Frens, I need you praying with everything you’ve got. The Boy is being blocked from a treatment that could change his future — not because he isn’t eligible, not because it won’t help him, but because we aren’t powerful enough in the world’s eyes to pay our way through the gate. We know this is the enemy’s game: to make healing look like it belongs only to the wealthy or well-connected. But our God breaks gates. He overturns tables. He makes a way in the wilderness where no way exists. I am praying: • That the trial team will see The Boy clearly and not hide behind red tape. • That every barrier erected by money, fear, or bureaucracy will crumble. • That God Himself will open doors no man can shut. I’m desperate, but I’m not defeated. I believe prayer is the one thing they can’t gatekeep, and I need you all carrying this fight with me.
To be clear Frens we are also on the protocol and naturopathic care. This isn’t a traditional cancer and the protocol is limited in its effectiveness. No matter what they say yes or no I know God is the true answer and I am gratefully humbly asking for others to stand with me in prayer. Any and All prayers will be deeply appreciated. I am so exhausted and to come so far and have this dangled in our faces then snatched back by those bigger than my little family feels like defeat. Except I know who my Lord is and what prayer can do. God’s not done and neither are we.
Prayers Sent.
Thank you so much.
May God's blessings shower you with reassurance and the boy with health.
Beautiful Thank you. Fren
Here's my prayer for you: that you either can get Dr. Makis to take your boy's case OR you find the info you need (the Dr. puts out mountains of info for FREE, including testimonials from his patients and DETAILS about what was used to obtain the results) to take care of the situation yourself.
See:
https://nitter.poast.org/MakisMD/
Also consider subscribing to his Substack account https://makismd.substack.com/
Very best wishes for a positive outcome, with health and long life.
I would love the opportunity for Dr Maki’s to peer under the hood we have been utilizing much of his protocol and our naturopath follows him /there have been some improvements but Blood Cancers can be a different animal. The issue is that the mutated cells are otherwise healthy but it exhausts the bone marrow.perhaps God can open that door and another protocol can be added to address the issue. Thank you for the prayers. God, Natropauthy, and parasites protocols are why he is alive to get this trial
Plz read midwesterndoctor.com or The Forgotten Side of Medicine substack. Same guy. Read every article on DMSO.
I will thank you
Here is Dr. Makis' email: [email protected]
He has helped many.
Email him with what's going on and I'm sure he will advise and even can bridge with current cancer Drs treating him.
I will send up daily prayers esp. for the wisdom and God's guidance for all those who are engaged in his battle.
Wow. Thank You
u/#lord u/#prayer u/#feelsgood
Prayers incoming, fren.
You are all in His hands.
Amen and Amen. Thank you!
You are welcome u/joanofsnark I'm still praying.
I have a quick question, I've noticed that LT on And We Know often ends his prayers with Amen and Amen.
What does that mean to say Amen twice? My apologies for not knowing.
I was taught it was a way of showing agreement in prayer. One Amen for the prayer and one to show spiritual agreement- standing on where two or more are gathered. More of a human expression of commitment but God knows our hearts so likely not spiritually necessary. I could be wrong but that is how I interpreted the second Amen.Like Emphasizing I am coming into agreement . No need to apologize btw we are to help one another and Christianity is a journey so we are all at different points and I know I am no where near where I should be or could be without brothers and sisters. IMHO we should always feel free to ask questions with each other with our fearTY for joining me in prayer
Thank you for your feedback on this. Most appreciated!
Edit: I went down the AI rabbit hole and also asked this question. I found interesting perspective and thought I would share!
