Thursday, October 13, 2011

Cancer Sucks

Today finds me in the beautiful town of Waco, where my brother in love will today undergo surgery for prostate cancer.

I love being around he and his wife, they’re so much fun - even in the face of adversity such as this.  They constantly make me laugh.
Have I told you I hate cancer?  I do.  I hate it.
There’s nothing right about it.
So, say a little prayer for Mark today, will you, please? 
And until I write again, here’s a photo for you to enjoy.

This sweet little girl was at the roping this weekend, and I noticed she was taking care of something in her coat pocket.  I asked her, "What do you have there?"

And she pulled out, very carefully, this beautiful monarch butterfly.

Sweet, that.




I love kids...

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17 comments:

  1. Connie in HartwoodOctober 13, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    Cancer DOES suck!! The only bright light in any of it is that there are dedicated people who are working to find treatments to make it suck a little bit less. It used to be that cancer was a death sentence ... and this is not the case many times now ... just often enough to make one hopeful. Prayers are heading your direction for everyone in your family, because we know that cancer affects everyone involved.

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  2. ~Kim at Golden Pines~October 13, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    What a sweet picture and reminder of the small things in life being the most precious--I'm keeping your and your family in my prayers and sending lots of good, positive thoughts!!

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  3. TexWisGirlOctober 13, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    God bless your BIL!

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  4. THINGS YOU'D NEVER GUESS ABOUT MEOctober 13, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    We're driving 800 miles in a few weeks to be with MY brother-in-love who was diagnosed with thyroid, prostate and a rare form of skin cancer.

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  5. JoanieOctober 13, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    Cancer sucks... don't I know it! Praying for Mark and his family!

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  6. CoffeypotOctober 13, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    Prayers sent for BIL. And how do you get a butterfly in you pocket without damaging the wings?

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  7. Rob-bearOctober 14, 2011 at 3:23 AM

    Yup, cancer is really, really horrid stuff.
    Blessings and Bear hugs to Mark.

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  8. DaveOctober 16, 2011 at 2:30 AM

    Jane, I wish your brother all the best with his treatment and healing. Nice photo of the little girl - Dave

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  9. Sharon RoseOctober 16, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    Ah Janie. You can count on our prayers for Mark. Cancer is a sneaky beast! I do not like it at all!

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  10. HilaryOctober 21, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    I'm sorry to hear that your family is struggling with this. Sending best thoughts your way, Janie.. and warm, healing thoughts to your dear brother in law.

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  11. Out on the prairieOctober 23, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    i love the treasure in the pocket, really warmed my heart. Cancer i tell some people can be like a four letter word.

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  12. ElaineOctober 25, 2011 at 11:29 PM

    That little girl is precious, so innocent. Hope the surgery goes well. Will be thinking positive thoughts.

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  13. HilaryOctober 27, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    Thinking of you and hoping your b-i-l is healing. Best thoughts always.

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  14. People Who Know Me Would Say:October 29, 2011 at 5:53 AM

    A prayer just went up for Mark and his surgical team. I hope the whole thing goes without a hitch.

    I'm your newest follower, #90!. Please stop by and say hi.

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  15. Eat To LiveNovember 1, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    Oh Crap.... Cancer does suck.... big time. Hope your brother in love gets better soon. I wish him well.

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  16. Rob-bearNovember 4, 2011 at 1:25 AM

    Just checking back to see if there is any good news.
    Blessings and Bear hugs.

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  17. King of New York HacksNovember 4, 2011 at 1:33 AM

    Sending positive thoughts and Healing Honks from the NYC !! Cancer truly is a terrorist we need to stomp out !

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