After a long battle with super aggressive thyroid cancer, Beau Charles LeBlanc blasted off into Heaven on Jan 14, 2009. It was a shock to all of us, but what we do know is that it was never meant to turn out this way. However we are comforted with the truth from 2 Corinthians 5:8, "To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord."

Although he suffered more than any of us could realize, Beau fought an extremely brave battle and touched countless lives all throughout the journey.
The most wonderful outcome is that Beau really came to know God in a way that was deep and genuine. He told us and others that he wouldn't trade this whole experience for his new relationship with the Lord. And therefore we know that he now fully embraces Philippians 1:21, "If I live, it will be for Christ, and if I die, I will gain even more." It's definitely OUR loss - not Beau's!

Heaven is now a richer place having our son there, and we look so forward to the day when we will see him again. 2 Samuel 12:23, "I shall go to him, but he shall not return to me."

Several people have asked about making donations in lieu of flowers. Of course one option would be to donate to the Cancer research foundation of your choice. Or you are welcome to help offset the personal expenses we have encountered because of this journey. Make checks to Charlie & Jill LeBlanc if you desire to help with the personal expenses. Make checks to Joyful Word Ministries if you desire to help with our ministry expenses as we will be taking an extended time off from any traveling so that our hearts & minds have plenty of time to heal before resuming.

Our mailing address is PO BOX 4396, Chesterfield MO 63006. If donating to the Ministry, click on Donations.

God bless you,

Charlie, Jill, Cherrie, Camille, Doug & little baby boy Fowler due in July