Introduction

Late February of 2012 Mark was diagnosed with stage 4 Metastatic Melanoma Cancer. This is written for our family and friends who have so caringly expressed a desire to know of the current situation. We so appreciate the love and support that has been shown to us and we lovingly empathize with and pray for many of you that have had or are currently going through trials of your own. In love, hope and faith, Mark and Ane

Sunday, March 25, 2012

Announcement Read in Church - by Mark


This was prepared and sent out by President Scott Stevenson, our Stake President to each of the wards in our stake, seven congregations of about 500 people.  I am his 2nd Counselor in the Stake Presidency in the Lake Oswego Stake.  What a wonderful man he is and could hardly wait to get this out to call down the powers of Heaven in our behalf.  He waited until we could tell Rachel in person and then sent it out that next week.  Previous to this he personally called each of the 12 high councilors and asked if they would join in a fast and prayer in our behalf and if they would keep it confidential until we could tell Rachel.  What a wonderful, caring and faithful man. 

TO BE READ IN SACRAMENT MEETING – MARCH 25, 2012

Dear Brothers and Sisters:
As we gather together today in a spirit of fasting, we are grateful for the blessings of our Father in Heaven and the strength that comes when we unite our prayers in behalf of those who face challenges in their lives. 
We wanted you to be aware that President Hornibrook has recently been diagnosed with a serious form of cancer which has spread to several parts of his body.  He will begin an extended treatment process in the next few days.  We ask that you add the welfare of this good man and his family to the many righteous desires for which we petition our Father in Heaven.
God bless you, Brothers and Sisters, as we seek to strengthen and comfort one another.  What a blessing it is to be part of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. 

Sincerely,
R. Scott Stevenson

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