Never did I think I would utter those three words. I lost my biological mother to lung cancer last year and my mother died 8 years ago of non Hodgkin’s lymphoma. I know way too many stories of people who have lost a loved one to cancer. Even as I write this I cannot help but think this is all a dream. I can’t have cancer. I am a healthy, 39 year old male. Sure, I don’t always eat the way I should, but never in a million years did I think cancer would affect me personally. I have a thousand questions racing through my mind and I am scared. I don’t know what is going to happen but I am going to remain positive through this journey. I know my family and I are not alone and we are grateful for all the support we have. We choose to trust Him through this process and know that no matter what, He is good!
This page is to capture the journey my family and I are about to embark upon. I invite you to join us. Please feel free to leave your comments in the posts below. Also, send me your prayer requests. There are many people in our corner helping us and praying for us and I want to do the same for others. Email: sean@seansabourin.com
55 Comments
Robert
July 26, 2015 at 4:49 PMLove you brother, praying for you and your family.
I am at your disposal anytime and for anything.
sean
July 27, 2015 at 8:35 PMLove you Paco! You are awesome!
Judy
July 26, 2015 at 5:10 PMOh, Sean, my heart is aching for you and your family.
You will be in my thoughts and prayers…..
Judy
sean
July 27, 2015 at 8:34 PMThanks Judy. Really appreciate it.
Sloan
July 26, 2015 at 5:46 PMLove you and your family.
sean
July 27, 2015 at 8:34 PMThanks Sloan. We love you guys too. Say hi to Ryan for me.
Gail Tucker
July 27, 2015 at 8:13 AMPraying for you Sean & the entire family!
sean
July 27, 2015 at 8:34 PMThanks Gail. It means a lot.
Brian
July 27, 2015 at 8:41 AMHey Sean,
I was shocked to hear the news re your diagnosis. We are praying for you. A life once lost to drugs was rescued from the pit. Now we believe God with you to rescue you from cancer. The Lord has blessed you w a beautiful wife and family. We stand w you to see you live out your days – a long life in health and prosperity
sean
July 27, 2015 at 8:33 PMReally appreciate that Brian.
Auntie Sue
July 27, 2015 at 8:54 AMHi Sean, I have a very heavy heart hearing that you have been touched by that dreaded word Cancer. Just know that the dear almighty Father will guide you through this…..it’s just a little hick up in your journey through life.
I love love you very much and I am praying with all my heart that the wonderful doctors can treat this!
BIG HUGS from Me xoxoxoxoxoxo
sean
July 27, 2015 at 8:33 PMThanks Auntie Sue. Love you. Say hi to Terry for me.
John Wyness
July 27, 2015 at 9:05 AMSean – sorry to hear but praying for you and your family.
sean
July 27, 2015 at 8:33 PMThanks John. Much appreciated.
Patti
July 27, 2015 at 9:35 AMwe will not cease to pray for you until there is complete healing. I KNOW God heals and that he has not forsaken us. We are hanging on to the horns of the mercy seat contending for you and Greg and others that we know are battling with cancer. God is good ALL the time and His mercies are new EVERY morning. Love you guys so much. Patti and Greg and family.
sean
July 27, 2015 at 8:32 PMThanks Patti. Jamie and I have been praying for you, Greg and the family. Love you guys!
Kris
July 27, 2015 at 10:52 AMYou are always in our prayers. Sending a lot of powerful positive thoughts your way. The power of prayers and love. Here’s a huge hug for you and your family from me and my family.
sean
July 27, 2015 at 8:32 PMThanks Kris. Appreciate the hug.
Robert W
July 27, 2015 at 1:29 PMSean, you were integral in my being able to finally get away from what was plaguing me. I pray God would heal you completely, and that your family would be protected in Jesus name.
sean
July 27, 2015 at 8:31 PMI really appreciate that Robert. I receive that.
