Prayers...

I am blogging to ask for prayers for Jessie, one of Chris's friends from school. She is 13 and in the 7th grade and has been very recently diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma. We found out today that although the cancer has metasticized to the lungs it is NOT in the bone marrow! That is great news. She has undergone surgery last week and chemo this week, but goes home tomorrow to rest for a few weeks before her next chemo. This entire family has been turned upside down after hearing the cancer diagnosis, but they are doing an amazing job of keeping their faith and having a positive attitude!

The students in this 7th grade class are praying daily at school for Jessie, have made cards that were sent to her, have made banners that are held up at various sporting events in her honor, many students and their families are choosing to fast at mealtime, and there is a class-wide collection being put together to purchase the season DVD sets of Gilmore Girls. It is incredible to see the outpouring of action and support.

I sent out an email on Friday asking everyone to keep Jessie in their prayers and thoughts, explaining about the purchase of the "Gilmore Girls" DVDs. When I arrived at church this morning, my friend Kathy handed me her unopened Season 1! She had received my email and felt that Jessie could use the set more than she. Thanks Kathy! You are so sweet!

News like this is always so hard to hear and even harder to understand, but I am grateful for the reminder to remain focused on what really matters. Life is to be cherished and those around us are to be loved. The little things are just those, little. Hugs those you love, let people know that they matter, and laugh! Seize the day!!

Praying for continued good news for you, Jessie. You are a strong and amazing young woman!

Shanna