Dear friends, <\/p>\n\n\n\n
(written by Debbi\u00a0Hosken
Associate Director, Human Resources
HR Team – SIL MSEAG)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some of you will already be aware that Chris Hirt has been experiencing significant pain over these last months. More recently he’s been undergoing some extensive medical investigations to seek some answers.\u00a0 Yesterday (Friday), spinal tap test results showed that the lymphoma has returned, this time to his central nervous system seen in his spinal fluid, and is more aggressive than before.\u00a0 Chris has been advised to leave for the US to begin treatment which will include rounds of very toxic chemotherapy. This treatment will involve a hospital stay of some length each round of chemo and is significantly more challenging than the previous treatment Chris received in 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Today (Saturday evening, Thailand time), Chris will fly to the US and be admitted on Sunday to the hospital in Grand Rapids, MI for treatment to begin as soon as possible.\u00a0 He will be accompanied by Craig Webb, a teammate. His Michigan oncology team is informed and ready to support. Becca, Luis, Lucas and Emalene will follow in the days to come, maybe two weeks out so the kids can finish the quarter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Luis, Lucas and Emalene are aware that this situation is similar to before but different, and more difficult.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Please pray for the Hirt family at this very challenging time. Here are some specific ways you can pray for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. For good medical planning and preparation from the oncology\u00a0team in Michigan.
2. For the whole family as they process this news together.
3. For God’s clear hand of guidance and provision for decision making and practical needs (housing and a car)
4. For God’s miraculous hand of healing … again!\u00a0 Chris has testified to God’s hand of healing in his life following his earlier diagnosis, and we long to see that healing again!
5. For the long journey to the US, that Chris can rest and have relief from the pain. Please pray for a smooth, speedy entry into treatment.
6. For Becca and the kids as they prepare for their own travel and make quick schooling decisions.
7. For the whole extended family that they will experience God’s peace, which transcends all understanding, to be guarding their hearts and their minds in Christ Jesus. (Phil 4:6-8).<\/p>\n\n\n\n