November 20, 2020
PLEASE PRAY:
• That the difibrotide starts working immediately to help with the pressure and swelling
•That Magnum does not have any adverse side effects from the difibrotide
• That his oxygen comes back up and remains stable
• That he will not need to be moved to PICU
• For Tashina as she is having a difficult time watching Magnum go through this
• Pray for peace and comfort, that they both would feel the arms of the Father holding them as they navigate these circumstances.
We know God is still in the details and we trust His plan. Thank you for your prayers, love and encouragement!
October 19, 2020
PLEASE PRAY FOR:
• Nylada
• Our last week with Magnum and Tashina before transplant to be memories, not stress
• Chemo (mild to no side effects), transplant, the medications, the risks to rest in Savior’s hands
• This new “rash” TO GO AWAY!
• All other tests to be negative for pre-leukemia
• This next two weeks schedule for ALL of us (adjusting), ESPECIALLY MAGNUM!
• The household, while grandma is gone, to be uplifting each other and focused eternally, not on the grind (negative) of the day
• Packing for Tashina as it is very specific
• Us to be used to reach others for SAVIOR and shine the light we see and know that is Jesus!
• GOD TO BE GLORIFIED!!!
OCTOBER 13, 2020
PLEASE PRAY FOR:
• Continue to pray for Nylada when you think of it. We may never know the impact of those prayers on her life.
• Donation account to be up online by next week (we are trying to finish last details!)
• Donor to be able to give bone marrow and move forward
• Broviac placement in San Fransisco
• No adhesive/rash issues throughout the coming months
• Magnum’s iron levels to stay down (He is taking tumeric chewables and we are hoping to see levels this week.)
• The last pre-leukemia test we are still waiting on
• Answers to our questions on Wednesday’s ZOOM meeting
• Side effects to be none or few from chemo and medications
• Transplant success
• Others to be reached for our SAVIOR by whatever He chooses to use us in
• God to be glorified!
SEPTEMBER 28, 2020
PLEASE PRAY FOR:
• Nylada and her family as she leaves the hospital and awaits a kidney transplant
• The new timeline for Magnum’s transplant
• Magnum dealing with his broviac
• Bone marrow to be able to come from the second donor
• Magnum’s iron levels to go down and stay low
• His last test for pre-leukemia to come back negative
• Answers to our questions from the transplant team
• ALL the negative side effects of the medications he may have to be on
• God’s peace still in the midst of all the changes
• The ability to reach others for Christ and the mission of this battle
• Our Lord and Savior to be glorified
SEPTEMBER 15, 2020
PLEASE PRAY FOR:
• The ECHO, Broviac placement and bone marrow biopsy this week
• Next week’s appointment with the transplant doctor and that the transfusion can be the and down there
• Next week Remi and Cadee start schooling at Grandpa’s and Grandma’s…that the transition will go well
• In the coming weeks, Grandma starts turning over the reigns of 5 kids homeschooling/household to Talia and Tamara. Pray they will not be overwhelmed and they will see what’s important to do in the eternal scheme and what to let go
• Travel safety
• Doctor’s wisdom and test results
• Smooth transition into UCSF on October 3rd
• Our witness may always be pure for Him
• God to be glorified
• Each day of his chemo and this transplant on October 17th. We know God has the outcome and is the MASTER PHYSICIAN. We rejoice in His direction of our plan!
AUGUST 25, 2020
PLEASE PRAY:
• That our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will be glorified in all
• That Magnum will be healed
• That Magnum’s pain and discomfort will be minimal and healing will be quick and complete. That his joy remains strong and contagious!
• That Tashina gets her hearing aids and they are adjusted before all this starts AND A CURE CAN BE FOUND TO FIX HER PROBLEM.
• That we can ease the trauma/drama from Remi’s and Cadee’s lives
• Precision and guidance for each medical person having to do with Magnum
• That we all will be focused on each task and honor the Lord in doing them
• That God will draw others to Him through this
JULY 1, 2020
PLEASE PRAY:
• That the genetic testing can be finalized as soon as possible and a date set for transplant.
• Over Tashina’s concerns with the Broviac line in Magnum’s chest
• All final tests, screening, procedures go smoothly up to transplant and after
• Magnum has little to no pain or discomfort and is able to keep his joy
• For details of Remi and Cadee’s care and school and overall the Minnick Family
• God will draw more to Him through this and His will be done
MAY 7, 2020
PLEASE CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR:
• The steroid trial
• The family as hope for “spontaneous remission” has past the doctor said (Although, we know the Master can heal at any time).
• The Lord’s timing for all this.
• That we are prepared for His direction and timing as things unfold even though our plans may be different, He is showing us His.
• No more ER trips for Magnum…these are not easy.
• Stamina for Tashina…a warrior’s portion, as she remains on the front line of this battle all the time.
• Most of all…as always….pray His will be done!!
NOVEMBER 15, 2019
PLEASE CONTINUE PRAYERS FOR:
• Healing for little Magnum’s body
• Continued strength for Tosh and Shawn
• Details only God knows
• The donor only God knows right now
• A match is found soon as the transfusions will eventually start becoming more of a problem. The more he has the more his iron levels will increase.
• Wisdom as we continue this process and make necessary decisions along the way
• Wisdom for the doctors and transplant team we are working with
• Wisdom for the ENT specialist on November 18th for Magnum’s ear
• Peace for the family moving forward
• Above all else God to be glorified.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
PLEASE CONTINUE PRAYERS FOR:
• Healing for little Magnum’s body
• Strength for Tosh and Shawn
• Wisdom to formulate the questions to ask the transplant team (big family, many different thoughts and perspectives to help form questions. Thank you Lord!)
• Wisdom for the doctors and transplant team we will be working with
• Travel mercies
• Peace for the family moving forward
• Above all else God to be glorified.
AUGUST 21, 2019
PLEASE CONTINUE PRAYERS FOR:
• Healing for little Magnum’s body
• Strength for Tosh and Shawn as we head in to this next phase
• Testing to go smoothly and a match be found
• Wisdom in moving forward with the transplant team and next steps
• Peace for the family as we prepare for this next step in the journey
• Above all else God to be glorified.
JULY 28, 2019
PLEASE PRAY FOR:
• Healing for Magnum’s little body.
• Insurance authorizations to go quickly and smoothly
• Wisdom as we move forward
• Peace and Wisdom for Tashina and Shawn.
• God’s will in all
• God will be glorified in everything we do
JULY 20, 2019
PLEASE PRAY FOR:
• Wisdom as we move forward
• Healing for Magnum’s little body
• Peace and Wisdom for Tashina and Shawn.
• God’s will in all
• God will be glorified in everything we do
JULY 13, 2019
PLEASE CONTINUE PRAYERS FOR:
• Magnum’s little body to be healed
• Peace and comfort for Tosh and the family especially through this weekend
• Wisdom in moving forward after the diagnosis
• Above all else God to be glorified
JUNE 14, 2019
PLEASE CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR:
• Wisdom for the medical team on his case.
• Strength and comfort for Magnum.
• Strength, peace and wisdom for Shawn and myself.
• Strength, understanding and comfort for Remi and Cadee. They know “their” little baby is sick and it bothers them.
• Magnum’s happy go lucky personality does not change because of all of this. (Some have said bone marrow transplants can change the patient’s personality.)