Supporting Trevor Polders Cancer Fight

Goal:

 USD $50,000

Raised:

 USD $39,921

Campaign created by Michael ORielly

Campaign funds will be received by Trevor Polder

Supporting Trevor Polders Cancer Fight

Recently my father-in-law Trevor Polder went to a doctor's appointment he had scheduled with an ENT specialist. For those that know Trevor you know he’s the last person to want to ask for any sort of help. You probably also know he’s been having voice issues since developing a lesion on his vocal cords several years ago. Well, when he saw the doctor on Monday, he said he's 90% sure the issue with his voice & breathing has developed into cancer that has spread to his voice box and further into his throat. 

This is resulting in his airways being restricted 60%. The more Trevor works in the woodshop, the harder it is becoming for him to breathe. The Doctor also has said that with the amount of inflammation he has, it wouldn't take much for him to be in a life-threatening situation.

We're seeking natural treatments as Trevor doesn't want to do anything invasive (Dr. is suggesting major surgery involving a tracheotomy & voice box removal). 

The family is working overtime to finish renovations & make the shop as dust-free as possible so Trevor can work safely. This campaign has been initially started to provide funds for a roughly $2,000 battery powered respirator he can wear while in the shop. Any funds raised beyond that will go towards either a better unit, extra filtration, tubing, supplies, medicine, medical treatments, or depending on just how big this gets, charity.

Thank you all! We're grateful for your continued support, love & prayers! 


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- 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 ESV [16] Rejoice always, [17] pray without ceasing, [18] give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. Praying for this incredible family! 🙏🏻

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Updates

UPDATE #21: AN EXPLOSIVE INDEPENDENCE DAY UPDATE!

July 4th, 2025

Happy 4th of July to you and yours!

We serve a God of miracles, and Momma Polder has a video update she wants to share with you all (it's included below). We are feeling very thankful, optimistic, and festive this Independence Day, as Papa Polder is gaining some of his own independence back. Over the last couple of days, he's appeared to have a good deal more energy, is dealing with less pain overall, and he has also regained a bit of a mischievous as well as joyful twinkle in his eyes. The greatest news of all, his neck is shrinking! The swelling & inflammation, tumor, and/or lymph nodes have gone down. His tracheotomy collar is fitting looser on him once more, not as loose as it once was, but we're trending in the right direction. This means he's been able to eat some solid foods and get the nutrition he needs without choking or being in as severe pain. We are rejoicing and praising God for these developments, believing that He is, in fact, doing a miracle after having brought us to the brink.  

We ask for your continued prayers, your continued fasting. In about a week's time, we will be doing a consult on whether or not Trevor should have a feeding tube. It is my, and the family's prayer, that Papa Polder would continue to make rapid progress, and won't even need the feeding tube. Until a couple of days ago, he wasn't able to get any food down, and now, as I mentioned, he can get some food down. It's not enough to sustain him, as he continues to lose weight, and we have some additional protein and fluid IVs coming until the consult about the tube. Again, we ask you to join us in prayer that he wouldn't need the tube and would be able to increasingly consume more and more food on his own once again.

Please also join us in praising our Heavenly Father for the progress and healing that appears to be occurring, and pray that He would continue this mighty and miraculous work!

VIDEO UPDATE: "URGENT Update for the Prayer Warriors!" on Rumble

https://rumble.com/v6vp0f7-urgent-update-for-the-prayer-warriors.html

You are the God who performs miracles; you display your power among the peoples” -Psalm 77:14

δύναμις (dýnamis, pronounced doo'-nam-is) - Strong's definition: force (literally or figuratively); specially, miraculous power (usually by implication, a miracle itself):—ability, abundance, meaning, might(-ily, -y, -y deed), (worker of) miracle(-s), power, strength, violence, mighty (wonderful) work.

"The God of miracles uses supernatural power to reveal Himself to people on earth. The Greek word translated as “miracle” is dunamis (the root of our word dynamite) and means “power.” God’s miracles often defy or overpower the laws of nature, but not always. God can also work within nature to perform a miracle. When God parted the Red Sea, He used a powerful wind: “Then Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and all that night the LORD drove the sea back with a strong east wind and turned it into dry land. The waters were divided” (Exodus 14:21). God does not use miracles merely as a means of authenticating Himself to people, but to reveal Himself to people who have eyes of faith to see.