Some people say "amen and amen" (or "amen amen") at the end of their prayers as a way to strongly affirm, confirm, and emphasize their agreement with the prayer's content, essentially invoking its fulfillment with added certainty and faith. This practice is rooted in biblical traditions, particularly in the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament), where the repetition serves as an emphatic declaration meaning "truly, truly," "so be it," or "I believe it!"—like an exclamation point of faith. The word "amen" itself derives from a Hebrew root connoting truth, faithfulness, and reliability, and its doubling intensifies this. Biblical Origins
In the Psalms: The phrase "amen and amen" appears at the conclusions of the first three "books" (sections) of the Book of Psalms, marking doxologies (expressions of praise) and invoking divine blessing and fulfillment. Specific examples include:
Psalm 41:13: "Blessed be the Lord God of Israel from everlasting, and to everlasting. Amen, and Amen." Psalm 72:19: "Blessed be his glorious name for ever: and let the whole earth be filled with his glory; Amen, and Amen." Psalm 89:52: "Blessed be the Lord for evermore. Amen, and Amen." These endings emphasize communal agreement and the certainty of God's truth, often in liturgical or worship contexts.
Other Old Testament Uses: It also appears in contexts like Numbers 5:22 (a ritual oath) and Nehemiah 8:6 (a communal response during Torah reading), where the repetition underscores acceptance of divine judgment or joyful affirmation of faith. In the New Testament: Jesus frequently uses a double "amen" (translated as "truly, truly" or "verily, verily" in English Bibles) at the beginning of important teachings to highlight their authority and truth, such as in John 3:3, 5:24, or 10:7. This mirrors the emphatic style and connects to the Psalms' usage.
Modern Practices In contemporary Christian prayer, especially among evangelical, Pentecostal, or charismatic groups, repeating "amen" draws from these scriptural examples to express strong conviction or to "seal" the prayer more emphatically. It's often seen in public or group prayers, where it signals hearty approval, much like saying "yes, I agree completely" or "let it be so without doubt." Recent social media examples show this in everyday use, such as responding to shared prayers with "Amen and Amen" to claim or affirm blessings, breakthroughs, or protection. Not all traditions do this—some stick to a single "amen"—but for those who repeat it, it's a way to echo biblical language and deepen the prayer's impact.
Wow. I never knew the history Thank you for sharing this
Amen and Amen, fren!
Prayers sent for him and your family.
Thank you!
Praying for your boy now. God, please help this boy get the medical treatments he needs. In Jesus’ Holy name we pray. Amen.
Thank you fren.
You’re welcome, fren! You both are in our prayers.
Amen.
9 Because you have made the Lord your dwelling place—
the Most High, who is my refuge—
10 no evil shall be allowed to befall you,
no plague come near your tent.
11 For he will command his angels concerning you
to guard you in all your ways.
12 On their hands they will bear you up,
lest you strike your foot against a stone.
14 “Because he holds fast to me in love, I will deliver him;
I will protect him, because he knows my name.
praying for you this week as often as my memory allows. God bless.
Psalm 91. Thank you for reminding me of this beautiful psalm with all its protection and promises standing on this word.
That the trial team will see The Boy clearly and not hide behind red tape. • That every barrier erected by money, fear, or bureaucracy will crumble. • That God Himself will open doors no man can shut.
Praying this ☝️along with you Joan! Also, will send to other Prayer Warriors and that you both be able to rest deeply with confidence that Our Father Is Already Fighting Your Battles! ☝️🙏💪🙌✨🤍😘
Amen He has given this young man quite the testimony and God didn’t bring us this far to leave us here. Thank you Fren from the bottom of my heart
Absolutely!! ☝️🙌✨
Praying now!!!
Yes praying for him. Praying for life. Our God reigns He is Jehovah Rapha healer…and Psalm 83:18 That they may know that you alone, whose name is the Lord, are the Most High over all the earth.
Amen and Amen!!! Our Lord is Almighty and able. He has been so good to us even in all this. TY fren
Prayers fren, I just had a boy i cant even imagine
It has been an 8 year battle. I hate it but I will say this I would never know the depth of God’s love or the strength of my son without it. Congratulations on the baby parenthood is the best worst experience of them all and I would not trade a moment even the hard ones
Amen
Amen!
This is so beautifully expressed fren and you must speak for nearly every single one of us 💖🙏
Your trials have turned you into something very special. I say Amen.
