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Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord! O Lord, hear my voice! Let your ears be attentive to the voice of my pleas for mercy. . . . I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in his word I hope; my soul waits for the Lord more than watchmen for the morning, more than watchmen for the morning.
Psalm 30:1,5-6
For me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.
Philippians 1:21
Today, Thursday, March 25, 2010, Marilyn and I met with my oncologist. Last week I had several tests done, and she wanted to discuss the results. The scan revealed that the slow-growing cancer has spread to my abdomen and intestines. While the tumors are very small, they will continue to grow. The doctor has decided to put me back on medicine that has been successful in slowing down the cancer in certain situations. I had been on it for about two months, but due to side effects, the doctor had me cease taking it. As a result of the tests, however, she has asked me to go back on the daily medication. She told me that if the treatment does not slow down the growth of the tumors, or if new medications are not developed, or if God does not intervene in a special way, then I have up to two years to live.
There is no earthly cure for this kind of cancer.
My doctor encouraged me to continue doing what I am doing with regard to being a godly husband, father, grandfather and friend. She also encouraged me to continue in my ministry in the months ahead. I am praying that God will continue to allow me to find joy and contentment in my family and in my ministry as professor and dean.
We have shared this news with our family, and we now share it with you. Of course, we ask you to pray for us. Ask God to bless us with a deeper faith and with a resolve to honor him in the days ahead. Ask God to bless my wife and my children and grandchildren. Ask God to bless me as I continue serving in the seminary. Pray that God will be exalted in the days ahead.
In closing, I’d invite you to read a reflection I recently posted and remind myself Okay, Papa.
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Hi Bob and Marilyn,
We think about you and we will certainly keep you in our prayers.
We just spent the past few days with Ellie and Jack and enjoyed our time with them. They are growing up so fast. Craig’s children are 11 and 9 and just finished Upward’s basketball. Now Anna has started volleyball again thru the Y. We try to get to as many of the games that we can.
God Bless
Mary
Praying for you, your wife, your kids and your grandkids
Marcia and I continue to pray for you Bob. Thank you for your faith and your service to Lincoln Christian University. You are an inspiration to many.
Hello, brother Robert,
My name is Javier Barajas Jimenez, I’m Mexican.
I just found out you have cancer.
Here in Mexico we are praying for you.
God bless you
http://www.idcyanez.com
Hello Dr. Lowery. I am praying for you and your wife and all of your family. I am asking the Lord to extend your life and your quality of life for the sake of your family. Especially your grandchildren, that they would all know Christ through your godly character and witness. May God richly bless you and deeply touch you in this season of life.
Hello Dr. Lowery,
It has been way to long since I have had the wonderful privilege of visitng with you and seeing you face to face. Last week I was at Lincoln for the first time in several years. I went to your office, but you were not in that day.
Just this week I learned of you battle with cancer. I wish I had stayed in touch so I would have been aware of this turn of events sooner. I would really like for my wife Jennifer and I to set up a time to come see you and show our support and concern we have for you and your family. I know you do not feel well, and you have requests daily from people who would like to spend time with you, so I understand that might be an impossible request. But if at all possible, we would cherish the opportunity.
You have always been a hero of mine in the faith. Your name deserves to be listed among the heroes of the faith listed in Hebrews chapter 11. Your God given ability to exegete and explain texts are unmatched among your peers. If you had ever sat in on a Bible Study or lesson that I was teaching, more times than not your name would come up because you have blessed me so much in my faith and my education while I attended Lincoln Christian Seminary.
Your genuiness and approachability are just a couple of the attributes that I have always admired about you.
May the God of all peace and comfort, comfort you as you live your life victoriously because of the the Blood of Christ. We will be praying for you and your family as you walk this path you have not chosen for yourself.
With all of my heart,
Love,
Bruce & Jennifer Thornsbrough
Hi, Bob, Bill here- a friend and past elder with your old friend Terry C.
Boise Bible College’s Spring Conference is currently going on and I was setting in a session thinking back to when you were at the college, and thinking that the letters to the seven churches of Revelation apply even more now to the church than prehaps any time in recent history. I was also remembering your love for God’s word and of sharing it with others. So keep on keeping on; doing what you can for as long as you can- then be satisfied that you have done your part in raising up another generation of God lovers. God bless you and your family. Bill
Hebrews 10:19-25 NIV