The God of miracles works extraordinary wonders to capture people’s attention. The unusual, unnatural dimension of God’s miracles commands our attention. When the Lord caused a bush to burn but not be consumed, Moses took notice: “The angel of the LORD appeared to him in flames of fire from within a bush. Moses saw that though the bush was on fire it did not burn up. So Moses thought, ‘I will go over and see this strange sight—why the bush does not burn up.’ When the LORD saw that he had gone over to look, God called to him from within the bush, ‘Moses! Moses!’ And Moses said, ‘Here I am’” (Exodus 3:2–4). The wonder of it all piqued Moses’ interest and moved him to the place where he was ready to receive God’s message..." excerpt from a GotQuestions.com article on  "What does it mean that God is a God of miracles?" to read more visit: https://www.gotquestions.org/God-of-miracles.html.

Thank you as always for your continued encouragement, prayers, & generosity.

Soli Deo Gloria

Love,

Michael & Loran O'. on behalf of the entire Polder Family

Update UPDATE #21: AN EXPLOSIVE INDEPENDENCE DAY UPDATE! Image
UPDATE #20: WE ARE IN NEED OF A MIRACLE AND YOUR PRAYERS!

June 24th, 2025

Hello Everyone, it's a long time coming, but here is the latest update on Papa Polder.

The reality is that at this point, we desperately need God to perform a miracle for us... and we know that our Lord is a God of miracles, so nothing is impossible for Him should His will be to heal Papa Polder. We've been holding off on this update because, honestly, it's been a stressful and emotionally rough eight months. However, things have gotten really tough over the past couple of months in particular. So here is where we are currently at...

Going on about two weeks ago now, Trevor went in for the analysis of the latest images they had taken of his head and neck. Based on what the doctor saw with how rapidly & how much the tumor had grown, he told us that Mr. Polder had about 3-6 weeks left to live. As you can imagine, we've all been quite devastated by this news, and all our emotions have been up and down the past two weeks. Our comfort and hope, however, is in the knowledge that the doctor doesn't number Papa Polder's days; the LORD numbers his days (Psalm 139:16, 90:12, Job 14:5). Mr. Polder isn't going anywhere until the LORD says he is.

We've been doing a very aggressive protocol, including multi-weekly Vitamin C infusions, Laetrile infusions, Fenben, and much more. However, this type of cancer has not wanted to respond to any of it. The tumor has grown so large now, it's pushing on both sides of Trevor's neck and is causing him an enormous amount of pain. He can hardly swallow, and when he does, he is in excruciating pain. Pretty much all the nutrition and supplementation we are able to give him now has to be in a smoothie or liquid form. He is also having to communicate at this point primarily with his whiteboard, as it's too painful and hard to speak.

That said, we aren't without hope, and we are asking you all to join us tomorrow (6/23/2025) in prayer and fasting for Trevor. Papa Polder's best friend, a pastor, is coming tomorrow to anoint Trevor and pray over him as well. All that said, Mrs. Polder has a video update for all of you; you'll find the link below. The scripture that also follows is from Luke 18, which she references in the video as well.

As he drew near to Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging. And hearing a crowd going by, he inquired what this meant. They told him, “Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.” And he cried out, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” And those who were in front rebuked him, telling him to be silent. But he cried out all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” And Jesus stopped and commanded him to be brought to him. And when he came near, he asked him, “What do you want me to do for you?” He said, “Lord, let me recover my sight.” And Jesus said to him, “Recover your sight; your faith has made you well.” And immediately he recovered his sight and followed him, glorifying God. And all the people, when they saw it, gave praise to God. Luke 18:35-43

VIDEO UPDATE: 🚨 Alert!!! Please Watch ASAP! on Rumble.

https://rumble.com/v6v86e5--alert-please-watch-asap.html

Finally, I may have shared more than I was supposed to in this update, but I just desperately want you all to know the urgency of where we presently find ourselves. We are truly at an incredibly critical moment. Please join us in praying and fasting tomorrow.

Thank you all for your continued love, prayers, generosity, shared tears, and encouragement through all of this. We are so incredibly grateful to you.

Soli Deo Gloria!

With love,

Michael & Loran

UPDATE #19: WHERE WE FIND OURSELVES TODAY

April 20th, 2025

April 19th, 2025,

Hello Everyone! It's hard to believe our last update was all the way back on January 19th, and we now find ourselves four months into 2025!

