Cosbie Hollenbeck

Late last night one of our great friends sent me a text and asked me if they could get a group of people together to pray for me.  At first thought I was like I dont like to be the center of attention and well I really don’t want to do that. Then within the same thought I was like hold on I have someone that wants to get together and have people pray for me. I am crazy to not want this to happen so I text them back and let them know that I would love for that to happen. So they plan this event for Friday night. I honestly felt weird about asking people to pray for me. I don’t know why but I just honestly  have a hard time asking people to do things for me but I put out a memo on all the social networks and was like lets see who shows up. So 7:30 comes around and there are a good 30-40 people at my house. I can honestly say I was humbled to have all of these people come over just to pray for me.  It was such a amazing experience and honestly blessed me deeply. I firmly believe in the power of prayer and am so grateful for all of the people that came and prayed over me for the 30-45 min that it lasted. I honestly don’t know why God is causing me to go through this and giving me this platform but what I do know is that I am going to glorify Him throughout this entire journey.  I know Monday is going to be hard for me but with all of these people praying and supporting me it is just so encouraging.  I am so greatful for each one of you that came or that has prayed for me through this journey. Thanks so much.

Love each of you so much,

Cosbie

Over the next 3 days I will do alot to get ready to start chemo on Monday.  The last test that I had to have was to have a heart Echo. I did that test on Friday morning. The main reason for this test for me  to get a baseline on my heart before I start chemo as it can be very hard on your heart. As I assume you are aware, these are very strong drugs and if your heart is not in good shape it will not be able to handle them correctly.

On Thursday God had put it on my heart to go do something for a friend. He had told me to go and give him a certain amount of money that honestly doesn’t matter so I am going to leave that out.  Now I will be honest with you I kinda questioned God and was like God I have no idea how I am going to make money over the next few months are you sure. And everything I kept hearing back was yes go and give Him x dollars. There was never a question on this. So  I got in my car went to were He worked.  He is a waiter and happened to be on a break.  So we talk and just chat then as i am leaving I just give it too him.  He honestly I think started to cry a little but I just said I know you need this money. I don’t know why but I know you do. I turned around and walked out.  Now I say all of this not to say I am amazing because I give people money or anything. I say this because I have learned that when God tells you to do something do it. No matter how crazy, how weird, or how much you think it is going to cause you financial problems just do it. God knows everything and all He wants is for us to trust Him.  This is something that I have learned already threw out this journey God has me on.  Again not sure why He has a 22 year old going through cancer, chemo, and radiation but what I do know is that He is in control of my life and I am here to glorify him in all I do. So I challenge you will this.  Obey God in all areas, listen to his voice and follow Him I promise you that you will never miss anything you give away.