Thank you all so much for your kind words and good thoughts and prayers for my sister, Rhonda, and also for me. We found out today that she has lung cancer - a very fast growing variety. There is a large mass on her right lung and so there will be much for she and her family to consider and decide. I saw her yesterday and told her that people she didn't even know were keeping her in their thoughts and prayers. She was grateful and said to thank everyone and she asked that the good thoughts and prayers continue, please.
I'm going to take an extended break from the blog. I'm kind of reeling from the news, although I had suspected that this might be the case. I need to be able to take stock within myself, gear myself up to be the supportive big sister that she needs and help out where I can. I'll take care of myself and pull out my journal and my yoga cd's and my prayer and gratitude list. I'll continue to visit my trainer and let her push me to exercise until I can't think of anything else but my next breath.
And I'll be grateful that my little sister, who has had a hard life, has come full circle with her addictions. My folks would be so proud of her and I am too. She has a husband and family who love her and she is on good terms with all of them. She is a fighter and she will fight this. And I will remind her that we all love her and that God holds her in the palm of His hands. Again, thanks so very much.
Kay, I will continue to pray for all of you! We will be here whenever you need us!
ReplyDeleteOh, Kay...I'm sorry for this news. As you know, I can empathize...I also know that fighting is good, positive thoughts help, and cancer CAN be beaten back (my big sister is currently cancer free after the devastating Stage IV colon cancer diagnosis). I will be keeping your sister in my thoughts and prayers - and you too, dear Kay. Please let me know if there is anything at all I can do (even if it is to only lend an ear). Take all the time you need away from the blog - we'll be here when you get back. xo
ReplyDeleteKay, I'll be keeping you, your sister and her family in my thoughts and prayers. Sending positive thoughts, hugs and love your way. Let us know how everyone is doing when you can. Take care. There are miracles.
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My thoughts and prayers and love are with you, dear friend.
ReplyDeleteWow, what hard news! I too will be keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers!
ReplyDeleteI'll continue to keep you and your whole family in my thoughts, Kay. Take care.
ReplyDeleteWe will be rooting rooting for your sister Kay. Hugs to you for emotional support.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear this. You are both in my thoughts! It sounds as though she is going to have a very caring and supportive sister in you! Do take good care of yourself though as well!
ReplyDeleteKay, praying here in Minnesota. SO sorry about this news.
ReplyDeleteI will be praying for your sister, Kay! I hope that our words give you some sort of comfort and let you know how very much we care for you and your family!! Just know that we'll be keeping all of you in our prayers!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry! Prayers and good wishes for your sister and your family.
ReplyDeleteKay--I tried to comment on this post a few days ago but my computer died at that moment. Bah! Anyway, wanted to let you know that I've been thinking about you and your family. Take care and sending lots of positive thoughts and hugs your way.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry for this news, Kay. Prayers continue...
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about your sister's illness. Sending good thoughts your way for a complete recovery.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to read your news. I know what it's like as my younger sister also had lung cancer - you and your whole family are in my thoughts. Do take care.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry to see this news, Kay. Good luck to your sister, she has an awesome big sister to be by her side and lots of bloggy friends praying for her.
ReplyDeleteI'm catching up on my reading a little late so I only just saw this and the previous post. I'll be thinking of you. As you know, taking care of someone is a wonderful thing to do ... and a hard thing to do. Stay well yourself, my dear.
ReplyDeleteKay - I am thinking of you and your family. I am glad to hear you have plans to take care of yourself as you cope with this - it is so important.
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