So much has been going on in Polderville over the last several months, but it was high time we gave you all an update on how things have been going. Today, Mrs. Polder made the following video update that she wanted to share with all of you about Trevor's recovery and continued treatment heading forward.

VIDEO UPDATE: “Tumor Has Grown and Our Upcoming Journey with Laetrile” on Rumble.

https://rumble.com/v6sb65r-tumor-has-grown-and-our-upcoming-journey-with-laetrile.html

As always, Angela, Trevor, and all of the family can't thank you enough for your continued support, love, encouragement, and prayers!... and seeing how tomorrow is Resurrection Sunday, we all who are in Christ truly have much to celebrate and be grateful for! We pray that you would know our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ more deeply, that His love, blessings, and Spirit would increasingly be poured out upon you.

Jesus said to them...“Truly, truly, I say to you, you will weep and lament, but the world will rejoice. You will be sorrowful, but your sorrow will turn into joy.’” -‭‭ John 16:20‬

Soli Deo Gloria,

MO’ & LO’

Update UPDATE #19: WHERE WE FIND OURSELVES TODAY Image
UPDATE #18: OUT OF THE HOSPITAL & RECOVERING

January 19th, 2025

Hello Everyone!

Mr. & Mrs. Polder have a video update to share with you about how Trevor’s recovery is going as well as all the ways you can be praying for him going forward.

Please pray for continued discernment & wisdom, including for the health professionals that will be seen in the coming weeks and months. Pray for the protocols to work in eradicating the cancer, for complete and total healing. Including the removal of the tracheotomy which the doctors at this point are saying is permanent.

“When the disciples heard this, they were greatly astonished, saying, ‘Who then can be saved?’ But Jesus looked at them and said, ‘With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.’” -‭‭Matthew‬ ‭19‬:‭25‬-‭26‬

⚠️ WARNING: ⚠️ The final approximately 5 minutes of the video are of Trevor’s tracheotomy being removed and replaced. For those who might be affected by seeing such a procedure, there is a warning near the end of the video prior to it being shown.

VIDEO UPDATE: “Trevor’s Out of Hospital & Trach Replacement” on Rumble.

https://rumble.com/v6atyrp-trevors-out-of-hospital-and-graphic-trach-replacement.html

Thank you as always for your continued support, love, and prayers!

Soli Deo Gloria,

MO’ & LO’

Update UPDATE #18: OUT OF THE HOSPITAL & RECOVERING Image
UPDATE #17: WALKING LITERALLY & WALKING IN FAITH

January 14th, 2025

Mr. P. is able to talk again, though not for long periods of time! Mama Polder was able to give Papa Polder his first real bath earlier today since having the surgery. A great feat given that the Trach cannot get wet AT ALL right now. It was tricky but they accomplished it with flying colors.

We were hoping to get Trevor to the AirBnB the girls are at prior to the permanent Trach being put in place on Friday. However it doesn’t look like that will be able to happen. Mr. P. is going a bit stir crazy as you might imagine. He took his first walk today (I’m pretty sure he strong armed the nurses into starting to let him go on walks down the hall). That, or they caught him walking around earlier in his room with the girls, and just decided to give in to his demands! 

They’ve also upgraded him to a larger, nicer room once again. 

There's a few things Mrs. P. and the girls have to learn how to do before they'll even consider him leaving. So they’ve been busy learning how to clean and deep suction the Tracheotomy for example. He also has to be able to be up and moving around on his own strength, check.

They also have to have a meeting with the social worker. She's the one who will make sure the family has any medical supplies, suctioner, etc. that they must have when he is discharged and able to go home. 

That's also who they will talk to about medical assistance. We need your prayers on this as well. When little Gemmie was so sick after she was born the hospital helped the family get Medicaid (having the family business makes it hard to afford isurance). They've been able to keep Medicaid since, and the prayer is that, because this was life threatening, and both surgeries were done coming through the ER that Medicaid MAY pay for them. Our prayer is that they will. Of course even if Medicaid pays for the surgeries, there are many scheduled Dr. visits/medications, etc. they will not. Also, none of that covers the food, lodging, and travel, so your support has been a tremendous blessing. Thank you for being an amazing family and the great means of God’s provision, be it prayer, financially, or with your love and encouragement. Please pray for continued healing, rest (including for the family), the Medicaid support, and continued good care from the nurses and doctors.

