Prayer Updates & Specific Ways to Pray

*Newest updates will always appear at the top so everyone can follow along and pray specifically with us throughout this journey.

May 26 — Fox News Interview

Tomorrow morning, Justin and his surgeon will participate in a live Fox News interview for Brain Tumor Awareness Month.

Please pray for:

• Peace and clarity during the interview

• Physical strength and energy for Justin

• Favor with the production team and timing

• That the conversation would bring awareness, hope, and encouragement to others walking through similar diagnoses

• Opportunities to point people toward the goodness and faithfulness of God through Justin’s story

Pray also that Justin feels well physically and emotionally throughout the morning and the days surrounding it.{Matthew 5:16}

MAY 25, 2026

Ashlyn & Baby — Emergency Room Visit (second one this pregnancy)

Yesterday brought another ER visit related to Ashlyn’s pregnancy complications. Right now, Mollie is in Fort Worth helping care for Ashlyn while Justin remains at home surrounded by kids, family, and friends helping support him during treatment.

Please pray specifically for:

• Bleeding to completely stop

• Baby to continue growing healthy and strong

• Full-term healthy delivery (she is due Sept 14)

• No further complications or emergency visits

• Rest, peace, and strength for Ashlyn

• Wisdom for doctors and medical teams

• Protection over both households while the family is temporarily spread out caring for one another

Please also pray for:

• Grace and endurance for Mollie balancing the needs of both Justin and Ashlyn during an emotionally and physically demanding season

• Peace for the entire family while everyone is divided between cities helping where needed most

• Continued practical support for Justin at home during treatment days

{Psalm 46:1}

May 21 – July 2:Phase 2 Standard of Care Treatment

Please pray for Justin as he continues radiation and chemotherapy treatments. Doctors expect possible cumulative side effects that may continue for several weeks after treatment ends.This is 6 weeks of radiation each business day and oral chemo every night.

Pray specifically for:

• Minimal to no side effects from radiation and chemo

• Strength, energy, appetite, sleep, cognition, and emotional endurance

• Ability to continue spending meaningful time with family and friends

• Grace and stamina to continue working as able during treatment

{Jeremiah 30:17}

Wisdom & Direction

Please pray for wisdom and clarity regarding:

• Current and future treatment decisions

• Research and next steps

• Balance between appointments, research, finances, work, planning, and quality family time

• Peace and unity as we navigate many moving pieces at once

{James 1:5}

Integrative Medicine Appointment

(already moved up from Aug 8 to June 4!) — Appointment with Dr. Saxon at Roots Integrated Medicine

Please pray for wisdom, insight, and direction regarding ways to strengthen Justin’s body (terrain/temple) as much as possible during treatment.

Pray for:

• Helpful guidance

• Discernment

• Favor

• Clear next steps

• Justin’s body to respond well and remain resilient

{1 Corinthians 6:19}

Tumor Genetic Testing

Please pray for the Foundation One genetic testing results to:

• Results returned quickly

• Show some favorable markers

• Potentially open additional treatment options and direction

Financial & Practical Needs

Please pray for:

• Financial provision for immediate treatment expenses and upfront medical costs

• Favor with insurance and billing departments

• Kind and compassionate billing representatives

• Maximum discounts, assistance, and extended payment timeframes where possible

• Quick reimbursements from Samaritan to help with cash flow

Beam Roofing

Please pray for Beam Roofing to continue thriving despite Justin’s decreased ability to work during treatment.

Pray for:

• Justin to be able to still work even though he can’t drive or climb roofs

• Immediate favor and provision

• Continued opportunities and income

• Protection over the business during this season for long term provision

• Increased leads and sales especially from the kids investment in lead generation and social media

Our Hearts & Testimony

More than anything, we want to continue choosing LIFE, peace, gratitude, and trust every single day.

Please pray:

• That we would reflect the goodness of God in every interaction

• That people would encounter Jesus through the way we walk through this season

• That fear would not lead this story

• That we would continue to choose blessing, faith, love, and hope daily

{Deuteronomy 30:19–20}

ANSWERED PRAYERS & PRAISE REPORTS

(We want to intentionally remember and celebrate the goodness and faithfulness of God along the way.)

• Successful brain surgery with approximately 98% tumor resection with an incredible team

• No motor function or cognitive damage from the surgery

• Clear direction to the right care team for Standard of Care treatment

• Provision and support through the initial shock and hospital season

• An incredible outpouring of love, prayer, meals, encouragement, and practical help from friends, family, and community

• Home Equity loan approved to help with treatment payments

• Juggle to prepay radiation bill success!

• Lots of miracles…list coming soon!

• Opportunities to glorify God through this journey

Thank you for praying specifically, intentionally, and faithfully with us. We are deeply grateful.We want to show up every day with positive mindsets, expectations of God’s goodness and miracles, making the most of every opportunity, and living life to the fullest!