The Coakleys

Meet the Coakleys. Paul, Ann, kiddos, and baby on the way. AWESOME people! They are some of the most generous, joyful, sincere and faith-filled people we have ever known. They have blessed many lives across the world and we are all joining in fervent prayer for this family, Paul specifically. I thought it might be a good idea to extend the prayer invitation to you all. We are praying for a miracle. Join in, will you?

The Coakleys have had a tough year but you wouldn't know it with their continual smile, positive attitude, and concern for others. Theirs is quite the story but the main challenge right now is Paul's health. A few days before Christmas Paul started coughing up blood. He had not been feeling well for a while but since their insurance from Paul's new job didn't kick in until January 1st, they were waiting to check up on things.  (they had recently moved to Tennessee from Wisconsin to be near family and restore an old farm family farm house. they've been working on the house for several months and living with family in the meantime) Anywho, Paul went to an Urgent Care and had x-rays done on his lungs. Over the course of the next week or so, they learned that Paul has testicular cancer that has mastecised to his lungs. He has quite a few tumors on his lungs, several of which are large. I think he also has the cancer in his Lymphatic system. 

Paul has been in quite a bit of pain. I watch Facebook quite regularly to see what Ann posts there. A special fund has been set up for the Coakleys to help pay for medical bills and also to help finish the house. They have been living out of suitcases since they moved. If you would be interested in contributing to the cause, here is the link:

 http://www.youcaring.com

If you find this story impacts you and want to hear how things progress, please let me know and I can send updates via email or even here on the blog. 

Here's Paul (on the right hand side) at Doug's birthday party last year. Busy being a human jungle gym for all the kids. :)