“Provision for his people is in God’s character. It’s who he is. In the garden, when sin sullied his creation, God banished Adam and Eve, but not before he lovingly clothed them (Gen. 3:21). When all the world writhed in wickedness, he protected Noah and provided a means for life to flourish after the flood (Gen. 8:1–2). He supplied manna from heaven for his people in the wilderness (Ex. 16:11–12). He closed the mouths of lions for Daniel (Dan. 6:22), appointed a fish to rescue Jonah (Jonah 1:17), and commanded ravens to feed Elijah (1 Kings 17:4).” (From “The Lord Provides-Even In Tragedy” https://www.crossway.org/articles/the-lord-provideseven-in-tragedy/)

Soli Deo Gloria,

MO’ & LO’

Update UPDATE #17: WALKING LITERALLY & WALKING IN FAITH Image
UPDATE #16: 24HOUR TRACHEOTOMY POST-OP

January 12th, 2025

Hello everyone!

Everything seems to be progressing normally with Papa Polder’s recovery. He was able to start eating again this evening. But he is sure tired and is asking that everyone would pray that he’s able to get a couple of hours of sleep tonight. 

Truth be told, Mama Polder is very tired too, the girls are tired, and we’re all pretty tired. So please spread those prayers around, which we know that you will.

Please pray that Trevor would also heal quickly from this part of the journey we’re on. 

Video Update: “24HOUR TRACHEOTOMY POST-OP” on Rumble

https://rumble.com/v68e3qj-24-hour-post-optrach.html

“Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.” -‭‭James‬ ‭5‬:‭16‬ ‭

Thank you all for covering us in prayer, showering us with affection, and your incredible generosity. We can’t say it enough, so thank you again!

Soli Deo Gloria,

MO’ & LO’

Update UPDATE #16: 24HOUR TRACHEOTOMY POST-OP Image
UPDATE #15: OUT OF SURGERY!

January 11th, 2025

Initial details, he’s out of surgery, the Dr. said it was the best surgery he’s done in this type of situation. Thank you for your prayers, more details to come as we have them.

Thank you Jesus!

Soli Deo Gloria,

MO’ & LO’

Update UPDATE #15: OUT OF SURGERY! Image
UPDATE #14: HEADING INTO SURGERY & TREVOR IS FEELING SPICY!🌶️

January 10th, 2025

Mr. & Mrs. Polder, and all of us thank you for your love, prayers, and generosity.

We’re celebrating the GiveSendGo’s success due to your giving… By the time this update goes out, Trevor likely will be in surgery. We’re rejoicing on the mountaintop, with tears… We are thankful we made it to this point without a catastrophic emergency in the lead up to surgery. Into the fray we go, walking by faith!

VIDEO UPDATE: Waiting To Go Into Surgery & Trevor Is Feeling Spicy on Rumble.

https://rumble.com/v67ysva-waiting-to-go-into-surgery-and-trevors-feeling-spicy..html

“I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart; I will recount all of your wonderful deeds.”- ‭‭Psalm‬ ‭9‬:‭1‬ ‭

Soli Deo Gloria,

MO’ & LO’

UPDATE #13: TRACHEOTOMY THE DAY AFTER TOMORROW

January 9th, 2025

Hello Everyone!

Trevor, Angela, & a couple of the girls are currently up in Maryland. They met with their medical team today and Papa Polder is set to have a tracheotomy surgery performed imminently, this Friday. We Have a new update video from Mrs. Polder to give you more of the details regarding today’s developments.

VIDEO UPDATE: ”Tracheotomy the Day After Tomorrow”

https://rumble.com/v67cjys-tracheotomy-the-day-after-tomorrow.html

Please be praying for the family, for strength, for peace, for healing, and to know what the Lord would have the next steps be for Trevor in the days and weeks to come.

“My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” -‭‭Psalm‬ ‭73‬:‭26

“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” -‭‭1 Thessalonians‬ ‭5‬:‭16‬-‭18‬ ‭

We are very grateful for all your support, love, generosity, and especially now more than ever, your prayers.

Thank you, we love you.

Soli Deo Gloria,

MO’ & LO’

UPDATE #12: HAPPY NEW YEAR PRAYERS NEEDED.

January 1st, 2025

Happy New Years everyone! 

This New Years Eve, now turned New Years Day, have started off with a lot of fireworks for Papa Polder and the family. Unfortunately it’s not the kind of excitement we were praying for.

