Have you heard me say it before? I.HATE.CANCER. I really, truly do. This evil disease that brings so much pain to so many…not only the person who has it, but those that are around them as well. Today my heart aches…it aches for a little 7 year old boy named Vincent…it aches for his mom and dad who already lost one child at 6 months old…and for his sweet little sister Sofi who clearly adores her big brother…
I started following the CarePages updates on Vincent after learning of his diagnosis – his mom goes to the same MOPS group that I went to for the past 2 years. Vincent was diagnosed with cancer a little over a year ago…after lots of ups and downs he was in remission – he got his miracle! I saw his mom a few months ago at a baby shower and everyone was so happy and congratulating her – what an amazing miracle! But now, already, the cancer is back and with a vengeance. Vincent’s mom tries to sound positive and strong in her posts, but it isn’t looking good for Vincent. I am amazed at the strength and faith Jennifer has – how is that possible? Something so out of your own control that is taking away your child. I just can’t imagine.
"Wait on the Lord, be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart. Wait, I say, on the Lord." Psalms 27:14
The above verse makes me think of the fight against cancer. So much of this battle is spent waiting…waiting for signs/symptoms between treatments…waiting for the next treatment…waiting for side effects…waiting for positive results…waiting for bad news…
I started following the CarePages updates on Vincent after learning of his diagnosis – his mom goes to the same MOPS group that I went to for the past 2 years. Vincent was diagnosed with cancer a little over a year ago…after lots of ups and downs he was in remission – he got his miracle! I saw his mom a few months ago at a baby shower and everyone was so happy and congratulating her – what an amazing miracle! But now, already, the cancer is back and with a vengeance. Vincent’s mom tries to sound positive and strong in her posts, but it isn’t looking good for Vincent. I am amazed at the strength and faith Jennifer has – how is that possible? Something so out of your own control that is taking away your child. I just can’t imagine.
"Wait on the Lord, be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart. Wait, I say, on the Lord." Psalms 27:14
The above verse makes me think of the fight against cancer. So much of this battle is spent waiting…waiting for signs/symptoms between treatments…waiting for the next treatment…waiting for side effects…waiting for positive results…waiting for bad news…
I can’t imagine going through cancer as an adult, like my dad. I also can’t imagine being the mom of a child with cancer and feeling so helpless. My heart aches today…I hope that my dad and Jennifer’s hearts are strengthened. Please keep them both in your prayers.
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