Saturday Sept 26, 09

Hi Linda,
I haven't spoken with you today, but I am hoping that you are resting comfortably.
I am "walking with Christ" for you again today and entrusting you to Jesus, Mary, the Holy Spirit, all the angels, saints and to all of our dear friends here to pray for your speedy recovery and to feel better..
I miss you sis... I think of you so often. I feel like little Terese (the little Flower) in that she missed her sister Pauline so much too when Pauline left for the convent. I know you are not in the convent, but the miles separate us and your disease keeps us apart- and Terese was separated by the miles of her sisters location in the convent, away from home, and the lifestyle Pauline had begun away from her little sister Terese- to serve Jesus fully as a nun- cloistered... That was so hard on Terese, and I feel that not being able to be free to see you and talk to you as much, is very hard too.

I also think of Terese in our relationship a lot, because you and I have shared so many wonderful spiritual experiences and stories with each other over the past years just like Terese and Pauline had some wonderful experiences in their faith life that they shared with each other--- Plus St. Therese is our patron saint---We both had her as our Confirmation Name.

So, St. Terese is special to you and to me. That is another reason I link our relationship so much to her and her sister Pauline- whom she loved so very much-

Pauline, like you, took on a mother role in her life when their mother died. And while our mom is still alive- thank God- still you have been like a mom to me from time to time, when I have felt life caving in on me and didn't feel strong enough to make it on my own. You Linda, have given me direction and helped me to renew my faith life. So, even though you are my big sister- you have given me motherly love and advice which I will always cherish. Especially now, since our own mom, who lives with me now, is weakening and not as able to endure some of the concerns that I have- nor should she have to at this time in her life. So, I am grateful to you Linda. Thank you so very much for all you have done to be a big sister to me.

I hope you are feeling somewhat better tonight. I will be happy when you can stop taking your chemo. I am praying that that day will come quickly---

But until then, please rest peacefully in Jesus arms tonight as you sleep Linda. Good night for now--I love you ---Sharon

Marcus- I hope you are having a good weekend, but I wonder if this is the weekend that you had to take your chemo-- or was it last weekend and if you are feeling stronger-- I don't know which weekend it is, but either way I still am "walking with Christ" for you and am praying for you to become stronger and stronger everyday Marcus. Know that Jesus is with you and that you can lean on Him for your strength. I know you will lean on Jesus, Marcus- you are an amazing young man of God! You give me hope...

Have a peaceful night sleep and may the Lord's love fill your soul--- Good night Marcus-Love - Sharon