Overcome

As a suggestion by my Bro-in-law, I downloaded the Praise Baby tunes to use during my runs. Today I decided to listen to them instead of reading the iPad on the treadmill. Half way through my run I became so overcome with emotion that I had to stop. I could only think of one person, and knew God was asking me to pray for them and their family. I got off the treadmill and kneeled by my bed and prayed with tears in my eyes!

I've never met this person, Kelly, but only know about her through conversations with my Mother. Kelly has survived colon cancer, but unfortunately it spread and now she is in her last stages of Pancreatic Cancer.  She works at my Mom's school, and is the school counselor.  Kelly is only about 38 years old and has two elementary aged children. Since she has been sick she has continued coming to school and helping out in the office. She tried experimental treatment at MD Anderson, but was released from them because they said they could do nothing further. They told Kelly to go home and get in touch with Hospice.

I always ask my Mom how she is doing, and yesterday asked about her again.  Mom told me that Kelly is so weak that her husband helped her into the office sometimes this week.  She spoke in a whisper  with the new counselor and her husband gathered her things out of her office.  Kelly came to my Mom's office and Mom said Kelly gave her a hug and would not let go.  She told my Mom she would be back! She gave everyone in the office a similar hug!

So what's my point....The song I was listening to was "Better Is One Day." I can only imagine how hard this time has been for Kelly and her family, especially for her children. Knowing that you will only see them for a few more days, weeks or one more year.  (CRYING NOW!!) But can you imagine when she wakes up and sees God's face smiling at her and says "Welcome, My Good and Faithful Servant! You will hurt no more!" HOW AMAZING!!!

Please pray for Kelly and her family!!

Sincerely,
Averie