My baby sister has cancer.
She's 25. Teaching her first year of preschool. On the brink of starting a family. Taking a detour through chemo-land.
And, my heart hurts.
It seems that only practice will make perfect, and in this case, we all get to practice having faith. Maybe through her struggles, we who love her can climb one step closer to perfection on the ladder of FAITH. I'm sorry that she's the one to have to set that stage.
She, however, seems to have this whole faith thing down.
I'm trying to let mine grow.
love to you, Jace.
18 comments:
Oh, Adri. I'm so sorry. Nothing can prepare you for that news! You are one of the most faith-filled, Christlike people I know. I'm sure you'll offer good support.
Can I do anything for YOU?
We love Jaci so much and can't believe she's having to go through this. Thank the heavens for faith and the hope that it brings. Love you!
I'm sitting here crying for your sweet sister. It's true though, Ade, you are an incredible person and will be such a stregnth to your sister and whole family during this difficult time. You and everyone you hold dear will be in my prayers.
I too am crying for sweet Jaci and for your whole family. Please know we are praying hard and that I am thinking of you constantly Ade. If it is okay, our family would love to fast for her on Sunday. I'm just so sorry.
Oh Ade! Our hearts and prayers are with Jaci. We , too, will fast on Sunday. Will you email me her address, I'd like to send her something.
Oh my goodness...I don't even know what to say. Jaci and your families will be in our prayers. So, so sorry. ((Big hugs))
I am so sorry to hear this, Adri...we will be praying for her and for your family. She is lucky to have a sister like you!
adri, i am so sorry to hear this. i remember your sister coming to louisville and attending yw when i was in there. such a great woman. i am so, so sorry. i am parying for her, for you and for your sweet family. ali
oh man, I am so sorry Adri. What a hard thing to go through. My prayers will have your sister added to them.
oh Adri. no no no no no. I'll call you when we're both up.
Adri,
we will be praying for you and for your sister. some times being the big sister is really tough. she's so blessed to have someone like you to help her through it all.
I am so sorry Adri. Sisters are such a gift, I am sure you are a blessing to hear as she is to you! I will add her, and your family, to my prayers!
Seems like we never can explain the deep and complicated feelings in our hearts.
Some days the weight of the heartache will be way too much. You'll feel every last ounce.
Other days the faith and hope that we rely on lifts us beyond words. The Spirit is an amazing comforter.
And as the hours and days move forward, the many heartfelt prayers and thoughts of countless friends and family will surround you with love that you'll never be able to explain to anyone either.
Love you Adri. I know how it hurts. I'm just so sad that this is happening again in our family.
Oh dear. Words just aren't enough. I'm so sorry.
You are blessed to have eachother! Lean on your strengths. You have so much love to give, Adri. I've been the recipient of that.
I'm so sorry for this to happen to your sweet family.
Bless her heart and yours. Your family is in our prayers. Please keep us updated on her progress. I have faith that she will be progressing to her healthy cancer free self.
I'm so sorry to hear that! Your sister (and you!) are in my prayers. I'm glad she has her great faith and family to lean on during this difficult time.
Beautiful sentiment, Adri. At least you've got it enough together to put what you feel into words. All mine is tears. Love you.
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