Well, we had a big weekend. We bought a car, celebrated my 37th birthday, and implemented my diabolical, help-the-baby-sleep-better plan. I will tell you all about all of that in a later post or two.
Today, a friend from church was diagnosed with Stage 4 breast cancer that has metastasized to her bones. Her name is Elizabeth Grant, and she beat her first round with breast cancer five or six years ago. She is 35 years old, wife to Dale, and mother to Marielle and Josiah. She is also wonderfully brave and determined to glorify God in this very difficult battle before her.
Those of us who know her are asking, “Why?” I asked this same question when I found out about Lissy Edmondson and Kim Pequette, who both lost their battles late last year. I struggle with why another young wife and mother has to face this, as I pray for healing and strength for this family.
If you think about it, say a prayer for Elizabeth.
Today (May 5) would have been Lissy Edmondson's 42nd birthday and we will celebrate her life today! Thank you for thinking of her as we also do daily.
ReplyDeleteAs for the question "Why?"; God has given me that answer many times over: Though He loves Lissy, me and her two sons dearly; WE live outside the "garden" for this short part of our eternal lives. And as such, WE are ALL subject to the frailty and flaws of life outside HIS perfect presence.
So, the question really is "Why NOT me, or why not Lissy?" Who are we to be exempt from the ravages of this imperfect world? The great news is that HE will redeem it all; and has redeemed our dear Lissy already!!!!
Love you, Joel Edmondson
I am sorry and I will pray. Some questions just don't have answers this side of heaven, and I think when we get there we won't need them anymore.
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