78 Comments

• Comment by kendall boggs — May 5, 2010 @ 4:13 pm

  Hey Darbs,
  I have followed Montye’s story for a while now and I am praying for her. What a wonderful, courageous young lady she is! Thank you for posting this.
  kb

• Comment by Stefanie — May 5, 2010 @ 4:14 pm

  I will definitely be praying for her, as well as her husband and those sweet girls. Thank you for sharing this story with us so we can help her by praying.

• Comment by Design Esquire — May 5, 2010 @ 4:15 pm

  I’m praying right now for her and her family. I hope the NYC doctor is able to help her.

• Comment by MaryBeth — May 5, 2010 @ 4:16 pm

  I know God’s plans are beyond my comprehension but things like this really make me wonder what is going on. I will be saying a prayer for her and her family.

• Comment by Beth — May 5, 2010 @ 4:18 pm

  In the name of Jesus, I will pray for her by name, with honor and faith that we serve a savior who heals! Holy spirit chills all over. Her peace is true and she is an inspiration. It puts things in perspectively quickly. Thank you for providing us the opportuntity to hear this need. God will be glorified by hearing all of the prayers from faithful readers of your blog. Blessings.

• Comment by Ashley — May 5, 2010 @ 4:19 pm

  On my knees praying now.

• Comment by Mrs. R — May 5, 2010 @ 4:21 pm

  Thanks for posting this. I will pray for her, the family, and the Dr. as well. I do believe in the power of prayer and collective prayer.

• Comment by Abby — May 5, 2010 @ 4:25 pm

  Her name is lifted. Peace be with her and her family and friends.

• Comment by Katie — May 5, 2010 @ 4:31 pm

  Praying now and will continue….

• Comment by Becky — May 5, 2010 @ 4:31 pm

  I pray for knowledge for the doctors and nurses, encouragement for her family, and peace for my new friend Montye. God is The Great Physician!!!!

• Comment by CeCe — May 5, 2010 @ 4:36 pm

  Praying for her and her family now and will continue. Thank you for sharing her story with us.

• Comment by kristen — May 5, 2010 @ 4:39 pm

  I’m praying for you, Montye. Thank you for sharing her story on your blog, Darby!

• Comment by Lillian - Domestic Simplicity — May 5, 2010 @ 4:43 pm

  My heart just dropped reading this. That you for linking and sharing her story – I will definitely be sending many prayers her way!

• Comment by Katie — May 5, 2010 @ 5:26 pm

  Praying, praying, praying!

• Comment by Jessica — May 5, 2010 @ 5:30 pm

  I will pray for her and her family, what an incredibly strong person she certainly has an amazing faith!

• Comment by Sheila George — May 5, 2010 @ 5:48 pm

  My thoughts and prayers are with this brave young family. God knows what he needs and she is truly an inspiration. I dont know what I would be doing or thinking if this was me or my family but only hope and pray that I would feel the same way she does. God bless her and her entire family.

  Thank you for sharing the story!
  Sheila

• Comment by Phillips Phamily Mama — May 5, 2010 @ 6:02 pm

  Darby-
  Thank you so much for posting about Montye. She works at my daughter’s preschool, went to high school and Auburn with my husband. I know you have many faithful readers who will life her up to the Lord.
  -Carey

• Comment by Sarah — May 5, 2010 @ 6:09 pm

  Montye and her family will be in our nightly prayers. I do hope she gets more reassuring news from the doctor in New York. Her words are powerful and I am in awe of her strength. My husband was recently diagnosed with cancer of the small intestine. He had surgery to remove his tumors and cancerous lymph nodes and is now undergoing chemotherapy. My point in sharing this is he recently met a nurse who had had breast cancer and is in remission but she met her best friend at our oncologists office who had cancer but of the lungs. She was told there wasn’t much that could be done, but 5 years later (which is considered remission in the cancer world) she is staying strong. My point being is doctors don’t always have the answers and the power of prayers, positive thinking, family, laughter, diet, so many things can aide in the treatment of this disease.

• Comment by Chelsea — May 5, 2010 @ 6:23 pm

  Darby,

  What a small world! Although, I should know…because God is so much bigger than I’ll ever comprehend and He is always surprising me. I have been a reader of yours for the last few months after I started blogging more often and found you and your sister! My mom, sis & I love to read both of your blogs…and just adore you & your families. I have just learned of Montye’s situation b/c I went to high school with her younger brother and he sent out an email for us to be praying her. Thank you for putting this out there so the world can be praying for this family! ~Chelsea

• Comment by Sarah — May 5, 2010 @ 6:47 pm

  My heart is breaking for her. Thank you for using your blog to share prayer requests like this. It’s so easy in the blog world to make life look perfect, but I really appreciate the fact that you are faithful to bring us back to reality and remind us of what is really important.
  I have been “officially” in remission from non-hodgkins lymphoma for almost 3 months now. God is our Great Physician. May He grant healing to this precious lady.

