LORA KESSELHON AND HER STORY OF GOD'S LOVE!

Lora Kesselhon! Would you like to talk to someone Today? Click Here! Cancer is a word, not a sentence. ~ John Diamond My niece, Lora Kesselhon, her victory over cancer was a miracle! Praise God!

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Lora Kesselhon, my third-oldest niece, is an extraordinary individual who has shown immense strength, trust, faith in God, and resilience throughout her battle with cancer. It is truly remarkable how she faced such adversity with unwavering faith, supported by the steadfast love of her husband, family, and friends. Despite the unimaginable challenges that came her way, Lora never lost hope or doubted God’s plan for her life. Her journey stands as a testament to the power of faith to overcome even the most daunting obstacles. Thankfully, she was able to keep in touch with family and friends through CaringBridge.org while she was in the hospital for a few months! As Joni Eareckson Tada once said, “Cancer is such a wake-up call to remind us how high the cosmic stakes are and how short and brief and frail life really is.”

Psalm 30:2 Lord my God, I called to you for help, and you healed me.

Introduction To My Niece Lora Kesselhon!

Does the Bible say anything about cancer?

What does the Bible say about healing?

What is Cru (Campus Crusade for Christ), and what are their beliefs?

Why are there times when God seems absent in a believer’s life?

Why does God allow us to go through trials and tribulations?

Lora’s Story!

Lora’s story reminds us to cherish every moment we have been given and live fully committed to serving God’s purpose. The love and support Lora received from everyone around her during this difficult time undoubtedly played a significant role in fueling her determination to overcome spine cancer.

The photo below captures a beautiful moment between Lora Kesselhon and her father, Tom Greguska; we witness their deep bond and celebrate their victory over adversity together. ~ Bill Greguska

Lora Kesselhon Loves The Lord!

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My Niece Lora Kesselhon During Her Cancer Treatment!

One of my favorite nieces, Lora Kesselhon, shares her story from February 2008. She was diagnosed with CNS lymphoma, a very rare cancer of the brain. Lora was also 23 weeks pregnant then, and her baby (Ruth) was forced to be born prematurely, but God was still in control, and to this day, Lora and Ruth are both doing wonderfully. Praise God!

They both went through a lot. Thank God that everything worked out. I am convinced in my heart that all the prayers people were praying for Lora, Ruth, and the family were answered. I praise God that they both came out of it in good shape and made a complete recovery. Lora went through a lot, yet her family and friends stuck close to her all the way! God was watching over them both. Lora had many people praying for them, including me. ~ Uncle Bill Greguska

Cancer Types

You can select a cancer type to learn about treatment, causes and prevention, screening, and the latest research. Choose the corresponding letter below with the kind of cancer.

Are You Ready? ~ Lora Kesselhon

The Story Began In February 2008! ~ Lora Kesselhon

My niece Lora Kesselhon has won the battle over cancer by the grace of God and love and prayers from her entire family!

She was diagnosed with CNS lymphoma, a rare blood cancer in her brain and spine.

She was also 23 weeks pregnant when this all began.

Lora, Ryan, and the three girls, Havala, Maren, and the youngest, Ruth, were born prematurely so her mom could get the cancer treatment she needed!

Five years later, listen to Lora tell her amazing and miraculous story in the videos below to learn about her victory over cancer.

If you would like to contact her personally, you can email her. She continues to serve the Lord in ministry with her husband, Ryan, at CRU while raising three of my great-nieces. Lora and Ruthie are both miracles!

She continues to serve the Lord in ministry with her husband, Ryan, at CRU while raising three of my great-nieces. Lora and Ruthie are a miracle!

Lora Kesselhon And How God Saved Her

Story Part 3

Getting Back To Normal After Everything!

Lora Kesselhon And Her Miracle Recovery From Cancer!

Lora Kesselhorn was alone when she endured a great deal, but with God’s help, she made it through. I am so proud of Lora for many things, but her trust in God stands out the most. Despite everything she went through, she stood firm in her faith!

With having two kids and being 23 weeks pregnant while having this dangerous type of cancer, she seemed to have absolute peace about everything, Philippians 4:7, that was going on with her.

I am not saying that her cancer was not painful or scary, but her faith in God, Proverbs 3:3, was greater than her fear and pain.

Getting together for family gatherings to discuss God and spiritual matters with Lora is always a good thing.

To me, she and my great-niece Ruth are both miracles from God. God has plans for their lives. I am sure that Lora knows that she has been blessed.