My friend that means so much given the weight you are carrying. You have no reason at all to be sorry. You are standing with me and others in the gap pleading our case before our Lord. Your words are perfect because there are no words now just bare pleas. The system wants us to broken to fight. So beat down they will get to choose who lives and who dies. Thankfully we have a God who is the true decider. He has a million paths to humble them. One is sharing our burdens amongst each other and praying so he can act even if their free will tries to exclude him. Your heart your prayers your salty retorts that have made me laugh- that is MaMaw worthy comfort fren all day. Know you too are in our prayers and the act of giving when you are in deep need yourself isn’t lost on me and mine. Hugs fren and thank you
Back at you fren
Prayers ↗️ sent, soldier. Never give up. Trust Jesus. He's got your back more than you know.
That gave me chills. I could feel the truth of that. Thank you for that reminder of the rock we stand on
Praying for that boy!
Thank you very much
We're praying, fren.
Thank you so so much
Praying. 🙏
Almighty God heals. Our ailments and our systems and our relationships.
Our God is a God of healing. May your boy be healed. I personally believe it.
Thank you fren as do I. Thank you for coming into agreement with our prayers before the Lird
🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻…,Yes He can!
Prayers sent✝️
Praying for your Boy!
Thank you. 🙏
Prayers on the way fren.
Stay strong.
Thank you my Fren
Praying 🙏
Very much appreciated
Sending prayers your way. 🙏
Amen!!!
And Amen
🙏🙏🙏🙏
All my prayers for you and your family!
Captain my Captain it means the world to us TY
No thanks needed! You take care of yourself and that precious boy of yours. I don't believe the Lord brought you this far just to leave you in the lurch. It WILL work out somehow, someway! 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Godwink right there. This is the exact phrase that’s been dancing in my mind since we discovered his place in the trial was precarious because of insurance issues
Godwink is a good sign. Put on your armor, girl, and go get 'em, we are all right behind you! 🤺
Praying in agreement with the others.
Keeping you in our prayers & your son Joan.
Here is a nice prayer for the healing of a sick child
That is beautiful thank you so much
Dear God please take this precious boy and wrap your loving arms around him so that he may heal.
In your sons name Jesus Christ.
Amen.
Those arms have been our shelter in this storm and I am so grateful for him and your prayers
You are welcome.
Jesus said (Luke 6:46) "Why do you call me Lord, Lord and do not what I tell you" What did Jesus say in (Mark 16:18) for the believer to do if someone was sick? What did Jesus say would happen if they did?
Thank you for that reminder from Luke 6:46 and Mark 16:18. I want you to know I’m not only praying over The Boy — I have laid hands on him, anointed him with oil, and declared Christ’s healing word over his body in Jesus’ name. I have submitted myself to our Lord and surrendered him. It was a dark night journey when that didn’t return the answer I expected. We’ve also come to believe that this journey is more than just about us — it’s about those we encounter along the way. We’ve seen, and others have witnessed, God do the impossible and the improbable. That is why I don’t lose faith in the how, even as I stand in that hard place of obedience without evidence. No matter what method Jesus uses to deliver his healing we will know it is from him. God,s word does not return void and like Hannah I am unashamed to beg and gladly will surrender my will and desire for my Samuel. Please continue to pray with us — not only for the breaking of gatekeeping and bureaucracy, but also for strength to keep standing until the fullness of His promise is revealed.Pray I can continue to have the courage to speak truth to power and whisper Christ to those with silent tears of pain that they wish were theirs instead.i do genuinely thank you I know you were reaching out that I might learn if I had not known, ours wasn’t that path apparently God had different plans for us. Not sure why but I suppose that is one of the hard earned blessings . To learn to be faithful even when you don’t understand.
"IT WAS A DARK NIGHT JOURNEY WHEN THAT (DIDN'T) RETURN THE ANSWER I EXPECTED" I hope you won't mind if I ask, what is it you expected, that obviously must not have happened as it caused a dark night Journey?
When my boy was first diagnosed, I had peace — I knew in my bones the Lord could do what man could not. But as days turned into years, I began to doubt myself, not Him. I tried to be the “perfect Christian,” checking every box, until I realized I had slipped out of relationship and into legalism.