• Comment by Tara — May 5, 2010 @ 7:01 pm

  praying fervently for complete healing and continued faith and strength that only comes from Jesus…

• Comment by Mendi — May 5, 2010 @ 7:37 pm

  Absolutely…praying right now. Thank you for sharing that we can lift her and her family up.

• Comment by abby — May 5, 2010 @ 7:38 pm

  Thank you for sharing this. I will be praying for her whole family!! This puts Mother’s Day in perspective.

• Comment by katie r — May 5, 2010 @ 7:40 pm

  praying.

• Comment by Alexis — May 5, 2010 @ 7:50 pm

  ‘If this is what it takes to praise you…Jesus bring the rain’. I think of this song whenever I or loves one face challenges. No challenge is too great for our Lord and Savior but let these challenges bring glory to Him. She is in my prayers.

• Comment by Cat Moore — May 5, 2010 @ 8:18 pm

  Wow! Just went to her blog for the first time. In tears now. Thank you for posting and I will most certainly be praying for her, her family, and for healing.

• Comment by Molly — May 5, 2010 @ 8:31 pm

  praying for montye & chris, family & friends. the peace & the healing of Christ over her.

• Comment by Jean Anfindsen — May 5, 2010 @ 8:40 pm

  I began praying before I completely finished reading your post and will continue to ask for God to heal and comfort her.

• Comment by Shannon King (Denver) — May 5, 2010 @ 8:41 pm

  What a beautiful family! I am praying for Montye and her sweet family!

• Comment by farah — May 5, 2010 @ 8:49 pm

  Psalm 86:6
  Hear my prayer, O LORD; listen to my cry for mercy.

  I will cry out for mercy for Montye. Thank you for sharing.

• Comment by Lauren — May 5, 2010 @ 9:13 pm

  Prayer is a powerful thing…..and yes I will be in prayer for Montye, her husband, and her 2 little girls. Our God is an AWESOME GOD.

• Comment by Cami — May 5, 2010 @ 9:14 pm

  Praying for Montye and her family.

• Comment by Ruth Ann — May 5, 2010 @ 9:20 pm

  I will pray without ceasing. I find myself very busy with my kids and teaching 1st grade, so I pray in what I call ‘snippets’ or small phrases that I just lift to the Lord whenever I can. It is like a prayer that is on-going all through the day, keeping Him beside me all day.

• Comment by Sonya — May 5, 2010 @ 9:23 pm

  I am praying for Montye.

• Comment by Liz — May 5, 2010 @ 9:28 pm

  Lord, have mercy on Montye, on her husband and on her daughters.

• Comment by Jessica — May 5, 2010 @ 9:37 pm

  Praying for this sweet family! I can’t begin to imagine… Jeremiah 29:11-13 comes to mind – He does have a plan for Montye, Chris and their two sweet daughters. I’ll be praying for God to use Dr. Gonzalez to bring healing to Montye. Thank you for sharing so we can lift her up in prayer during this very difficult time. I’ll be watching for news from the appointment!

• Comment by nicki — May 5, 2010 @ 9:59 pm

  What a stong lady Montye is! I pray to God for a peaceful time she has with her family over this challenge time in her life. God is Grace!

• Comment by Elaine — May 5, 2010 @ 10:06 pm

  God is bigger than cancer and any of us. He can do all things miraculous and is the THE Healer. He works through us to glorify Heaven and all of eternity. I am praying right now for the power of a miracle, Lord be willing. I know sometimes we feel so small, but our God is so BIG and He loves us beyond any of our comprehension.

• Comment by Melanie Gore — May 5, 2010 @ 10:07 pm

  I will be praying for her tomorrow.

• Comment by Kristi — May 5, 2010 @ 10:13 pm

  Thank you for posting this. I am certainly praying for this beautiful woman and her family. Sometimes we don’t understand why, but it’s in His hands.
  Kristi

• Comment by Christy — May 5, 2010 @ 10:13 pm

  Praying, praying, praying.

• Comment by Jesse — May 5, 2010 @ 10:18 pm

  She will be in my prayers this evening!

