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Brayden’s Battle
“Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.”–James 1:2-4
Jen,
Hey, I don’t know if you remember me….I am Emilee (Wagner) Wertz, from the good ole Thunder days! I just came across your facebook page which led me to this website where I got to see pics of your beautiful family. I just wanted to let you know that your son’s story has touched my heart as well as your family’s strength. I just lost my brother a month ago to colon CA and my dad has just been diagnosed with CA two weeks ago. It is amazing the new perspective that an experience such as this has given to my faith and my ever growing relationship with the Lord. It is encouraging to hear your son’s story and read about the your steadfast and unwavering faith in the Lord who, after all, is STILL Lord of all! Just wanted to let you know I will keep your family in my prayers. It is great to see/hear of you, and congratulations on your beautiful family!!!
God Bless, Emilee Wertz
good website, i wish you an happy day
Drew & Sodestrom Family,
Drew its been quite a long time since high school. I was informed by a friend on facebook of your family’s courageous story. You have a beautiful family and my thoughts and healthful wishes are with each and everyone one of you. Drew you may or may not remember I had a best friend at Maria Carillo who very courageously battled cancer on and off from the time she was 2 years old. Her courage, strength and love for her family, life and God were so inspiring, and just from the content on this site, I can see Brayden has so much of all of that beaming from that brave little body. Once someone asked me if I had any superpower what it would be and I said ” I wish I had the power to heal.” We all have that power through prayer and mine are with you and your lovely family. I will continue to check in as Brayden has touched my heart. (Drew-good job on picking a Jen) God Bless!
Hello Jennifer and Drew,
Jeff and I read Braydens story and he and your family are in our prayers. We will give his name to our sister in Texas for her church to pray for him also. Children are Gods little flowers and their to blossom in the world and that’s what Brayden is and will do. He is a fighter just like his mother was in sports and school. You both hang tough you]re in our thoughts. I saw you on Lindseys facebook take care Jen. You have a beautiful family.
love Jeff and Debbie Brown <(redding ca)
Hey Beautiful Sodestrom Family,
Wanted to let you guys know that you are in my thoughts and prayers every night!!!!!!! We all miss you terribly at church, and that adorable smiling Brayden face. And who could forget Carson!!! Miss you with everything i got!!!
Love always,
Jenna Koch!!!! xoxoxoxoxox
God bless each one of you. It is a privilege to be a part of your lives.
We are praying for you and loving you, Peter and Lynn bernstein
I love you guys so much and miss you with all of my heart!!!!!!!!!!
Sweet Drew, Jen, Brayden & Carson,
In the past few days, having to face new health issues, I find my greatest burden to pray about is Brayden & your family. I knelt in our family room the other night after hearing the news of my own possible mass, tumor or whatever you want to call it…I found a wonderful peace about the “issue” and an incredible desire to cry out to the Lord on Brayden’s behalf. You know how much I love him and ALL OF YOU…and when you are facing trials …I feel it too. Isn’t it encouraging to know God sees it all, knows it all and is with us through it all. My prayer is that Brayden would feel God’s hand upon him supernaturally as only a 2 1/2 yr old could. I continue to ask God to sustain Brayden through all of his treatments - that his numbers will recover quickly and that he would not suffer. Love to you all & prayers always, julie
sitiing here thinking of you all. am reminded of our many blessings we have in these precious times with the gifts god has given us in our children.
Hello Jen, Drew, Brayden and Carson,
Thank you for the updates, it is so good to be able to know how Brayden is doing. It is wonderful he has been so brave and strong. Thankfully each day brings the end to chemo closer.
We think of you daily and send prays for your family.
Love, Rhonda, Mark, Matt and Rachael
Hi, Drew and Jen!
Just wanted to add our names to your guestbook and assure you of our prayers for llittle Brayden. We’re grateful to know he is responding well to the treatments, and we’re praying that complete wellness will follow. We’re trusting the Lord for His perfect plan to be done. Obviously, this has been stressful for you two and your families, so we’re praying for God’s wonderful peace to be covering you constantly as well. We’ll keep you close in thoughts and prayers and always in our hearts.
Love to you,
Dwight and Lola Jungkeit
Praying for minimal pain and discomfort for Brayden, rest for Mom and Dad, continued health for little Carson and for continued courage and strength for all of you.
It seems selfish because I know it takes precious time, but I look forward to the updates on this site. Thank you.
Good Morning, I was shared this website from a friend of mine on Facebook,all things just feel into place,what is important and what is not,,what a special family you have what a brave and adorable little boy you have ,you are lifted up in prayer and Loved.when Love flows acceptance grows,I sense your faith is strong.please hold onto the comfort of HIm ,and us here to support you all,we need to as Romans 15;7 says-Accept one another,then just as christ accepted you in order to bring praise to God”Praise him in all circumstances…
Hi guys,
thanks for taking time and updating this. It lets me know how to pray more specificly and lets me into your life just a little bit. I will be praying for Brayden and for all of you over these intense few weeks. May God give you rest and extra engery. Carson is adorable and I look forward to holding him. I already miss that baby stage (don’t tell Kyle, he will probably shoot me). Anyways we love you guys and miss you.
xoxo,
Natalie and all my boys!
Isaiah 54:10 Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed,” says the LORD, who has compassion on you.
You guys are amazing! You’ve done so much with what you’re dealing with. Will continue to pray for strength for you 2 and healing for Brayden. I know it sounds crazy, but the time you’re having with Brayden is a once in a lifetime chance to spend so much time with your little one(s). Usually life gets so full, it’s hard to find time to “play”. Enjoy that great connection time as you rest in God’s provision for all of you. We’re with you in Spriit.