Trevor’s breathing has consistently been getting worse the last couple of weeks. This evening (New Years Eve) it got bad enough that Mr. Polder thought it necessary to head to the hospital.  If you know Trevor, you know that’s the last place he would want to end up on any day, let alone New Years Eve. The prednisone they prescribed him was able to keep his airways unrestricted long enough to get him to the hospital. Thankfully he is presently stable, and they are running all sorts of tests, and doing what they can to keep him stable. 

Please pray for him, Angela, and all the kids. Lots of tears have been being shed. Please pray for Papa Polders healing, and airway to remain open. Please pray for all of the family to have the endurance and fortitude we need to be a support to him, to Momma Polder, and to one another.

Thank you for your love and prayers, we will keep you posted.

Soli Deo Gloria,

MO’ & LO’



Update UPDATE #12: HAPPY NEW YEAR PRAYERS NEEDED. Image
UPDATE #11: OUR OXYGEN MIRACLE

December 27th, 2024

Hello everyone, God answered our prayers today regarding getting a supply of oxygen for Trevor, but it came about in a different way than we were expecting. Enjoy this video update.

"Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? And which of you by being anxious can add a single hour to his span of life? And why are you anxious about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin, yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is alive and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? Therefore do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble." - Matthew 6:25-34

VIDEO UPDATE: "Our Oxygen Miracle" on Rumble

https://rumble.com/v637a22-our-oxygen-miracle.html

As always thank you for your continued prayers, support, and generosity.

Soli Deo Gloria,

MO' & LO'

UPDATE #10: TODAY WE ARE PRAYING FOR A MIRACLE

December 23rd, 2024

Hello everyone, it's nearing Christmas and we haven't provided a major update for the last 3 weeks. So Mr. & Mrs. Polder have a new video update for you below.

At this point, we are asking you all to join us in praying for a miracle, we serve a God for whom anything is possible... 

And someone from the crowd answered him, “Teacher, I brought my son to you, for he has a spirit that makes him mute. And whenever it seizes him, it throws him down, and he foams and grinds his teeth and becomes rigid. So I asked your disciples to cast it out, and they were not able.” And he answered them, “O faithless generation, how long am I to be with you? How long am I to bear with you? Bring him to me.” And they brought the boy to him. And when the spirit saw him, immediately it convulsed the boy, and he fell on the ground and rolled about, foaming at the mouth. And Jesus asked his father, “How long has this been happening to him?” And he said, “From childhood. And it has often cast him into fire and into water, to destroy him. But if you can do anything, have compassion on us and help us.” And Jesus said to him, “‘If you can’! All things are possible for one who believes.” Immediately the father of the child cried out and said, “I believe; help my unbelief!” And when Jesus saw that a crowd came running together, he rebuked the unclean spirit, saying to it, “You mute and deaf spirit, I command you, come out of him and never enter him again.” And after crying out and convulsing him terribly, it came out, and the boy was like a corpse, so that most of them said, “He is dead.” But Jesus took him by the hand and lifted him up, and he arose. And when he had entered the house, his disciples asked him privately, “Why could we not cast it out?” And he said to them, “This kind cannot be driven out by anything but prayer." - Mark 9:17-29

We need your prayers, we know God can heal Trevor, we also know that the answers to those prayers might be a no... they were after all for His firstborn Son, our Lord of Lords & King of Kings Jesus Christ.

And He [Jesus] withdrew about a stone’s throw beyond them, where He knelt down and prayed, “Father, if You are willing, take this cup from Me. Yet not My will, but Yours be done.” Then an angel from heaven appeared to Him and strengthened Him. And in His anguish, He prayed more earnestly, and His sweat became like drops of blood falling to the ground.  - Luke 22:41-44

Whatever the Lord's answer "...we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose." (Romans 8:28) We can have full confidence and faith knowing this is true of the God we serve.

VIDEO UPDATE: "30 Days Post Op New Happenings & Necessary Decisions" on Rumble

https://rumble.com/v61y9a5-30-days-post-op-new-happenings-and-necessary-decisions..HTML

We are wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! As always, thank you for your continued prayers, encouragement, and support.

Soli Deo Gloria,

MO' & LO'

UPDATE #9: A QUICK ANNOUNCEMENT!

December 8th, 2024

Mr Polder, wanted to pass along the following message. He’s feeling good, feeling more optimistic than ever, and that he can feel all the prayers! The family is humbled by everyone praying for us and is so grateful for your continued support!