Ryan was instrumental in Lora’s recovery, caring for Havala and Maren while Lora was hospitalized. Their faith and love have kept them strong! ~ Uncle Bill Greguska

How To Cope With A Family Member’s Cancer Diagnosis!

Lora Kesselhon Story Part 4

Journal Entry By Lora Kesselhon — Feb 9 2013

“I love the Lord, for he heard my voice; he heard my cry for mercy. Because he turned his ear to me, I will call on him as long as I live. The cords of death entangled me, the anguish of the grave came upon me; I was overcome by trouble and sorrow. Then I called on the name of the Lord: “O Lord, save me!”

The Lord is gracious and righteous; our God is full of compassion. The Lord protects the simplehearted; when I was in great need, he saved me. Be at rest once more, O my soul, for the Lord has been good to you.” Psalm 116

This Psalm Brings Me Back To Rochester.

Ryan read it to me, and I felt a wave of God’s love wash over me. He was there every step of the way. The rest of this psalm is just as impressive. Even saying, “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.” vs. 15. Even that was like the sweetest lavender balm on my head, giving me such hope.

Lately, I have been reading the book Hinds Feet on High Places by Hannah Hurnard with Havilah and Maren. I found a beautifully illustrated children’s edition on Amazon. It even has little reflective devotionals at the end of each chapter. The story is so good that I keep learning the age-old lessons.

Just A Couple of Days Ago ~ I Was Much-Afraid!

The main character, as her name implies, encounters a flower in the desert. She had just learned that nothing in God’s creation is ever wasted, even though a person never sees it, but only by the Creator. God creates and delights in it, even if it’s just for his pleasure. In the same way, victories in our hearts that are never seen by another are like a field of flowers that the Lord rejoices in.

The flower was named “Acceptance with Joy,” and then that afraid learned the name she wanted to have as her own. Revealing that whatever God brings our way, seemingly good or bad, it gives him the greatest glory when we lay aside our expectations and “accept with joy” what he has given us.

I know that sounds like a tall order, especially when you start putting real-life situations into that equation. Like, how would I react if Ryan died suddenly? Or something terrible happened to one of our kids. But I remember that God gives me grace for today, not for something that isn’t right now.

Lora Kesselhorn 8 Years After ~ Victory Over Cancer!

God’s Name Is I AM, After All!

If someone had asked me what I would do if I were paralyzed, pregnant, with brain cancer, and had only six weeks to live, I would have never thought I could have had the peace and joy to go through those days. But as we learned then and try to remember now, God gives me grace moment by moment. And to learn all I can during that time, because nothing is new under the sun, I will be able to share the comfort I have received with someone else sooner or later.

And if not, it can be a beautiful field of flowers for the Lord to delight in, just in the privacy of my own heart.

It is a luxurious feeling to know that God has a purpose for every life. We serve a loving Father.

Well, my prayer warrior friends from all over the world, I have met some of you over the last five years in grocery stores, at Target, on the Lake Walk, and everywhere in between. You have prayed for my family and blessed God and us more than we will know until Heaven. I hope that the comfort I have received has comforted you and caused you to trust in the most Trustworthy One.

This Is Probably The Last Time I Will Write!

But there are rumors of a book!?! As Waters Gone By may be starting this year. I got the title from a song on “Glory Revealed,” a CD of Scripture set to great songs by another artist. On the 1st album from Job 11:16: “You will surely forget your trouble, recalling it only As Waters Gone By.” Please pray that if writing this book would bring Him glory and comfort to others, I would have the time and mental space to do so.

Check out the latest pictures that I uploaded to this site. Ruth will always be a living testimony. Look at her shine!

Love, Lora, and the whole Kesselhon Family

What Part Did God Have To Do With My Life?

It was 20 years ago today. Someone picked me up out of the mud and the mire and put my feet on a rock, giving me a firm place to stand. He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God.

Many have seen what He has done and have been amazed, putting their trust in Him. Many are the wonders You have done! If I tried to recite all of your wondrous deeds, they would be too many to declare. (This is a paraphrase of Psalm 40.)

But I couldn’t have put it better myself! Twenty years ago, I needed savings.

I had messed up my life in every area. But Jesus rescued me and gave me a new life. It may all sound so cliché, but it was, and still is, the incredible journey I could ever have imagined and never deserved. ~ Lora Kesselhon February 2016

Lora Kesselhon 5th Video Of Lora With Cancer

Lora Kesselhon Is Still Spreading God’s Word!

Encouraging Words of Wisdom:

“God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.” Reinhold Niebuhr