Dad
July 27, 2015 at 4:09 PMSean it was so very good to speak with you this morning. I know that you are in good hands. I truly believe you are God`s son and that He has much more in store for you. We are here for you and Jamie and the kids. What ever you need please let us know. We are only a phone call away. We love you very much. Take care and God bless you.
Love Dad and Carol
sean
July 27, 2015 at 8:31 PMIt was great chatting with you too Dad. Thanks for all the love and support.
Wayne and Essie
July 27, 2015 at 5:29 PMWe will be praying for you and your family
sean
July 27, 2015 at 8:30 PMThanks guys! Much appreciated.
Sarah
July 27, 2015 at 5:34 PMSean, I have numerous healing scriptures and testimonies of healing. You let me know what you would like and it’s yours! In agreement for your healing.
sean
July 27, 2015 at 8:30 PMThanks Sarah. Adrienne and Blake gave me a bunch yesterday. Once I go through those, maybe you can send me some more.
Don and Kathy
July 27, 2015 at 6:00 PMSean – You know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers all the time. Such a positive attitude for this journey.
sean
July 27, 2015 at 8:29 PMThanks Kathy! Hope you two are well.
Joanne Sawyer
July 27, 2015 at 7:53 PMSean. Thank you for sharing your story with us, many of us you may not personally know. I have confidence you will be kicking ‘cancer to the curb’. I will keep you and your family and friends in my prayers. Fight the fight and do NOT give up without giving this the “fight of your life”.
sean
July 27, 2015 at 8:28 PMJoanne,
Thanks for praying. We are definitely going to fight hard.
Judy
July 27, 2015 at 7:59 PMOh Sean we will be praying for you may gods peace fill you at this time you covered in the healing blood of Jesus blessings
sean
July 27, 2015 at 8:28 PMThanks Judy. It is much appreciated.
Robert Spencer
July 28, 2015 at 3:53 AMSean …really understand were you are … the last 8 years I have been dealing with several health issues that have left me in and out of the hospital. with very little answers from the medical field, Judy and I have been on a journey with the Lord to learning a better way to get to the other side of my health crisis. In all the last 8 years, our lives have changed tremendously and what has occurred in the core of who we are has been a work by the potter. We have never stopped trusting him to see us through to the other side. We are praying for a full recovery. Seeing a natural path practitioner will help your recovery …
sean
July 28, 2015 at 9:30 AMRobert,
Thanks for sharing. I hold you is such high regard. You were an incredible encouragement and help while I was in TC. The choir I believe was one of the tools God used to change my life. the opportunities you gave us and the experiences we had, I will never forget. I do see a natural path and have for the past year or so. My wife is one who strongly believes in us seeing a natural path doctor. She is quite the student of our bodies and does a ton of research. Again, thanks for you love and support. Bless you! Say hi to Judy for me.
Leasa
July 28, 2015 at 5:32 AMHi Sean, I have known Micheline since 1993 and I feel like I vicariously know her family. I want you to know that my brother was diagnosed with stage 3 malignant melanoma and was told on July 3, 2012 that he had only 2-3 years to live. After undergoing traditional treatment, the prognosis was not good. He managed to get in to an experimental program which boosts his own immune system to attack new tumors and now is battling the tumors on his own and is off the treatment and doing well. Faith, prayers, family and positive attitude contributed greatly to his success. I know you will keep the faith and not give up. Don’t despair, you are loved and you will beat this! I will pray for you as I know many people will also. Leasa
sean
July 28, 2015 at 9:19 AMLeasa,
Thanks for sharing. We are committed to do whatever it takes to beat this. I have a wife who is quite the researcher and we know everything is going to work out. What is your brother’s name? I will pray for him.