Soli Deo Gloria,

MO’ & LO’

Update UPDATE #9: A QUICK ANNOUNCEMENT! Image
UPDATE #8: 11 DAYS POST OPERATION

December 4th, 2024

Hello everyone! We pray you all had an amazing Thanksgiving with family and friends. We had much to be thankful for after Trevor's surgery to improve his breathing as you might imagine. We've gotten the woodworking shop up and running once again and have been back at it, carving, cutting, and sanding for the past three days. 

Mr. & Mrs. Polder have recorded an update regarding the direction the family has decided to go with regards to Trevor's treatment. The nature of the cancer we're dealing with, and the options we have while this cancer is still isolated to Mr. Polder's voice box and larynx. We need your specific prayers on several fronts and those requests are also in the video update below.

VIDEO UPDATE: "11 Days Post Op Update On Trevor" on Rumble

https://rumble.com/v5vrzo8-11-days-post-op-update-on-trevor.html

As always, we can't thank you for your continued love, generosity, support, and prayers!

Soli Deo Gloria,

MO' & LO'

Update UPDATE #8: 11 DAYS POST OPERATION Image
UPDATE #7: 24HOUR POST OP UPDATE

November 24th, 2024

Hello everyone here is a video from Trevor and Angela from late last night. Roughly 24 hours after surgery!

VIDEO: “Trevor’s 24 Hour Post Op Video” on Rumble.

https://rumble.com/v5sig8z-trevors-24-hour-post-op-video.html

Please continue with your prayers and encouragement. The battle continues. 

Soli Deo Gloria,

MO’ & LO’

UPDATE #6: SURGERY COMPLETED!

November 23rd, 2024

Hello Everyone! We can’t thank you all enough for the prayers today and over the past several weeks! The Lord has truly heard and answered all our prayers! Mr. Polder underwent surgery today and it went about as smooth and complications free as possible. Within a couple of hours Trevor was up and moving, talking and eating, and out of the hospital. There will be additional appointments early next week, but aside from some minor discomfort, Mr. P. is able to breathe so much better after this. The immediate battle has been won! Praise God! But continued prayers are needed to win the war. Trevor will continue his current plan to beat this cancer, and God willing, that’s exactly what will happen. Today is a day of rejoicing though. Again, the family can’t thank you all enough.

Soli Dep Gloria,

MO’ & LO’

Update UPDATE #6: SURGERY COMPLETED! Image
UPDATE #5: JOHNS HOPKINS MARYLAND UPDATE

November 22nd, 2024

This is a huge update! Please watch what Trevor & Angela have shared in this latest video update. 

VIDEO: "Trevor's Maryland Update" on Rumble

https://rumble.com/v5rsx8e-trevors-maryland-update.html

Please be praying for Trevor, Angela, and the entire Polder family. The Lord has been opening so many doors and especially over the past 3 days (a significant number). Yesterday was the MRI, Today was the consultation, and tomorrow is now going to be surgery. We all have so much hope and optimism about what this Doctor can do for Trevor. However, our adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. The attacks are coming from an entirely unexpected direction at this point in time. Please pray for the doctors, nurses, and support staff. For the surgery to be a success and as least invasive as possible. Please pray for peace and that the enemy's attacks on the family shall not prosper.

We covet your prayers now, more than ever.

Soli Deo Gloria,

MO' & LO'

UPDATE #4: VIDEO UPDATE AFTER MRI & ON THE WAY TO BALTIMORE

November 20th, 2024

Hello everyone, this is just a quick update so we can share this video with you from Mr. & Mrs. Polder. Trevor had his MRI today and meets with Dr. Best in Baltimore tomorrow.

VIDEO: "Update on MRI and New Prayer Request" on Rumble

https://rumble.com/v5relp8-update-on-mri-and-new-prayer-request.html

As always, we can't thank you enough for your continued prayers and support!

Soli Deo Gloria,
MO' & LO'

UPDATE #3: INCREDIBLY BLESSED & THE ROAD AHEAD

November 17th, 2024

Hello everyone, we pray you are all well and that the Lord's face is shining upon each and every one of you! We're a bit overdue for an update so here it goes.

As next week's Thanksgiving holiday draws near, we as a family already have much to be incredibly thankful for.

