, We are praying for you during this time. May you continue to seek out our wonderful Savior and may He alone be your strength and your rock. Jeremiah 29:11
Rick and Janice Smith
Oh Wes! My heart is breaking with yours! You’re my favorite PRO-D “catalyst” in the whole world. I’m asking our good good Father for a miracle even as others have shared. Our Father in heaven has promised to walk with you every, single step of this treacherous journey no matter what happens. He hears our pain, he hears our laments, he hears our confusions and fears. He is with us—Immanuel. Keep pouring your heart out to Him, our Safe Place. It’s a beautiful sign of trust (Psalm 62:8). I love you, friend.
Praying for you and your family, brother!
Wes, you are my brother. I believe you and the entire tribe are the reason that God brought us to CA. In the moment, it felt random and without plan. I am confident that God wanted us to meet a man and his family that lived their life the way I always wanted to but thought couldn’t be done. I have seen your life of faith in some of the hardest times. That faith is sufficient for you now.
I trust God’s will but I still cry out to him for miraculous healing.
We lift you and your family up in prayers.
Jett just told us and there really aren’t the right words.
Mary and Den Johnson
Jett, Jase and Darra Johnson
I’m so sorry to hear this bad news and I’m crying for you and tour family as I’m reading. Praying for a miracle and thinking of the the song by Mercy Me “Even If”. Thanks for your testimony in the midst of the worst storm of your life. Love and prayers to you and Karen and the kids.
Wes,
Your strength is an inspiration. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family during this difficult time.
Ginny Keegan
I, too, will add my prayers to the rest. May they rise to God’s altar as a sweet fragrance and may they bring the needed miracle. Your faith in the face of this news is inspiring.
Praying for a miracle. 🙏🏼 Prayers that you will be able to continue life here with your family to do and see all those wonderful things happen . praying for al the Coddingtons. ❤️
Wes I’m so sad to hear this news. Praying for a miracle, Praying for strength and the grace to walk through each day, Praying for an overwhelming sense of God’s love and presents for each one of you. Much love to you and your family,
Louisa.