She wrote this today and I wanted to share her words:
"YIKES!!!
Tomorrow at this time I will be heading into surgery! Not going to lie,
I get a little scared when I think about it. But with that being
said...My sister and I were talking the other day and I told her, that
if something does happen and I don't win this fight, that I don't want
anyone to be mad, angry, or upset. You see, I signed up for the army,
Jesus's army. As a soldier of His, I must go through battles and
circumstances just like my nephews have done and are doing in their
service with the military for our country. When there are causalities of
war or broken bodies, they are Heroes. They still believe in what they
stand/fight for, and they would do it again. It is all for something
greater. So, again if I become a casualty of this war, be proud, and
know that I gave it my best and I am proud to serve in this army where
Jesus is my Commander. He will use this for something greater. As you
read in my daughter's post yesterday, I have been through some battles in
my life and look at the good I have now. I
love you all soooooo much it makes my heart hurt. I will fight, and I
will fight for you! I am strong...I am woman... a woman of God! Now, go
make every MINUTE of your life count, be happy, hug more, kiss more, PUT
down your PHONES and talk to your family and friends, look in their
eyes and tell them you love them!! Thank you all again for being my
"army" buddies and being here for me! My "coffee" cup runneth way over
the top! Ha! Praise God!"
Wow!!!
After reading this I went and sat on my deck crying and listening to
the wind and talking with God and then it started to
thunder...uhhh...not quite sure what to think about that, but one thing
my friend has taught me is a little bit of thunder is nothing to be
scared of.
If you're so inclined, please mail her a note of encouragement, a card, or anything to brighten her upcoming days.
J.S.
500 Lincoln Avenue
East Alton, IL 62024
In her words "He brought me to it, He will bring me through it" ❤️
In
support of my friend and colon cancer in general, I wore blue today and
will continue to wear blue until my closet runs out. Here's a picture
that I snapped this morning (maybe the thunder was God telling me to put
down my phone?) and sent to her just after the thunder incident. She
loved it and said she was laughing out loud. She not only has a strong
love for God, but an incredibly great sense of humor. Just another
reason why I love her!
By Jessica Dudley
I love the quote, "He brought me to it, He'll bring me through it." Card is on the way to your friend. . .
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