A friend of my husband's lost his two year battle to cancer this week. He was young, a teacher, a husband, and the father of two little, little children.
For two years, he and his family have struggled through many treatments, bad days, and the painful last few weeks. Yet, though it all, his wife has shown the most amazing grace and peace despite knowing what was to come.
Her blog is Faith, Family, & Friendships. The name alone tells you want this strong woman values and what has helped their entire family cope with their journey through cancer (and now, death).
I know that everyone is so happy that Brad no longer struggles to breathe, no longer struggles with pain . . . no longer struggles with life. But, at the same time, I can't imagine the pain of losing your partner, your husband, your best friend -- the one you have learned to lean on. Your daddy.
If you have time today, I would encourage you to visit her blog, get a glimpse of this amazing family, and -- if you feel so moved -- leave her a word of encouragement and prayer. At such a time as this, I can't imagine a more tangible way for us "bloggers" to be able to reach out to another.
Thank you.
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I'm so sorry to hear that. I can't imagine such sorrow. Thank you for sharing your kind words about it.
That is such a tradegy. And although God asks us to trust Him, I don't think He would expect us to rejoice when a loved one leaves us. It is just too hard. Yes, it is wonderful for the one who gets to go to heaven, but for those of us left behind. Ugh. I just can't rejoice either I guess.
My mom's best friend passed away from cancer a couple of years ago. Yes, I found it very hard to rejoice in her death, even though she went on to Heaven to be with Jesus. I still find it hard to rejoice today.
I am so sorry to hear this It is really sad :)
So sad. Losing anyone, no matter how prepared you are, is difficult. It's good that she can rely on faith so well.
That is so sad! My thoughts and prayers are with your friend and the little ones.
It's always sad when someone loses their battle, and it is really hard to find the positive side. Some people are just better at it than others.
My thoughts and prayers are with their family and I will surely visit her blog.
Wow, I cannot even imagine losing my husband this young. Or what it would do to my kids. Gosh, that's just sad.
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