Well, we got the news today and it was not what we had hoped. The doctor told us that the tumor is a gliosarcoma, which is a rare and very aggressive form of brain cancer. Statistically, life expectancy with this type of cancer is 6 months to 5 years. Curt is in great physical condition and there are a number of treatment options available, so we are hoping and praying for a good outcome. We have peace in knowing that God's plans for us are loving and sovereign, and that He is in complete and total control.
We are so thankful to all of you for praying for us during this emotion-filled week. As we move forward, please pray for wisdom for the doctors in developing a course of treatment. Please also pray with us for the cancer to go into complete remission and for Curt to be healed, for we know with our God all things are possible!!
Patti
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This is a huge disappointment. There are really no words except that we are so very, very sorry. We send our love and our hugs to you all sitting in that hospital room that feels so far away over on Oahu, and we are glad you will be back here soon. Life is so unfair, but you two are strong and smart and will find the best way through this. Know that you are loved by an island-full of people who will walk thru this with you and who will pray every step of the way. Our God is big and He's powerful and He's most present in our darkest moments. May you feel the peace that passes understanding today.
ReplyDeleteMuch, much love,
Karen and Joe
We have been thinking of You Curt & Patti and family all week and praying. You mean so much to us and it's hard to understand what His Plans are. But we pray that His unfailing Love and Peace will hold You so tightly today. We Pray that you would experience God's presence in ways that you never have before and that His resurrection power would move over Curt's body and dispel all traces of Cancer in Jesus Name. Love Ben, Tiff, Luke & Zachary
ReplyDeleteI will alert all my prayer warriors on Big Island to pray for Curt and family. Curt, you have always been a very special person to me...and you know all the reasons why. I miss you and love you - Jean Lane
ReplyDeleteNot what we were hoping for.....I am at a loss for words except what I know that is deep within me....that God is good and his mercy and lovingkindness extends and overflows to His children in time of need.
ReplyDeleteHe can be nothing else. So looking forward to you guys coming home so we all can love on you. Will continue to pray for wisdom and HEALING...
Love, Kelly, Jan, Taryn, and Megan
Three years ago, we prayed for Heather, a gal diagnosed with brain cancer. Today, she's still here and doing well, as well as she can be. Here's a link to her blog - may this be an encouragement to you all in this time of uncertainty. We are all holding you up in prayers. We're in this together. Love you all. Here's the link: http://especiallyheather.com/the-cancer/
ReplyDeleteLiza
To the Franks family:
ReplyDeleteI am praying for you all right now from a hospital in Milwaukee where I am at work -- I'm sorry that I can't be back home in Maui to say that to you all in person Thank you for being there for me for so many years. =)
Ashleigh
My heart goes out to you Curt and Patti. We wish we was there with you now to somehow bring you comfort. We are praying for you and expanding the prayer circle by making this known to other believers that God would show His mercy to you in healing this cancer.
ReplyDeleteBruce, Linda and Kevin Moore
Dearest Curt, Patti, and kids,
ReplyDeleteTake another look at the photo of some of the staff with certs all over our faces and imagine your whole church family being in that photo. We are all here for you, we love you very much, and are ready to fast and pray on your behalf and help you guys in any way we can. Patti, one thing I know about you is that you are going to learn everything there is to know about this cancer. You will soon be the Maui expert on bliosarcoma.
Our hope is in God, and he is mighty, and he loves you so.
Love,
Lisa & JB
Sending love and prayers today and every day. Really pressing into God's promises.
ReplyDeleteLove you guys and are here for you in every way.
Steph and David
Notifying all prayer warriors today. We are in shock but will not give up or give in. Our God is a big God. We love you Franks family and are here for you!
ReplyDeleteThe Stricklands
We love you Curt and Patti.
ReplyDeleteCarole and Thom
We love you Curt and Patti, Don & Laura
ReplyDeleteCurt, Patti, and all,
ReplyDeleteYou are in our hearts and prayers. We wish we could be there to wrap our arms around you. We love you. We're all waiting for you to come home.
Jerry & Janis
Our love, prayers and thoughts are with you. I'm wondering is it too many donuts or not enough that got you in this place. Pete says it is definitely not enough so he is going back to the old routine of his, A donut a day keeps the doctor away. I have a big job in trying to reverse that habit. Our prayers are with you and know that our God is such a big God and He knows and loves you much more that we possibly can and has you in the palm of His hand. You, Patti and the children and grandchildren will be in our prayers for strength and wisdom in your decisions on treatment. God has a plan just for you and I don't think that He is finished with you yet. So just hang on there..Pete and Jan
ReplyDeleteWith all my heart and soul I prayed, along with my family and we are torn at the heart with the news. But we are certain of this....that God, in all His Soverignty, is bigger than any adversity...any challenge....any sickness. And He will show Himself as the Almighty God, who hears our prayers, strengthens our Faith, and gives us Peace.
ReplyDeleteAll our love,
Shane, Lita & Ohana
We know and believe that, as you continue to trust God He will sustain you all through the days ahead. We know that His words are powerful and true and will continue to be all comfort and peace through difficult moments
ReplyDeleteIsa. 62:3 You will keep Curt and his Ohana in your perfect peace, as their minds are stayed on you.
Isa. 40:31 As Curt and Ohana wait on you Lord you shall renew their strength. They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.
Proverbs, 62:8 We will Trust you at all times, for we are your people. We Pour out our hearts before you. Our God who is a refuge for all of us.
Amen & Amen
Much Love and continued prayers flow from my heart.
