More test results
On Thursday, March 30, Zola was evaluated to see how he did with the radiation and chemotherapy. I’m afraid the results were not too good. The treatments did greatly help the cancer in the lungs and brain but his liver has deteriorated, so I don’t think they’re really concerned with the other things anymore. The prognosis is now set at six to eight weeks.
I’m sorry about having to give this bad news. The good part about this is that liver failure is more gentle than sucumbing to lung cancer. Zola no longer has to be afraid of not being able to take a breath, etc. near the end.
Certainly, no one is ruling out a miracle, though. Zola did say last Friday that if he were to receive a miracle, it would be a big one, because this isn’t just back pain he’s suffering from. On the other hand, though, we don’t want to go against God’s wishes, and maybe it is His will that Zola join him to help welcome people into His kingdom. Maybe God needs some more Levites on His staff.
I say this because, though I don’t know a lot about cancer, Zola’s experience with it has been pretty mild so far. So maybe that right there is our answer to our prayers. If Zola isn’t healed, it certainly won’t be from a lack of prayer. So the only alternative is that this is God’s will.
Zola has access to supplemental oxygen if he were to need it, but it doesn’t seem to help right now. He also has a patch to deliver pain medicine and that has helped a great deal. He’s not in pain, exactly, but he doesn’t feel good and is tired a lot. The patch has helped with that. He has spoken with hospice workers about care that may be necessary down the road. He is now using a walker around the house to keep him steady. So everything necessary is being done.
One thing to remember also, is that the TV shows you see of him talking about his illness were filmed about a month earlier. On days when he feels well enough, he continues to film TV shows. There will come a point where he looks good on TV but is not well in real life. Just something to be prepared for. I will try to keep you updated here.
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April 13th, 2006 at 4:28 pm
Dear Brother Zola, Thank you for imparting your love for the Chosen People and Israel, to the believers. Your life has been so rich and full and you have been and continue to be, used mightily of the Lord. It is a joy to watch your steadfast faith grow even stronger during your time of illness. We know the Lord can heal you, on the spot, if He chooses. We serve a mighty God. You are a blessing to us and we are praying for you and your family. We love you. Laurie and Bob Ps. 119: 111, 112…Your statutes are my heritage forever; they are the joy of my heart. (You are a living example of that!) My heart is set on keeping your decrees to the very end. AMEN!
April 13th, 2006 at 6:42 pm
You will be so greatly missed here. However, I think of the overwhelming joy and glory you will experience……..Oh! to be in His Wondrous Presence….I joy in the knowledge that we are in the last of the last days so that we no longer will have to endure separation from loved ones……….no longer endure pain and suffering. I believe it won’t be that long before we are all in His Glorious Presence……..You are a great blessing to the Body…………
April 13th, 2006 at 7:57 pm
I have enjoyed your teachings for years. I rush home after Wednesday Night Prayer meeting to watch your program. If I could reach up and grab a miracle, I would give it to you. May God provide you with “enough” for each day.
April 13th, 2006 at 7:30 pm
Zola,
I loved your show “He is Risen.” I watched it this morning before going to work. It was a true blessing.
My family’s and Church’s prayers are with you, your family and your ministry. We enjoy your ministry, and your show, are are truly blessed by them. We enjoyed meeting your wife on the show a few weeks ago. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
In Jesus Name,
Kenneth
April 13th, 2006 at 9:03 pm
You are so very loved….SO very loved. Jesus, our precious LORD and ONLY Savior also loves you more than we could ever love you. You have worked so very hard for Him. You have honored Him in life and He is now honoring you. We do, however, firmly believe in Jesus’ ever-present healing power and prayers continue for you to be completely healed on this side of Glory and restored completely to divine health. “Cancer” is but a name….BUT THERE IS A NAME ABOVE ALL NAMES…JESUS!….and He still heals, Brother. You have taught us all so very much about our LORD and you are continueing to teach us about Him in this trial by fire in your own life. You are an ever-faithful friend of our LORD and an ever-faithful servant of The Most High God. Thank you and I love you.
April 18th, 2006 at 7:48 pm
Dear Zola, My father introduced myself and the family to your show. He was able to travel to Israel with your 2004 fall tour. Needless to say he is still talking about it and my mother, brother,husband,son, and nieces watch you right along with dad. Thank you for your ministry. We have been so blessed to find your show and soak up all the teaching you provide. We pray for the peace of jerusalem. We pray in Jesus’ name for you and your family.
April 19th, 2006 at 1:04 am
Dear Beloved Zola, You will never ever know how much you have blessed me. Many Sunday afternoons I listened to your tv program and was so inspired and so touched by you, I would just feel a joy when I saw your face, your beloved blessed face beard and all, Lord how I loved that face. I never say never, that is the Lord’s calling. I do say that I love you and will continue to pray for you through my tears and happiness for you right now I just don’t know whether to laugh or cry for you, I just know that I love you and If and when you go, may you go gently into his presense my beloved friend and know that you have touched many souls, jews and gentiles Thank You
April 21st, 2006 at 12:21 am
Dear Zola, I cannot believe you are leaving us when we need what you say & believe so badly. Of course, if the Lord calls you, what an honor. I have many tapes, VCR’s & have just ordered more. I will miss your program. You have so many great people on your show. May your program continue even if you are in heaven with the Lord. Thank you for your years of service, & for giving us so much. Thanks for the wonderful views of Israel. How I would have loved to go with your tour to Israel. Thank you for all your work. I know it wasn’t work, especially when it’s for the Lord. We will all miss you, but not as much as your dear wife, & family. Thanks again for giving us the glimpses of the Holy Land and of our Lord’s teaching. I shall be praying for you. Would that I had your skill. Thanks again. Carol
January 3rd, 2008 at 3:21 pm
We’re just learning of this news but we pray that the spirit and love given by this ministry be returned a 100-fold and the teachings and awareness of the WORD and The LAND bought to life through Zola (HIS awesome vessel) continue blessing G-D’s people all over the world for years to come.
We say, TO G-D BE THE GLORY FOR THE THINGS HE HAS DONE!
Shalom
April 11th, 2011 at 12:40 am
I also have cancer in my left lung that has spread to my bones. I am praying some how that I could get the finances to go to Israel. I also pray for my own healing as I have 5 boys with 3 of them ages 13, 11, and 10 and I want to be completely healed to stay here and raise them and i also have a wonderful husband for 25 years and he wants me to live and be healed also. I pray for you and that you would also be fully restored, Amen! I just recently started watching your program and find it very interesting and I learn so much of the history of the church. Thank you for all your hard work. God Bless. Bobbie Klaine