  • First, thank you for your continued encouragement & support. As well as all the prayers & petitions that you've brought before the Lord on Trevor's (and the family's) behalf. It means so incredibly much to the family, and the Lord has heard your prayers by orchestrating doctors and opening doors for expedited appointments as well as making sure needs continue being met in multiple ways.
  • Second, thank you for all your financial support. Not only did it allow us to purchase the respirator Trevor so desperately needed (the respirator has arrived, is state-of-the-art, and makes an appearance in the video update below), but it has allowed progress on the safety/environmental upgrades on the workshop to continue, paid for Trevor's protocol and medications needed thus far, and is now going toward additional treatment (more on that below).
  • Third, thank you for your literal labor of love. The family has also been blessed to have several individuals and families from our circle of amazing friends across the nation come to help with the project to complete the shop and make it safe for Trevor to work in. In addition, they've been helping with other projects, sharing meals, and providing fun and a much-needed distraction.
  • Fourth, we're pursuing unconventional treatment at Johns Hopkins. The family was made aware of a Dr. at Johns Hopkins (discussed in the video below) who specializes in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery using a non-traditional laser treatment. This looks to be very promising, and the family has a consultation scheduled for this week.
  • Finally, your prayers and support are still needed. While Mr. & Mrs. Polder may not ask for it, their son-in-law will! Your financial support of this campaign by giving or sharing with others is still greatly appreciated and needed. If you can believe this, the consult this week at Johns Hopkins is going to cost many thousands of dollars out of pocket in and of itself. We will hopefully know more about a treatment plan, how many days/visits/procedures, and their associated costs after that initial visit next week. We're also pursuing a "Ronald McDonald's House for adults" that Trevor will be able to stay at while in Baltimore for treatment. We know that it's a big ask to continue seeking additional donations, so here are some other ways that you can continue to support the family...
    • Purchasing ready-to-ship items that are already made (given the shop is not quite up and running again yet) to give as gifts for the holidays or to enjoy yourself.
    • Sharing this fundraiser with friends and family on social media and through email.
    • Continue to offer encouragement and most importantly please pray for the family.
      • Pray for Trevor's healing and for the entire family's perseverance, endurance, comfort, and ability to cast all their anxieties on the Lord through this season.
      • Pray for safe travels and blessings upon those who have come to visit and help the family, as well as for blessings upon those who have supported through their giving and continued prayer.
      • Pray that Trevor's breathing will not worsen and that this consult at Johns Hopkins will provide a tangible solution for the breathing issues and provide major help towards ultimately beating the cancer.
      • Pray that through all of this, the Polders would glorify God and be a living testimony & witness of the Lord's goodness to all the staff, nurses, and doctors they will interact and come in contact with over the coming weeks.

VIDEO: "Update on Trevor Polder's Health" on Rumble

https://rumble.com/embed/v5nta1w/?pub=11h424

"Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain." - 1 Corinthians 15:58

Thank you again for your continued prayers, encouragement, and support. 

Soli Deo Gloria,

MO' & LO'

UPDATE #2: WE HIT OUR GOAL... AGAIN!

November 1st, 2024

Incredible! We've already hit our second goal of $5,000. It's hard to believe all of this has occurred in roughly 48 hours since the need for a respirator was originally mentioned.

Your generosity and love for Mr. Polder and his family, including Loran and me, is amazing to watch. We are truly humbled by everyone who has chosen to donate. This additional funding will be such a blessing in the days and weeks to come as the treatment costs start to add up.

Thank you again so very much!

"The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace." 

- Numbers 6:24-26 -

Soli Deo Gloria,

MO' & LO'

UPDATE #1: RESPIRATOR HAS BEEN FUNDED!

October 31st, 2024

Yahoo! We've reached our initial $2,000 fundraising goal!

This will allow us to get the respirator Trevor desperately needs while he's working in the shop. This means so much, given he is such a vital and integral part of the family business. The ability for him to continue to be able to provide for his family is priceless. It means so much to the entire Polder & extended family.

That said, your generosity continues to blow us all away, and while the initial need and original goal for this campaign has been met, we will continue to raise funds for the other medical expenses that are surely to come in the days and weeks ahead. Just know your kindness and goodness is greatly appreciated once more. It is our prayer that the Lord God, the Maker of heaven and earth, our Savior Jesus Christ will bless you abundantly for your generosity, and draw you ever closer to Himself.

Soli Deo Gloria,

-MO' & LO' on behalf of the Polder Family

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