• Comment by Melissa — May 6, 2010 @ 12:24 am

  I will be praying for her too. My mother in law has cancer in her lungs, small spots, with a big tumor behind her heart. The cancer metasized to her brain. This all happened last year, since then she has been going to MD Anderson. On the last visit they gave her good news that the cancer was shrinking. Prayer is powerful, I will tell my family and friends to pray Montye.

• Comment by Isabel — May 6, 2010 @ 4:40 am

  Dearest Darby,
  I will devote my night prayers for Montye. She is so brave.
  May God cusp her and her family with strenght and hope.
  Let’s not forget that miracles, happen every day.

  All my best wishes to Montye, her husband and children and to yours too.

  xxx
  Isa
  (from L.A)

• Comment by mary katharine — May 6, 2010 @ 5:44 am

  What a humble reminder of the gift of life and health this morning. Thank you for the post and the call for the body to lift her up.

• Comment by Ashley Eiler — May 6, 2010 @ 6:57 am

  the incredible part about this story is that montye had the same incredible spirit in college that she does today in the face of a trial… it didn’t take this trial..praying for an amazing woman!

• Comment by Laura — May 6, 2010 @ 7:42 am

  Thank you for sharing her story. The power of prayer is amazing!

• Comment by Jill Cribb — May 6, 2010 @ 7:44 am

  Matthew 18: 19″Again, I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. 20For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them.” – John Wesley writes:That is, to worship me. I am in the midst of them – By my Spirit, to quicken their prayers, guide their counsels, and answer their petitions.

  There is power in prayer….I am praying for Montye & her family.

• Comment by angela — May 6, 2010 @ 7:51 am

  I set aside time to pray for her…this woman I don’t even know. After all, we share the same Father. Thank you for caring so deeply.

• Comment by Susan Kokat — May 6, 2010 @ 8:01 am

  Beautiful, kind soul. So much love in my heart for Montye and her family. Thank you for posting.

• Comment by Donna — May 6, 2010 @ 8:56 am

  My prayers go out to this mother and her family! Thanks for sharing!

• Comment by lizziefitz — May 6, 2010 @ 9:00 am

  indeed ,I will.

• Comment by emily — May 6, 2010 @ 9:36 am

  I was up for my by baby’s early morning feeding and felt like I should focus on praying for the families who have lost their moms this mother’s day, or those who may. I love when the Lord confirms His voice, and I know it was Him putting that into my heart. I will be praying for this gorgeous lady and her family and the rest of those families who find Mother’s Day a little bit hard to celebrate this year.

• Comment by Tina Hester — May 6, 2010 @ 10:30 am

  I am struck with the awareness of the priveledge we have as fellow believers to join together in prayer for this family. And how this amazing technology(the internet)is being used for God’s glory.Am praying for healing, hope, and peace for this precious beautiful family. Thank you Darby for sharing her story.

• Comment by McCall — May 6, 2010 @ 11:12 am

  My prayers are with her and her precious family. Our God is always faithful, and, THANKFULLY, He is always in control. Thank you for sharing her story with me.

• Comment by Erin — May 6, 2010 @ 11:29 am

  Thank you for sharing Montye’s story. My heart aches for her and her family. I will be thinking of them and hoping that they can find a way to beat this.

• Comment by Allison McLendon — May 6, 2010 @ 11:32 am

  praying……….

• Comment by Amee Love — May 6, 2010 @ 1:38 pm

  Thank you so much for sharing this Darby. I will pray for Montye, her husband, and those 2 precious children.

• Comment by Kristen — May 6, 2010 @ 2:08 pm

  Praying boldly for her and her family!

• Comment by Hillary @ The Other Mama — May 6, 2010 @ 3:18 pm

  Will be praying for the family and doctors. Thanks, Darby!

• Comment by wonderwoman — May 6, 2010 @ 3:20 pm

  My brother’s oncologists highly recommended LIFE OVER CANCER by Dr. Keith Block. See also ANTICANCER, A NEW WAY OF LIFE by David Servan-Schreiber. Great reading for those facing this diagnosis, and those who simply wish to avoid it altogether.

• Comment by Katie — May 6, 2010 @ 4:34 pm

  Hey Darby~ I just read her post and it made me sick to my stomach and I cannot stop the tears. She is such a strong person and it makes my heart hurt for her and her family. I will be praying for her. I will be praying for her children and for her husband. This must shatter his poor heart.

• Comment by Kelly@TearingUpHouses — May 6, 2010 @ 5:16 pm

  Oh my. I will certainly pray for her.

