Todd Konicek | Activity | Soldiers of the Cross

Todd Konicek posted an update: 1 year, 5 months ago

hey all, ill lay this all out, and apologize if it sounds dramatic, the past 2 years or so i have not been feeling right, my lower back and hips, knees and thighs have not been well, waking up with extreme pain, not sleeping well, bones and joints hurting, fatigue and not eating, well last Friday i had some blood work done, i have rheumatoid arthritis, now that does not sound like a bad thing, however it is my body’s immune system attacking my body, and the medications to treat it are tough on the system, between them both they shorten your lifespan by 10-15 years i am 41 in 2 months, they can not fix it, and it is a progressive disease, my nurse called me today said, Doc i am coming right out with it, blurted it all out and ended by saying you just got handed a death sentence, i dropped the phone and started weeping, i need you all to pray for me, more specifically my own concerns lay with my 10yo autistic son Seth, this will rock his world when i tell him, he does not like upsetting changes in his life, and my kids and C&C group

starting Monday i am going to be undertaking the journey of this disease, medications, learning, and changing my lifestyle i have no clue on how this will turn out, nor will i speculate, GOD is in control, i will continue to walk this path with him and my closest friends, i do not know when i will be on, but i do ask you keep me on the rolls for when i feel up to gaming

thanks and be blessed in all things
Doc T.
- Chad Dillon replied 1 year, 5 months ago
  
  Todd,
  
  I am sorry to hear this. I will be praying for you. Remember, God is the great physician and He is in control. We will also be praying for Seth. You have the ability to leave him something greater than anything else, a life example of what it means to follow the Lord. Stay strong and if there is anything we can do for you please let us know.
- Anthony De Luca replied 1 year, 5 months ago
  
  Todd,
  
  I know we got to speak at length yesterday about your situation but i just wanted to reemphasize that there will be lots of us keeping you in prayer as you enter this difficult period. And as I stated yesterday anytime you feel the need for verbal prayer, encouragement, or Christian fellowship just let us know, we can all hop on vent and prayerfully support you.
  
  Healings and other miracles are not just great things to read about in the
  Bible but can be part of every Christian’s regular life. God’s Word is for all generations so keep praying, keep believing, and lean on other believers when you are a having a hard day.
  
  The Lord has great plans for you and Seth!
  ”For I know well the plans I have in mind for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare, not for woe! Plans to give you a future full of hope.” Jeremiah 29:11
  
  Peace,
  
  Anthony
- Joshua Jones replied 1 year, 5 months ago
  
  Wow Doc, that’s wild brother. Like our brothers spoke concerning God’s real healing power, my fervent prayers will be added to the mix for not just healing in your flesh, but that your spiritual health remain firm if not increase – same goes for Seth.
  
  Keep us posted about how the Spirit is moving in your walk.