My little brother, Owen and my Mom
5 years ago my mom had a big tumor grow out of the muscle wall behind her heart. She had radiation and then surgery at MD Anderson in Houston and has been cancer free by the grace of God ever since. When I was home in August raising support for this upcoming year, I found out my mom's cancer was back. In September, we found out that it had spread. In October, she began chemo. First week of December, we found out that particular chemo was not working. My mom likes to quote Beth Moore when she says that God responds to our prayer requests with one of three possible responses: yes, not now and you've got to be kidding me. She says God is just saying not yet. Yesterday they started a different chemo. Most days I wrestle with where I should be- here in Mexico with the little orphans who i just love and who don't have moms or back in Florida closer to my own mom and my family.
In John 16:33, Jesus tells us that in this world we are going to have trouble. God has never said that everything is supposed to be super easy or painless. I know the God works all things together for the good of those who love him. Alright, that's enough of an update on that for now- for more info, inquire within.
Please join me in praying for direction, God's timing, and wisdom for my time. Also for my mom and my family and for this chemo to work. Please pray for my mom - who is without a doubt the toughest, strongest and most optimistic cancer patient ever - that she'd feel a peace about everything and feel beautiful bald.
4 comments:
I am praying for you and your whole family! I am so thankful for your friendship this year and I am here for you with whatever you may need.
I pray that you time at home is filled with joy and blessings! See you in 3 weeks!
still praying!
wish you could double yourself. I'm praying God speaks to you about what you need to do without a doubt. Tell your mom she is beautiful inside and out. Merry Christmas. Praying for you all. Love and miss you.
I have been praying since you told me way back in August. God has got you and your mom in His hands. You ultimately know where you should be... God has already told you, but it's just a matter of you believing that now. I love you Caroline, and I love your mom. And I am here for you ALWAYS. Please call me soon and vent vent vent!! I know it's a hard one, but Merry Christmas!!
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