  Kelly

• Comment by Judy — May 6, 2010 @ 6:08 pm

  Whenever I read anything like this, it makes my problems seem so insignificant. What a precious family and I love how Montye has expressed her trust in her Lord. Truly, it is in God’s hands. I will keep this family in my prayers.

  Judy

• Comment by Jennifer — May 6, 2010 @ 6:11 pm

  praying, and will continue to do so!

• Comment by Jennifer Little — May 6, 2010 @ 7:34 pm

  Montye will be in my prayers. Its strange and wonderful how someone in her position can strengthen other people’s faith.

• Comment by Brittaney — May 7, 2010 @ 7:08 am

  Wow! This post hit me hard. I am currently sitting in my classroom trying to fight back tears. Montye and her beautiful family will definately be in my prayers.
  My stepfather was diagnosed with Glioblastoma (brain cancer) last January and the doctors only game him 3-6 months to live. A year and a half later and he only has a small spot on his brain and is living his life to the fullest. Prayer is the most POWERFUL medicine!!!

• Comment by Cazra — May 7, 2010 @ 8:15 am

  Praying for a supernatural healing that only comes from our Heavenly Father. May he give the doctors wisdom beyond their training and give her (and her family) a peace that surpasses all understanding.

  Thank you for sharing.

• Comment by khaliah — May 7, 2010 @ 8:21 am

  Heart felt story, It sounds similar to the cancer Lance Armstrong had in his lungs. He had a special piece of medical equipment put into his chest. She should look into this or read his book “its not about the bike” since he is a cancer survivor. I think the book would give her motivation. Please keep us posted. I’ll email her with the treatment Lance Armstrong went under and we all know how that turned out. God bless this women and her family.

  Khaliah

• Comment by chris — May 7, 2010 @ 8:21 am

  I’m so sorry to hear about your friend. I feel like we all are touched by cancer these days with friends, relatives being diagnosed with this terrible disease. My mother had brain cancer and thankfully, today, you would never know it. She recovered completely. I also have a friend who I met 3 years ago. When I met her, her husband had recently died of lung cancer and through these past few years she has pulled her life back together only to be diagnosed herself with stage 3 pancreatic cancer a few months ago. Her friends, family, and the local community have pulled together and are planning a benefit and raising money for her medical expenses and to help secure the future of her two children. I will certainly pass along the information that you posted about your friends doctor in NY, as well as the helpful references that some of your readers posted in the comments. The community of those who are linked to cancer in one way or another is massive and when we join together, we are stronger and the outcome can only improve. The website that was created to support my friend is http://gonzalezbenefit.yolasite.com/.

• Comment by Jennifer — May 7, 2010 @ 4:55 pm

  Praying now…. may god be with her and her family, this stroy has truly touched me. thank you for posting it. GOD BLESS US ALL.

• Comment by Tricia — May 8, 2010 @ 2:59 pm

  Praying for Montye and her family.

• Comment by Montye — May 8, 2010 @ 7:39 pm

  I cannot begin to tell you all how much your prayers and well wishes have meant to me and my family. I am in awe of your kindness.

  Matthew 21:22
  And all things you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive.

  We received very promising news from the doctor in New York. I start a program this week to restore my body back to full health. It is going to take about two full years, but there is HOPE! Praise the Lord!!!

• Comment by Emily L. — May 11, 2010 @ 9:50 pm

  What a strong women she is. I just saw that she posted she has hope, what wonderful news I hope and pray the best for her and her family.

• Comment by molly — April 11, 2011 @ 9:01 pm

  hi darby,
  i have been following montye ever since you posted about her last year. she hasn’t blogged in a few months – really unusual. i’m hoping that you have an update on her. i’m worried about her. if you have any news i would love if you would send it on.
  i love your blog.
  molly

• Comment by anonymous — July 7, 2011 @ 1:51 pm

  Montye was a dear friend to my family. Montye was a special person with tremendous faith, pure kindness, an infectious smile, and a beautiful spirit. She lost her courageous battle with cancer on July 6. I know that our Heavenly Father was waiting for her with his arms wide open to welcome her Home. We now need to lift up her precious family in prayer. Praying that God will wrap his loving and comforting arms around Chris, their adorable little girls, and their extended family and help them get through this very difficult time.

• Comment by anonymous — July 7, 2011 @ 1:54 pm

  July 5, not July 6. my apologies.

• Comment by Erika — July 17, 2011 @ 6:09 pm

  Praying for Montye’s family..

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