I have spent this morning considering how lucky I am that my kids are healthy and happy.
Actually, I don't just feel lucky, I feel incredibly blessed. The economy is struggling, and our business has been hit hard, life is hectic and stressful all the way around. But we have each other, we have love, our kids are healthy, and we have peace in the gospel of Jesus Christ.
All this was brought on because I have been e-mailing and chatting with Eddie's cousin-in-law Michelle, who I think is an amazing woman. Two of her kids have a devastating genetic illness called Tuberous Sclerosis Complex. Their story was featured yesterday on a blog called Journey for Jess... you can visit it here: Journey for Jess: The Gist's Story. I just bawled reading it. I can't imagine going through the trials that they are facing. You can also read about "Jess" here: The Jess Marie Beecher story.
In her memory, Jess's parents are working to bring about awareness of seizure disorders. I don't have much, but I am determined to make a small donation to try to help. If you feel like you can donate anything, I am sure they would appreciate it. But more than that, I would appreciate it if you can please keep our "Gist Cousins" in your prayers.
Jazz Game w/ Mom!
6 years ago
2 comments:
You have beautiful children and very nice too- and we LOVE having them hang out in our yard, send them over anytime.
Heather,
I just read that and it broke my heart. I am not sure if you heard or not but my neice died on July 10of this year. She had Chordoma tumors. I thought what my sister had to go through with her was tortorous. But nothing compared to what this mother is going through. Please let them know we will be praying for them. I can only imagine how this mother feels as I have watched my sister go through similar things with my neice for the last 6 1/2 years.Thanks for the info and please keep us updated every once in a while as to how they are doing.
Love ya
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