Hi Drew, Jen, Brayden and Carson!
We just wanted to say hi and tell you we miss you. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you. We are praying for you today, and everyday. Love you all.
The Coyas
I just love that!
Praying for my boy and his fam. Love to you all.
Congratulations Drew, Jen, and Brayden. Can’t wait to see sweet little Carson’s face. We are so excited for you guys and yet continue to pray for Brayden as he endures each day of chemo, and will now being praying for this big transition. In Randy’s words…it’s a “wonderfully crazy” time.
Lots of love,
The Congos
Praying for another good “last” day as 3.
Hi Drew, Jen, Brayden & Baby Sodestrom ~ We continue to think of you often. We are praying for God’s grace to carry you through these next few days. That Jen’s strength will not waiver during the baby’s delivery, that Drew will have patience with any deviations from “the plan” and that Brayden will stay healthy and well so that he can physically bond with his new sib. We love you all so very much and are so thankful for all that God is doing in your lives and in Brayden’s body as he fights this fight. ~ Renee
Hi Drew, Jen, Brayden and new baby (coming soon I hear)
Wanted to just let you know we think of you often and pray for
this situation to continue to get better for you. My son Zachary
speaks of Brayden from Jessica Hubbards class, and has learned
to pray for someone else (not just his hotwheels) God Bless your
famliy and best of luck to you with baby # 2.
Hey my sweet friends!!! How exciting to look you up and find God is good. I think of your family often and Adienne and I talk about little Brayden. I look forward to following along. I’m glad that you are fitting in at CHOC. Good luck, my prayers are there.
Just an note to let you 4 know we continue to pray for you as you go on this journey with Brayden and , soon, with the new baby. Thank you for coming to wish the Seniors well and Jen, for the great Candy Presentation. Before you know it, little Brayden will be up there receiving his Candy Award. We love you and praise God for the great news on Brayden’s progress.
Love,
Debbie “Woz”
Hi Brayden we love you and can’t wait to see you. Glad you are doing so well don’t forget to wish her happy birthday today!! See you in a few weeks and we will play football, baseball, basketball and golf-I’ve been resting up!!
Love Papa and Bamma
Brayden- your smile the other night made my week. I am still smiling when I think about it. And Josh says hi and he is sorry he missed seeing you. I hope you know how much we love you and can’t wait to hug you again! Drew and Jen- if you need anything, let us know. We love you all.
Thanks for the update. Here are today’s verses:
Exodus 3:7,8a The LORD said, “I have indeed seen the misery of my people in Egypt. I have heard them crying out because of their slave drivers, and I am concerned about their suffering. So I have come down to rescue them from the hand of the Egyptians and to bring them up out of that land into a good and spacious land, a land flowing with milk and honey…”
Yeah you on the continued good news!! That is awesome!! Sooo glad that you all have been able to get out and about! I bet it is refreshing! Still will be praying for continued healing, strength, peace and patience
Hi Drew and Jen,
It is so neat to follow your journey with Brayden and know what to pray for along the way. The videos are priceless!
I want to share a miracle healing with you to encourage you but also because I know many believers read your guest book and this is something we know God wants us to share.
A young woman in our church family is expecting a baby - due about the first week in July. She had an ultrasound on May 27 in which they “saw some problems with the baby” and she was sent to a specialist. Her Mom is a radioolgy tech, saw the films and knew what the problems were — this baby had multiple defects that would probably not allow it live. She began praying and claiming the scriptures God gave her and called our church family to pray. Codi’s appoinment with the specialist was not until Monday afternoon and we prayed through. The ultrasound on Monday shows a complete healing - the brain is now perfectly formed and the leg bones are straight! We are thanking and praising God and awaiting a beautiful birth!
We are honored and blessed to be able to continue with you in prayer for Brayden and all of you and to share in the miracles along the way! We serve such a faithful and awesome God who justs asks us to have faith and ‘bring it to him.’ 1 Peter 5:7.
My prayer for you is Colossians 1:11 - that God will give you strength for endurance and that he will fill you with joy, strength and thankfulness.
In His Love, Sandy
WE MISS YOU BRAYDEN (and you too, Drew and Jen)! Hope things are going well. Love you guys.
Proverbs 22:1
A good name is more desirable than great riches;
to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.
Proverbs 21:2,3,21,23,30,31
2 All a man’s ways seem right to him,
but the LORD weighs the heart.
3 To do what is right and just
is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.
21 He who pursues righteousness and love
finds life, prosperity and honor.
23 He who guards his mouth and his tongue
keeps himself from calamity..
30 There is no wisdom, no insight, no plan
that can succeed against the LORD.
31 The horse is made ready for the day of battle,
but victory rests with the LORD.
Hi Drew, Jen and Brayden!
Sorry it has been so long. Things were crazy with finals and graduation! But I have been thinking about you all and praying for you. Hope things are going well. We miss you and can’t wait to see you again soon! Love you all!
Proverbs 20:1,3,11,18-20,24
1 Wine is a mocker and beer a brawler;
whoever is led astray by them is not wise.
3 It is to a man’s honor to avoid strife,
but every fool is quick to quarrel.
11 Even a child is known by his actions,
by whether his conduct is pure and right.
18 Make plans by seeking advice;
if you wage war, obtain guidance.
19 A gossip betrays a confidence;
so avoid a man who talks too much.
20 If a man curses his father or mother,
his lamp will be snuffed out in pitch darkness.
24 A man’s steps are directed by the LORD.
How then can anyone understand his own way?