I sat down late last night to check my Facebook and got more than I bargained for. At the top of my feed was a message posted by my cousin Alisa. Yesterday was her 33rd birthday and yesterday she got the news that her Melanoma is back and in at least three areas of her body, including her liver.
I sat staring at my computer screen, reading and re-reading her message, wishing I hadn’t read it. I went to bed, but sleep was elusive. My brain was swimming in thoughts and memories of my trip to Paris with Alisa back in the Spring of 2009. How grateful I am that I took that trip with her.
Although I know that Heavenly Father has Alisa’s life and future safety in His hands no matter her prognosis or the actual outcome, my heart still aches for her and those who care about her most who will be wrestling with the challenges that lie ahead in the coming months.
Alisa wrote another beautiful post last night. I love how honest she is.
Please add Alisa and her family to your prayers.
I hate cancer!
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I am so sorry, Jill. Crying for you. Crying for her. Crying for her family. I just read her post. What a brave lady. I will certainly add her and her family to my prayers. I hate cancer, too.
I was feeling pretty good this morning until I read this post, at which point I bolted for the bathroom and vomited.
I'm so sorry.
I can't imagine what her family is going through. Well, maybe I can just a little, thus the vomiting.
I shed some tears just for you, Jill. I know how much you love her. I'm hoping for some fast-acting miracles.
Cancer sucks! I feel like I'm in total denial...didn't she just get a clean bill of health three months ago? She's a fighter, and she has admirable strength and courage.
Our neighbor was just diagnosed with a brain tumor. She has 4 children 6 and under. Our prayers are filled with a lot of pleas to help people we love in their fight against cancer.
Love you Jill.
I hate cancer, but I hate cancer for Alisa most of all. I don't even know her, but I each time I read her blog, I leave touched. I am pulling for her. She is one special woman.
Me too.
Me too. As you know, my heart breaks for her. I will pray.
That trip will always be a highlight of my life. I love you Jill, thanks for helping me out last week. I am glad you are close.
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