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August at a glance

Jenna and Julia Baptized

JULIA RINGS THE BELL

Conducting a funeral for a friend

Visiting patients at MD Anderson

Cobb family speaks in Fort Worth

Pastor Jonathan Cobb Texas Missionary Report

Awesome August

One of the definitions of the word “awesome” is

overwhelming. That describes August for the Cobb

Family- great moments of joy mixed with overwhelming

emotions. Julia rang the bell on August 27th

ending her

treatment. PRAISE GOD! However, only a few days ago,

she was having another transfusion as a result. By far,

the highlight of the month was baptizing my girls and

being “overwhelmed” by a standing ovation of more than

3000 people. Brady & Charmaine Johnson (and family)

drove down to be a part of the special day also. While

we celebrated Julia’s last chemo, we met another family

arriving with their daughter to begin their journey.

While we are ending our treatment, we are sad that

another is beginning.

August 2012

Julusda

He will call on me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him.

With long life I will satisfy him and show him my salvation. Psalm 91:15-16

Jenna & Julia baptized on August 5, 2012 Julia rings the bell at the MD Anderson Children’s Cancer Hospital

on August 27th, 2012!

The Cobb family traveled to Fort Worth, Texas on

August 26th to share our story at the First Baptist Church

Lakeside. The church was having a special service called,

“Storm Sunday,” designed to encourage

individuals/families going through difficult challenges.

The Cobb family was interviewed on stage and asked

some challenging questions about our journey through

various storms in our life. We started our conversation

with the story of how our home/church was destroyed in

Hurricane Andrew. It concluded with Julia’s arrival on

stage to a standing ovation that lasted several minutes.

When the invitation was given, there were many

professions of faith, people joining the church, and

rededications. To God be the glory! What the devil

intended for harm, God has used for HIS glory! AMEN!

Jonathan traveled to San Antonio, Texas to assist in the

funeral of his friend, David Smith (45 yrs. old). David

discovered Jonathan’s inspirational cancer story on the

internet last year and contacted him about his treatment.

David was diagnosed with the same rare cancer

(duodenal cancer) that Jonathan had in 2006. As a result

of their conversation, David opted to be treated at MD

Anderson. Unfortunately, David passed away a few

weeks ago when his cancer metastasized to his liver. He

left behind a beautiful 18 year old daughter and two sons

(16&15). While Jonathan was in Alabama the first part of

the year, David would often come by and visit Jennifer

and Julia at the hospital. Shortly before he passed away,

he called Jonathan to rejoice over Julia’s MRI report! He

told Jonathan that he knew that he only had a few days to

live and that all he wanted was to be assured his kids

would be okay. Please pray for the Smith Family.

What’s been happening in August

When darkness veils his lovely face, I rest on his unchanging grace.

In every high and stormy gale, my anchor holds within the veil.

ON CHRIST THE SOLID ROCK I STAND

The Cobb family traveled to Fort Worth, Texas to share our

story at the First Baptist Church Lakeside.

Julia poses with Jonathan’s friend, David Smith , this past

January when he visited her in the hospital for her 2nd round of

chemo.

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July 2012

Jonathan & Julia visit with Chris Stoeck, whom we met through

the church we are attending. He’s getting a stem cell transplant.

Julia & family visit Harry Irwin after his brain surgery to

remove a renal metastasis to his brain.

Jennifer and I celebrated our 14th anniversary on

August 6th. It was a “romantic” evening with our 4

kids and a trip to see the newest ICE AGE movie. It

doesn’t get any better than sharing Goobers and a

Coke Icee with your wife. I’m just happy we are all

together. Any ONE of the many tragic events in our

lives could have threatened to pull us apart. However,

our home has always been centered around Christ.

After all, HE is the Solid Rock and He can pull you

through anything, just as long as you can stand the

pull!

Our list of patients to visit, along with their families,

continues to grow. There has been an increasing

number of calls from our local church asking me to

visit someone at MD Anderson. I am thankful for my

family partnering with me in this ministry. My

children are often leading in prayer and finding new

ways to encourage people. Our new “JuCan” ministry

number is up and running (888-99J-UCAN). The kids

are now welcoming calls to pray for pediatric cancer

patients and their siblings also. In addition, little

Jonathan designed a new USA t-shirt (“Red, White,

and Ju”). A portion of the proceeds benefit the MD

Anderson Children’s Cancer Hospital and The Julia

Cobb Cancer Fund. A tithe from the proceeds of the

overall sales of the shirts goes back to RBC FIRST!

Cobb Family Update

August 6th

, our 14th

anniversary and our 1st

in

Texas!

August 2012

Thank you for continuing to pray for Julia. Her next MRI

will be in late October. If (WHEN) things go well with her

scans, she will be scheduled to have her port removed. Please

don’t let up in your prayers for her daily.

My mother’s tumor is “stable.” She has resumed

chemotherapy and will have an MRI later in September.

There’s still swelling around the brain and the side effects of

steroids and other meds are quite impressive. Pray that her

appetite will increase and that she can gain some additional

weight. My parents will celebrate their 50th

anniversary on

September 1st. We’re still searching for a school for the kids,

so please keep that on your list as well. Pray with us that God

will provide the financial resources to enable our continued

treatment at MD Anderson. Not only is cancer tough

physically, it has major emotional and financial implications.

We thank God for answered prayers. We have moved (note

the new address) into a house closer to the church

(Sagemont) we have been attending. I think our Golden

Retriever is much happier as a result. LOL

The Cobb Family

11435 Sageking Dr

Houston, Texas 77089

www.jucan.cc

www.facebook.com/jucan413

@juliatcobb (Twitter)

@jonathanMCobb (Twitter)

@jenniferCobb413 (Twitter)

205-405-8845 (cell/text) Jonathan

205-405-8841 (cell/text) Jennifer

888-995-8286 or 888-99J-UCAN

[email protected]

The JuCan Journey & The Cobb Family Story

“3 generations of cancer & 3 generations of what GOD CAN DO”

The Cobb family has spent much time in prayer regarding our ministry. Our #1 desire is

to see people brought closer to Christ. It is our prayer that God will use our family in an

even greater way to share His message of HOPE & encouragement! Pray that God will open

doors in churches, schools, and other organizations. Please share our newsletter and/or

contact information with your friends or other ministries who might be interested.

http://www.jucan.cc/

http://www.facebook.com/jucan413

mailto:[email protected]

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