Bless His Holy Name
Lucy
You know when you're at the end of the rope and your fingers are slipping off of that last thread that holds you to heaven and it seems like you're done? Then you look up because your not falling into the abyss like you thought you would and you see His unflinching grip on your wrist as He looks in your fearful eyes and He says "don't worry I've got you" and you realize again that it is only by His doing that you keep on, or go home with Him. Do you know that feeling? Maybe it was just me. But that's when I settled down and most of the pressure to try and figure it all out eased.
ReplyDeleteYou are where you are because He has you there, certainly not the place any of us that love you would hope for, but He will never let you go! He'll be taking us all home in various ways and sometimes odd times and He has the timetable worked out. So here's looking to see you at my son's college graduation in 7 years.
We're praying for you and asking the Holy Spirit to send you and your family His peace, grace and faith that will be an anchor in the days ahead.
Dan and Yuko
Curt Family:
ReplyDeleteI certainly dont get it and wonder "God, what are your plans in all this?" Then I was reminded in Kelly's post .. "God is good and his mercy and lovingkindness extends and overflows to His children in time of need.
He can be nothing else." In our confusion, hurt and doubt, I hope you too will hold on to those words. TRUST... that is the only word I can cling to, do I trust you Lord? May we all put our TRUST in our heavenly Father during the "whys" in life.
I love you guys and WILL continue to pray, reminding God of you Curt and healing.
Looking forward to haveing you all home soon.
Les
Dear Dear Patti, Curt & Family! Oh how your heart cries have become ours and we continue to meet You on the side of our Savior's heart, resting and trusting secure in Him hoping for the best as He assures us, "Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you;and when pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. For I AM the Lord,your God,the Holy One of Israel, your Savior."
ReplyDeleteHeartfelt Hugs with so much Love saturated with His Peace & Comfort! Ron & Judy Prangnell,XOXO!
Dear Curt, Patti and family...
ReplyDeleteI love you all so much...and, like each of you, did not want this to be the news...YET, what is bigger than those emotions is the heart and the healing that our God gives us in the darkest of hours. As you know, He is ALWAYS there and He can heal you.
Curt and Patti...as long as I've known you, you have always demonstrated your unwavering faith in Him. As you know circumstances are not always joyful and we're not always thankful, yet, my prayer is that you will continue to reside in our God with hope...and continue to...
"Be joyful always, give thanks in ALL things and pray continuously". 1 Thes 5:16-18
Praying continuously...
my love and blessings,
bonjo, najona and tori
Dear sweet Curt (Certs)
ReplyDeleteGod is our fortress, our refuge in times of trouble! Psalm 59:16
I don't know or understand gliosarcoma, but God is far bigger. Praying that your heart rests secure in His love and you continue to find refuge in the shadow of His wings. Love and praying for you and your precious family.
Patty, Curt & family:
ReplyDeleteYou are continually in my thoughts and prayers. My heart breaks with yours in hearing this devastating news. Together we shall stand in prayer for you Curt, your family, treatment and medical staff. Love you all so much! Les
HI Curt & Patti
ReplyDeleteWhen i was sick, you gave me a home. Family, such a treasured gift. Other words escape me at the moment, except my gratitude for your willingness to share who you are and what you have with me. One day at a time, every moment of everyday, the One who made us family leads us on the way. much love to you, nancy
Aloha Franks Family,
ReplyDeleteWith tears streaming down my face at the news, I know God has it under control and battle is HIS!
Praying for the whole family and healing!
Love
Kim & Dave
You are all so very precious to us but completely priceless to our Heavenly Father...
ReplyDeleteSo, we are believing, we are trusting and we are standing in the gap with you knowing you are held tightly in His merciful hands. Our prayers will not stop for you Curt, for the doctors who are helping you and for the amazing family the Lord has richly blessed you with. Love you so much... Debbie
Curt Family:
ReplyDeleteWe just returned from the Dennys fundraiser and Pastor/Coach Ben was our server :) I have to tell you, Ben greeted us with the biggest smile ever, and his bubbly personality and contagious laughter made you forget what he forgot... like the bill! I think he should certainly keep his day job but I thought Id share with you the crazy antics that are underway at Dennys-Kahului as we speak. Im sure Dennys will never be the same after Ben, Whitney, Carlos and the many other guest servers made thier mark tonight in support of NBC Bball Camp.
Trust you are recovering steadily in the comfort of home. I hope your pain is minimal to none as you heal. You all continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. Much Love, Les
Dear Curt and family,
ReplyDeleteI am sadden by the news, but our God is one of miracles and I am praying for just that. May you and your family feel his loving arms around you. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Love,
Jean McNulty
curt, louis and i are thinking often about u, we are praying for you. you are a wonderful man, and we trust that GOD will bring you back to our church family and live to tell us about your ordeal.
ReplyDeletelove,
andrea & louis bedal (financial peace university)
ps; my dad had brain surgery for removal of a tumor over 10 years ago and he still doing well and working! i pray that you will have the same healthy outcome.
Dear Curt,
ReplyDeleteYou have been on my mind every day, even before you had the surgery.
The last time I have seen you@ Easter, you where bouncing around in the parking lot guiding cars. That day when I saw you I mentioned " Curt you are looking Great " you lost some good old pounds ".
As always you gave me a good old Joke and a big smile.
I was posted and shocked hearing from the Friday news that you need to go to the hospital .
I have shared and prayed for you daily !
We miss you here at Hope !
I know Curt we have to thank you for fixing the financial challenges we had a Hope. You have embraced " Fiancial Peace University " in me and have helped many families !
We all wanted to thank you for taking the step out front, and helping family's with Crown Financial and FPU .
I will continue pray for you and your family
Get well soon and we will meet over a nice warm Cup of Tea !
Your Financial German Buddy with da Leather Hosen
Georg Thoma