Please hear me loud and clear…
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The Castillo Family
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The Castillo Family
I want to make this absolutely clear: my positive and hopeful outlook doesn’t come from my own strength. It’s a daily—sometimes moment-by-moment—battle. I’m constantly having to turn my heart back to Jesus, pivoting to fix my eyes on Him rather than on the waves of worry, anger, fear, or self-loathing (Hebrews 12:2).
There are moments when I stumble—when anxiety threatens to consume me and the weight of it all feels too heavy to bear. At times, I feel disoriented, unsure of which way to go. The temptation to give up, to retreat in defeat, is real. There is a war within my heart (Romans 7:22–23).
It would be easier to cave. It would be easy to cower.
But in the midst of the chaos, I cling to what I know is true. I lay it all at the feet of Jesus—again and again and again—trusting that He invites me to cast every burden on Him, because He cares for me (1 Peter 5:7).
God is faithful. He is near to the brokenhearted (Psalm 34:18). He is carrying me, even when I feel like I can’t take another step. I am not alone—my Shepherd walks with me, His rod and His staff comforting me through every valley (Psalm 23:4).
God is good. He is carrying me. I’m not walking this journey alone.
Tonight, the night before my double mastectomy and lymph node removal, I cling to what is true and surrender the rest at Jesus’ feet. Over and over and over again.
Specific prayer requests-
- Pray for Alex and I to have peaceful rest tonight and feel a supernatural peace tomorrow morning.
- Pray for our boys hearts. They know mommy is having surgery and that they will be away from home for a bit. This is a lot for little boys to understand and heavy to carry.
- Pray for the three lead surgeons. That they do their best, have wisdom and have loads of energy for the 5+ hour surgery.
- Pray for there to be zero post surgical complications. My body has proven on multiple occasions that it doesn’t like to cooperate after surgery. This has been traumatic in the past and is weighing heavy on our minds.
My sister, Suzanne, will post an update either Wednesday evening or Thursday morning. The best way for you to see the update is by clicking view support registry, then “all options” and then the follow button.
Thank you all for locking arms with us on this journey. You give us courage.
For His glory,
Elly
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Carrie Loschke
I want you to know that although I live far from you all, I have always considered you a special extended family since we first met on your honeymoon in Cancun. I have watched your beautiful family grow over the years via FB and therefore want to send my love and prayers as you face this unimaginable journey. Elly, I am in aw of your faith and the strength and courage that you posses as you keep your eye affixed to Christ. For as you know, he will never abandon you. I pray for your quick healing and a complete recovery. I pray for Alex and the boys as they watch their mama face this battle. I pray for all of those both family and friends of yours who will be with you every step of the way in your recovery. Much love and healing,
Carrie Loschke
Carrie Loschke
I want you to know that although I live far from you all, I have always considered you a special extended family since we first met on your honeymoon in Cancun. I have watched your beautiful family grow over the years via FB and therefore want to send my love and prayers as you face this unimaginable journey. Elly, I am in aw of your faith and the strength and courage that you posses as you keep your eye affixed to Christ. For as you know, he will never abandon you. I pray for your quick healing and a complete recovery. I pray for Alex and the boys as they watch their mama face this battle. I pray for all of those both family and friends of yours who will be with you every step of the way in your recovery. Much love and healing,
Carrie Loschke