There are many things on my mind this Sunday afternoon. On Friday morning I received an email from my dear friend Katie who moved with her sweet family from Indiana to Mississippi 2 years ago. At one time she had been diagnosed with thyroid cancer...she got through this trial. The email that I received told me that her cancer is back. I finally got to speak with her yesterday and she is so upbeat about life. They do not know where the cancer is right now, but she will be goin in for a CAT SCAN this coming Friday. The doctor has told her that it is a small amount and that things will be fine. As her friend, I am concerned for her...she has two little girls. One is turning 4 this summer and the other girl will be turning 1. Katie is married to a lovely man who loves her and his family so very much. Please keep this sweet family in your thoughts and prayers. As a ward Relief Sociey (even though she does not live here anymore) we are going to be making a quilt for her...to be wraped in love whenever she needs it. Many sisters today signed up for making a square even if they did not know her...my heart is amazed on how women gather together to do good for another sister in the gospel. I will be sure to post a picture of it when it is done!
My dear Aunt Sara has been gone for 20 years today. I was 12 years old when she died of cancer. My heart has been full all day. My husband and I spent time with my grandma today...we then spent time at the cemetary. I know that her spirit is not there, but I was crying while we stood there for a few quiet moments. I remember the last thing that she said to me. It was: "Kirsten, make me proud someday." I am far from perfect, but I hope the choices that I have made and will make in life makes her smile down on me and my little family. I feel very blessed to have had her in our lives before cancer took over her body.
Life is precious...and I often say that we need to take time and emjoy the simple pleasures in life. Take time to mend any wrongs with family members or friends before the time is to late. Tell them that you love them...
The flowers that are in this post are freshly cut from my grandmother's garden this afternoon. I love fresh flowers, and more than likely you will find at least one case full in my home at all times...enjoy the rest of your day...whatever you may be doing! Remember...SIMPLE PLEASURES!
My dear Aunt Sara has been gone for 20 years today. I was 12 years old when she died of cancer. My heart has been full all day. My husband and I spent time with my grandma today...we then spent time at the cemetary. I know that her spirit is not there, but I was crying while we stood there for a few quiet moments. I remember the last thing that she said to me. It was: "Kirsten, make me proud someday." I am far from perfect, but I hope the choices that I have made and will make in life makes her smile down on me and my little family. I feel very blessed to have had her in our lives before cancer took over her body.
Life is precious...and I often say that we need to take time and emjoy the simple pleasures in life. Take time to mend any wrongs with family members or friends before the time is to late. Tell them that you love them...
The flowers that are in this post are freshly cut from my grandmother's garden this afternoon. I love fresh flowers, and more than likely you will find at least one case full in my home at all times...enjoy the rest of your day...whatever you may be doing! Remember...SIMPLE PLEASURES!
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