That was a dark time, when I could no longer feel His presence. But when I finally got real with God — when I raged, wept, and surrendered my son’s future into His hands — He met me there. What I feared would bring His judgment instead brought His mercy. And in that breaking, I found my way back to relationship, leaning not on religion but on raw faith in the God who never left me.
That answers the dark days, that is what Satan does, he makes the waves look so high we can't see the shore, and we cry out "Lord don't you care that I perish" when in fact we're not in any danger. NOW TO THE OTHER QUESTION: What was it you expected when you laid your hands on your son? (that you say didn't happen) because you said, " WHEN THAT DIDN'T BRING THE RESULTS I EXPECTED AND TIME PASSED THE DARK DAYS CAME" I am believing that you don't mind me asking you, because I believe you're way past being offended, the healing of your son is what matters and matters to God, even more. (3John1:2) "BELOVED I DESIRE (ABOVE ALL THINGS) THAT YOU PROSPER, BE IN HEALTH, EVEN AS YOUR SOUL PROSPEROUS"
I genuinely expected a full blown he is absolutely healed and we can’t explain how. Fully like waiting for it to show up any moment
What has changed?
Nothing and everything. I am now realizing that God will not take any path other than the one he takes. So I prepare on all fronts. Maybe the next visit is the one numbers change and maybe it wil be in the next hospital stay I get to help someone else find hope in the Lord or he does. So now the thing that has changed I suppose is me.
Prayers up. Will be waiting for a praise report.
You will get one no matter what. We thank him when it’s good and we thank him when it’s a lesson but It has been such a long hard journey I really hope it’s God’s Will that we get to report a cure.
Mighty Lord God, may your light shine down and send healing to Joan's dear son. Reach into each cell with life giving energy. May your light shine to illuminate all the paths they may take toward healing and continued health. I intercede on his behalf, and on behalf of his family that they may know your peace and be endowed with strength as they walk this difficult path. Let their lives change others with continued faith. Claiming this with the healing authority of your own beloved son, in Jesus' name. Amen
Amen and Amen Thank you for that beautiful prayer
Prayers sent for him and your family, fren!
Thank you so much
🙏🙏🙏 Can we help financially?
Thank you so much for the offer — it means more than I can say. I’ll be honest: I have a stubborn streak of pride. I’ve workedi since childhood in family businesses and trades, and until Covid we always had savings and resources to cover gaps until insurance caught up. The shutdowns drained that margin, and we no longer have the excess we once did. Right now my plan is to go to war, not just because of pride but because the system is failing people and not fulfilling its obligations. They’re not openly saying my son is being withheld from the trial because of insurance, but one of the doctors slipped and revealed as much. My boy not only meets eligibility, he’s an exceptional candidate scientifically — his outlier status and resilience bring added value to the data. To have him sidelined because of coverage is unacceptable, and I need to hold the gatekeepers accountable. If I have no other option, yes, I will ask for help — possibly even something like a GoFundMe. But for now, the battle is bigger than finances. It’s about showing my son that he is worth fighting for, no matter how big the Goliath in front of us. I hate that it’s come to this, and truthfully I long for a quiet life. But I am a mama, and if nothing else, I will show my son that he is valued, seen, and worth every ounce of fight I have. I am giving the fight to God and I am praying he directs me in it.
I appreciate your courage. Praying for your whole family in this battle. 🙏
May the Lord bless your family and bring healing to your son. May he give you strength to endure the cross you carry in His name. May He remove all obstacles and be merciful to you all. Amen.
Thank you. He never gives us more than he can carry us through but I find myself often forgetting that. Thank you for the prayers
I know the feeling, I’ve been there. Only thru the intercession of God did my little daughter survive when she was born. She now has 3 beautiful little ones of her own. I never prayed for anything harder in my life. I feel blessed in ways I never deserved.
None of us deserve his Grace but he gives it freely. I am very grateful he blessed your family with healing and I appreciate your sharing it give us encouragement. We have seen miracles on the pediatric wards and in other wards. Each one is a story of Love and Grace. God bless you and your sweet family