Joyce
July 28, 2015 at 5:35 AMDearest Sean. I have known you most of your life… Known the lows and mountains you have climbed. You and Christie were friends off and on for years and got in a few scrapes here and there growing up.. I am proud of the man you have become and because you have faced so many hard times like the courageous man you are, you will now. Your strength and belief in God will help you thru this battle. I am here for you anytime and will keep you and your family in my prayers . Hang on to your faith Sean,it will get you thru…… xxoo J
sean
July 28, 2015 at 9:17 AMThanks so much Joyce. I appreciate your prayers. I have many fond memories of my childhood and of you your family. You always went out of your way to say hi to me and you are a great encourager.
anne donkers
July 28, 2015 at 9:35 AMAnton and I are so sorry to hear this news Sean but we believe with you for total amd complete healing. You and your family are in our
prayers…daily.
God bless you Sean
sean
July 28, 2015 at 9:27 PMThanks Anne.
Andryia
July 28, 2015 at 9:37 AMSean
I am a friend if Micheline. Please know I will keep you in my prayers daily and I will ask my church members … same church as Micheline…to pray to God daily for your complete healing. Many blessings and much love
sean
July 28, 2015 at 9:27 PMAndryia,
Thank you so much!
Kelly
July 28, 2015 at 9:42 AMHey Sean:
I am part of Mich’s church family and wanted you to know that we are standing in the gap and holding you up before the Father contending for healing on your behalf. What a wonderful idea to blog your journey. May He meet you at every turn of the road. Bless you,
Kelly
sean
July 28, 2015 at 9:26 PMKelly,
Thanks. It’s great having all the prayer support.
Carol
July 28, 2015 at 12:50 PMSean, Herb and I are standing with you, warring on your behalf and praying for peace as you and the family walk through this valley. Love you as a son and Jamie as a daughter. You are loved and appreciated. We stand on the promises of God for you.
Love you, C/H
sean
July 28, 2015 at 9:25 PMThanks Carol. It means a lot.
Bernice Richards
July 28, 2015 at 5:22 PMSean we are praying for you again. Our Father has answered our previous prayers for you and He is able to to that again. My nephew was like you He was healthy but went for a check up to please his wife because he had turned 50. They found he had collin cancer. They operated and he had treatments. He has a bag but seems to get along fine. He is able to almost do everything he did before. The doctors can do great thing s now. So never give up. Keep a positive lookout and I am sure God will help you through this. Your faith is being tested now. Don’t let the devil win. You can beat this. We have started praying for you. Your friends Jerry and Bernice Richards.
Valerie Nicholls
July 28, 2015 at 7:00 PMSean – I am a Cancer Survivor – 18 years now. In another 18 years, I pray that you can say the same. You have always been one of my special Cubs, and have kept a special place in my heart. I am praying now for you, for your family, and all who love and treasure you. Stay strong and remember that there are many who will “Do Our Best” to hold you up, keep you positive and share your concerns. Love to you from me and mine…….
sean
July 28, 2015 at 9:25 PMThanks so much Val.
Angie Appenheimer
July 28, 2015 at 10:10 PMDear Sean,
I’m so sorry to hear of this news you’ve received. I will keep you in my prayers. Of that you can be sure. I know that the same God that carried you out of many other difficult places will be the one to hold you and your family close, giving you all the strength and comfort that you need. And I call on Him right now, to heal you completely! In Jesus name! Amen!
sean
July 29, 2015 at 1:23 PMThanks Angie.
Robin Dyck
July 29, 2015 at 3:54 PMI will keep you and your family in my prayers Sean. You are in God’s hands. Find comfort in that. The joy of the Lord is upon you too!!
sean
July 29, 2015 at 9:49 PMThanks Robin. Much appreciated.
Wendy
July 31, 2015 at 6:42 PMSean, there probably isn’t much that I can say that you haven’t already heard or hasn’t gone through your mind. But in the midst of all the thoughts, options, concerns, reflections, fears, gratitude, appreciate of your family and friends, highs and lows there is that quiet whisper of the Lord letting you know that He’s gotcha.
Praying for you and all involved
Raymond Sabourin
August 4, 2015 at 5:44 AMSean as I was reading my devotions, One thing really stood out not only for me, especially for you as well. It said if you feel you are being tested to rear the book of Job. I hope this helps. With you all. Love Dad.