Aunt Mary
This is one of my mom's sisters.
Besides being a sister, she is a wife, mother, grandmother,
daughter, aunt, and friend.
She was diagnosed in December with lung cancer...and she has never
smoked a day in her life.
Each week day, she rises early, around 4am, to prepare for the hour-long drive to Baylor Hospital in Dallas. Five days a week, she has radiation treatments.
One of those days, she also has chemotherapy.
When she returns from her treatments, she goes to her job.
When she comes home from work, she cares and nurses for my uncle,
who is in very poor health; requiring special medical attention and oxygen.
She is such an inspiration to me.
She is so positive, even in the face of adversity.
After being diagnosed, she was comforting ME on the telephone, assuring me that she would be okay...what a strong and faithful lady!
Although I don't understand the reasons and the whys,
I do know that God has a plan.
When I feel upset about what she is going through, I am reminded of Paul's words.
In Philippians 4:5-7, he tells us that, "The Lord is near.
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition,
with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding,
will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."
How reassuring to know that God's peace can surpass
my own, fleshly understanding!
Please remember my sweet Aunt and her family
in your prayers.
She will be in my prayers. Thank you for telling me about her and all she is and does.
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