Today is Sunday. Marcus has been fortunate enough to be able to go on a small vacation with his family for a week. He does not have to start chemo again for another week. He is feeling pretty well for right now. That is great.
Marcus I hope you are enjoying your time with your family. I lifted you up to Jesus today at Mass and I am praying for you constantly. I am "walking with Christ" again today for you and know that you are very special to all, especially the Lord.
Have a great vacation and we will talk or email again when you return home. Sharon
I have not been able to talk to Linda however. Linda is not doing well like Marcus is because Linda is taking such strong doses of chemo to rid her body of any melanoma cancer cells that might be hiding. As a result, Linda has become even weaker and sicker. I did read on her blog yesterday that she was feeling crummy but that she thanks all of us for our kind thoughts and prayers.
But since I couldn't speak with her on the phone today, I contacted her husband and spoke with him. He told me that Linda isn't doing very well, that she is weak and feeling sick. He also told me that she is somewhat discouraged because she had so hoped that she wouldn't feel as sick as she is. The hard part is that she had a brief break this weekend in not having to take chemo. She had hoped that the break would help her to feel somewhat better over the weekend, but it actually hasn't happened like that at all. She is sick and feels really lousy. She is spending a great deal of time in bed. Her dear husband told me that he feels so sad inside to have to see her go through this. To watch someone you love be so sick is very difficult. He is a great husband to her though and he will help her through this. Thank you Chris.
Linda also has some of her adult children around to help her out too and so that is an additional blessing from God. Thank you God.
Linda, I want you to know that I am "Walking with Christ" again today for you and will continue to do so in prayer and thought daily. I love you my dear sister. I am so sorry that you are having to go through this difficult sickness.
You know Linda, we both have spoken often about the sufferings in life of so many people and how sometimes it seems unbearable, but we both know that the Lord has always told us to "Be Not Afraid," and that He will always be with us. So, Linda, just like we have spoken so many times about, hold onto Jesus, and let His strength be your strength even when you feel you can not make it another moment. He too was weak by the horrors that happened to Him on Calvary and He looked to God for His strength. That is where He got His strength and that is where you and I must get ours. It wasn't easy for Jesus and it won't be easy for us, as you are finding out more and more every day. But remember Linda, God sent angels to minister to Jesus and He will send you angels too to help you get through this. I pray to St. Michael daily to defend you in this battle of sickness... I know he is praying on your behalf to God, Linda.
In the difficult time my dear sister, please know that my love for you is stronger than ever and my prayers are intense for your full recovery. I love you so very much. My tears flow from my face as I write to you Linda. They are tears of love and tears of sorrow to see you suffer. If anyone has taught me about sorrow it is Mary, Jesus' mother. And I know you are a dear friend of our Blessed Mother, so I will close here so I can go say a Rosary to her and ask her to intercede on your behalf tonight to our dear Lord Jesus and ask Him to carry you on this journey you are on.. I know Jesus listens to His mothers prayers like any good Jewish son listens to His mother. So, know your name is being uttered all throughout heaven....
Have sweet dreams tonight Linda. I love you. I will pray especially hard for you tomorrow as you begin your 8th day of treatment. Rest in God's love and know that you are so very special to me. I am forever, "Walking with Christ" for you and Marcus...... Love you little sis, Sharon
Sunday, August 2, 2009
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