Won't You Pray With Us?

We returned from Haiti and entered a whirlwind of activities.  The first being Easter Sunday.  I was
so thankful that we were heading to Russell's parents for our annual Easter dinner after church that day.  We were exhausted and I was thankful I didn't have to worry about cooking.

It was during lunch, after the kids left the table, that Helen let us know that she was having a biopsy done.  She had found a lump in her breast and the Doctor was concerned. 

Cancer is never an easy word to hear.  I don't care who you are.  It brings so many emotions all at once.  Breast cancer for Russell's family - well, it's a little more intimidating.  Russ has several cousins who have had it and have done great.  But, both Helen's sister and daughter (Belinda) have died from it.

We said nothing to the kids, especially since Jarod remembers his Aunt Beau (that's what the kids called her) and plugged away.  I have been so thankful to have the Apparent Project Booth at the fair to keep me busy.  Last Wednesday, while setting up, she went in for her biopsy.  The Doctor was honest and let her know that he was still concerned but she could come in the following week for the results.

That was today.   She went for her appointment and was told that yes, it is cancer.  The doctor seems very optimistic.  The specialists will gather now and set up a treatment plan.  She returns on April 24 to find out the best treatment for her situation.  We will know more then.

Russ is in North Carolina for a conference this week.  We chatted on the phone tonight - he is very positive about it.  We decided to go ahead and tell the kids as many of you are praying and we didn't want them to find out from someone else by accident.  Both took it well - they had lots of questions and I answered them the best that I could.  We had a special prayer time for Nana this evening.  I am praying for peace and healing - but also that God would allow my kids to really see Him in all of this.

I am so thankful for Helen.  For the wonderful mother-in-law that she is and for the way that she
loves my kids.  She's an awesome Nana to them and such a huge help to me.  I say it all the time but I could NOT have asked for better in-laws.  They have loved me - my family - well.

This hasn't surprised our Heavenly Father at all and He will use it to bring us closer to Him and to each other.  It's been more than 10 years since we walked this path - I pray that our faith will continue to grow and we will all see His love and power in new ways.  That we won't miss a thing that He has for us to learn.  There is always a reason that He allows suffering to enter our lives - may we all walk through it trusting that He is in complete control and knowing that He loves us more than we can comprehend.


Won't you pray with us?