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.
Hello,
I don’t know you but I have down the stage 4 liver cancer road. My husband was diagnosed stage 4 and given a year. He was able to get a full liver transplant. Are you not eligible for transplant? Not that it was simple or easy but it did save his life. He is doing really well.
I am grateful for your love of Jesus.
I worked with your sister Linda at Princeton . She and your family have great faith and I know God is with you on this journey. I lost my son in 2014 to cancer so my heart is with you and I will pray for God’s will. Stay strong.
Wes…I love you brother. Heartbroken with you and realizing you have already received the greatest miracle of healing in the grace and forgiveness we have received…but praying for another incredible miracle…that you would live the words of Philippians that you quoted and we will see what our Father does with the Physical stuff! I am asking for healing.
Miss you
Please know that all of you are in my heart as I pray for you. Wes, I feel like you are ministering to me with you words and bible verses. I will continue to pray for a healing miracle.
Wes and Karen,
I was so sad when I read your news! You and the Coddington’s are part of my memories from very early childhood on up to the fun and crazy youth group days of high school. But my sadness was tempered by the knowledge that IF you are called away from this world, it is of course not the end, but a glorious beginning. IF you are called home, you will see His face!…and oh! What an enviable thing!! Either way, whether His healing here or His face tomorrow, we are praying for you. I am sorry that you all have to face this struggle. But we trust that He will bring everyone in the Tribe safely to the other shore!
“For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 8:38-39
Luke and Carrie
Wes.
Its been a long time since we last spoke ..a few days ago I woke up after dreaming of Karen she was crying …I prayed for her and thought I have got to reach out,& all day. Today I had you business card in my hand . I even tried calling the cell number. Well there was a third time God said look him up. And there you were with that beautiful family of yours. I am in Deuteronomy 4 ;31 God is very loud now! For the Lord God is a merciful God;he will will not abandon or destroy you or forget the covenant with your forefathers , which he confirmed to them by oath.
The Lord Is God. You truly are a precious cornerstone. I will be praying for your speedy miracle. Let me know if I can give you my liver. Its yours if the doctors say you are a candidate. I love you and Karen dearly and the kids too xo
Dear Wes,
Thank you so much for having this site so that others can pray for your family & you. You don’t know me & the only reason I know about you is because of your friendship with Jamie Limato.
Thank you for your testimony of God’s amazing grace & your walk with Him as you deal with cancer. Please know that we are praying for you & your family. It isn’t easy living for Jesus, especially when you’re dealing with cancer. I don’t know how you feel or what it’s like to have cancer because I don’t have cancer. So I won’t bore you with trite sayings and “church pep talk.” Just know that we are praying that God’s grace & strength will be yours so others may see Christ in & through you.
Again, thank you for sharing what God is doing in your life. We will be looking forward to future posts on your site. Philippians 3:10-14 has meant a lot to me over the years. What an awesome day it will be when we can stand in the presence of of our blessed Lord Jesus Christ.
Coddington family…I also do not know your family but I saw your story on Lauren Fink’s page. I will be praying.
Hi Wes. My friend Bill told me about your website. I’m’so grateful to know you as a minister at Carlsbad New Song. I’m a 3 time cancer survivor. The scariest was a melanoma I found myself through God’s grace. It was aggressive and it brought me closer to our Lord. I will be praying for you and your family. It is obvious that you are a courageous man and I am honored to know you. Sara
I am so saddened by this Rest well servant of God. 🙏🏽🙏🏽 My deep heartfelt condolences to the family the children, continue to serve God of your dad, Hevis a good God.🙏🏽