It's been awhile....but still praying for Aunt Debbie

Sorry, long time no post. Life has taken over! After my return from the US, I've jumped back into volunteering at the cat sanctuary and at the beach at a elderly activity center. So that keeps me busy Monday thru Friday. Weekends are spent with Vance and friends going to the beach, attending a thai kickboxing match, going sailing and lounging. Of course I was at the bookstore the day Harry Potter came out as well as in line when the most recent film premiered. Yes, I am 28 and I love Harry Potter!

Aunt Debbie, A. Anne, A. Sharon

The biggest thing and saddest event is currently happening. My Aunt Debbie is losing her battle with cancer. The cancer is in her heart now. Hospice is at her home and doing all that they can to make her comfortable. I was able to talk to her on the phone and my mom said that Aunt Debbie knew it was me and said 'I love you'. So if you're a praying person, please do so for Debbie and my family. My Uncle Bobby is a trooper and doing his best to accept the fact that he is losing his sweetheart and dealing with his breaking heart. He is by Debbie's side as are their sons, my mom and my grandparents. It's hard not being there, but my prayers are getting to her and my daily calls seem to help me and my family. I hope that Debbie continues to remain pain free (with the help of morphine and God's hand). Things have happened pretty quickly so that is a blessing in a way for Debbie. She is still aware but often sleeps. When I spoke to her a few days ago, she said that she wasn't scared and that whatever God wants she will do happily with a smile. Amazing how one's faith helps smooth the bumps so to say. So in dealing with such a close struggle, ie my own family, I find myself looking deeper within myself and at those near me, appreciating life, family and friends and not holding back. There is always new life after a death. It is so with Debbie's son Chad and his wife who is expecting. Debbie knows that she's going to be a grandma! Even my pepper plant is thriving after the sun killed our other plant. We even have some basil growing! :) Chad may be able to handle a new human life now, but not Vance and I! Plants, pets and then kids!

Thanks for taking the time to read my blog and to say a prayer for Debbie, Bobby and the family.

Race for the Cure 2006