Hank,
Thank you for the specific prayer request. I will pray that Colleen's pain will be minimized and God will hold Colleen in his merciful arms during this most trying time. I will also pray that God gives his abundant grace to your brother-in-law and your nieces. May they look to Him for comfort and meaning during this time.
I will also petition our Lord to give you strength to support and encourage the entire family through your Christ-like spirit. May your arms and mouth be the arms and mouth of Christ as you embrace them and voice your, and Christ's, love and support with them.
Following are some words of encouragement from God's word to minister to you.
9But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me. 2 Corinthians 12:9
8And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.
2 Corinthians 9:8
In Christ,
Jim