Jeremy…husband of Catherine, father of Ben, Simeon, Tom, Joshua & Lydia. Up until the end of April 2015, he was pastor/vicar of a group of churches on the edge of Exeter in Devon, UK. In early October 2014, aged 48, he was diagnosed with advanced cancer, a stage four malignant melanoma presenting as a tumour on his lungs. The usual life expectancy is 8-12 months. Then, in late December 2014, 23 year old Ben suffered a seizure. After prolonged medical care for what was most likely to have been a viral infection affecting his brain, Ben died in April 2015. Jeremy has up until recently seemed to have responded well to pioneering immunotherapy treatments that can extend life, but from September 2016 is now facing the fresh development of brain tumours and potentially now just months to live. On January 27th 2017 Jeremy took his last breath and went to be his Lord and Saviour. The family share their thoughts, feelings and reflections as they taJeremy…husband of Catherine, father of Ben, Simeon, Tom, Joshua & Lydia. Up until the end of April 2015, he was pastor/vicar of a group of churches on the edge of Exeter in Devon, UK. In early October 2014, aged 48, he was diagnosed with advanced cancer, a stage four malignant melanoma presenting as a tumour on his lungs. The usual life expectancy is 8-12 months. Then, in late December 2014, 23 year old Ben suffered a seizure. After prolonged medical care for what was most likely to have been a viral infection affecting his brain, Ben died in April 2015. Jeremy has up until recently seemed to have responded well to pioneering immunotherapy treatments that can extend life, but from September 2016 is now facing the fresh development of brain tumours and potentially now just months to live. On January 27th 2017 Jeremy took his last breath and went to be with his Lord and Saviour. The family share their thoughts, feelings and reflections as they take this painful and unexpected journey.

News in a text

January 8, 2015

Written by Jeremy Clark

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Since publishing the earlier blog posting this morning, Catherine has just sent me a text from the hospital saying this,

“Wow – he looks much better. Has a nurse with him. Was watching TV and trying to talk a bit. Not sure how much he understands”

I’ve told her not to wear him out too much so that, when I go in later, I will see the change.

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  1. Michael and Marion Andrews said:
    January 8, 2015 at 3:56 pm

    Thank God for great news! Will be thinking of you Jeremy tomorrow and we continue to pray for you all xx

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  2. Chris said:
    January 8, 2015 at 4:21 pm

    More pinpricks of light breaking through. God is so faithful Jeremy – it’s amazing how often He brings you all to mind throughout the day, so that we can continue in prayer for you, His everlasting arms underneath.

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  3. Alison Elliott said:
    January 8, 2015 at 4:23 pm

    About to comment on first post when I read the second! Good news! Thinking and praying so much for you all.

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  4. Kate said:
    January 8, 2015 at 4:31 pm

    So happy to hear this. I bet you can’t wait to get to the hospital & see him. Love to you all.

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  5. Brenda Lockett said:
    January 8, 2015 at 5:00 pm

    What a huge move forward for Ben I am so glad for you all x

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  6. Liz and David said:
    January 8, 2015 at 5:20 pm

    Very pleased to hear this latest news, lots of love and prayers for you all x

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  7. Dave & Carol Jewison said:
    January 9, 2015 at 8:21 am

    More encouragement to continue in prayer to see healing for you dear men of God.

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