Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Sweet Heartache

Our little friend Emily is dying. After almost 15 years of fighting cancer, her disease is progressing and all options for treatment have been exhausted. Tonight  I visited her family with my friends, Shari and Lynette. We were on a mission to deliver beautiful blankets to each of their children from our cancer mom group and to hug them in person. I don’t think I will ever forget the tangible peace and sweetness that we experienced in their home.

Emily and her parents have touched my life. I am so grateful for their wonderful examples of unconditional love, sacrifice, service, and love. It is a blessing for us that our paths crossed on this cancer journey. I know Emily will soon be out of pain and I pray for continued comfort and peace for her family.

3 comments:

judy said...

I'm so sorry to hear about that. As the Pollyanna I am, I can help be grateful that she gets to return to her loving Father in Heaven and have the wonderful joy that will bring.

jkmilligan said...

Good for you ladies! I really didn't know Emily, but I know Laurie and think she is wonderful.

Lynette said...

I can't even begin to put into words our experience last night, but it had a huge impact on me. Thanks for inviting me. We were in the presence of a very precious daughter of God.