I know, I know. This blog is supposed to be about happy, fun trips and experiences drinking cold beer- but once again, I use it as a place to share life.
Many moons ago one of my lifelong friends invited me to a girls night in. I, a wine loving and friendship loving fool, checked "yes" and joined this great group of girls. We laughed. We loved. We shared.
One of the girls shared news of her little cousins cancer and asked us to help. She was only 2 years old and needed toys, warmth, and love- however we could give it.
I remember feeling empty with my heart on the floor as I headed to Target to pick out presents for her. Every gift I picked lifted my spirits as I imagined her snuggling under her purple blanket and playing with her favorite toys. I prayed and prayed for this little girl. I was invested- emotionally.
And then the NEWS came!!! It was literally like the motion pictures for me! Hooray! Cheers! People in the streets celebrating!!! Cancer FREE!!!!
I questioned after the announcement whether or not I should still follow the little girl on Facebook. She was, after all, cured. But, I really enjoyed seeing her first ponytail after her hair grew, and watching her play in the snow. I loved seeing her being a normal kid, having a normal life.
https://www.facebook.com/AngelsforLilaMay?ref=br_tf
The words I read today, driving, yes driving....sorry....left me dead in my tracks. I actually pulled over. This little love who has fought a battle against cancer, come free, and back to being a toddler, is once again infected with it. It's back...in her brain, and in her blood.
My mom says, "Where there is life, there is Hope"
I hope, I pray, I beg the Lord to save this little girl- and I ask you to read her story, and hope, pray and beg-
Miracles happen every day-
Yours truly,
An open heart and a cold beer
