We spent yesterday evening at Aunt Joann’s funeral. What an amazing woman! She had really lived and left a tremendous legacy of compassion and love for her family. She died of Lyme disease so she generously donated her body for Lyme disease research so there was no casket or trip to a cemetery. Just a lovely service to remember her and what she did with her life.
My mom had a couple of really good appointments at the Huntsman Cancer Center and is feeling really optimistic about the treatments and her prognosis.
My aunt Betty also was given some encouraging information from her doctors about her condition.
Sweet baby boy is gaining weight. I can see it in his face and his legs are finally starting to get some chub on them. That's a relief. I think a real smile is just around the corner and I'm anxiously waiting for it.
And finally, I have a new niece, Ane. Born last night, to a mother who thought she'd never have a chance to experience pregnancy and childbirth. Priceless.
Just when things seem to be so dark and hopeless, a little light shines through. Miracles happen.
Tender mercies are so beautiful. There is a quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson that says, "When it is darkest, men see the stars." I love that quote, probably because I've always loved watching the cosmos at night - but the thought that you can't see the beauty until it's dark is a heartening one I've enjoyed through a troubling time or two. :)
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Yes, there are miracles and tender mercy's. We are praying for your family. We love your mother and are so grateful for our shared new little beautiful neice that the Lord has given us to such a wonderful family that has been waiting for so long with open arms.
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