One of the best things about teaching in a Christian School is the morning prayer time with the staff. Last week, during this special time, I was shocked to learn that Jenessa Byers had lost her battle with cancer. This sweet little girl was only eight years old.
Despite the fact I have never met her, and my connection to her is precarious at best, I cried. And cried some more.
Her story reminded me that God has gifted me with two children for the time he designed. Some days I feel sorry for myself because I missed those precious years when they were infants and toddlers. Of course my son was little more than a toddler, but that time passed far too quickly. As does every day since.
While they are young: I will dance with them in the rain.
While they are young: I will play steamroller with my son.
While they are young: I will braid my daughter's hair.
While they are young: I will play puppy with my son.
While they are young: I will listen to girl's stories.
While they are young: We will make snowmen in the yard.
While they are young: I will read bedtime stories every night.
Before it is too late.
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Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Saturday, October 6, 2007
Extreme Makeover: Jenessa Byers
Cancer changed the life of eight year old Jenessa Byers. Earlier this year, ABC's Extreme Makeover changed it again.
Stricken with a rare childhood cancer called rhabdomyosarcoma Jenessa continues to give God the glory for every milestone she reaches. Read about her challenges and celebrations on her website:Jenessa Byers.
Jenessa is the niece of an old and dear friend of mine. Our family has been praying for Jenessa since soon after her cancer was discovered in January 2006. How thoroughly pleased I was to learn that her family--which struggles with the financial burdens of cancer--has been blessed with an "extreme makeover" home.
Jenessa is a "sparrow" in Oregon. Sparrow Clubs is an opportunity for Oregon students to help kids who are fighting life threatening or disabling medical conditions. Students learn what it means to have compassion for others and to make sacrifices to help others.
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition airs this coming Sunday night at 8 p.m. on ABC.
Read a preview of the upcoming show on TV Guide.
Stricken with a rare childhood cancer called rhabdomyosarcoma Jenessa continues to give God the glory for every milestone she reaches. Read about her challenges and celebrations on her website:
Jenessa is the niece of an old and dear friend of mine. Our family has been praying for Jenessa since soon after her cancer was discovered in January 2006. How thoroughly pleased I was to learn that her family--which struggles with the financial burdens of cancer--has been blessed with an "extreme makeover" home.
Jenessa is a "sparrow" in Oregon. Sparrow Clubs is an opportunity for Oregon students to help kids who are fighting life threatening or disabling medical conditions. Students learn what it means to have compassion for others and to make sacrifices to help others.
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition airs this coming Sunday night at 8 p.m. on ABC.
Read a preview of the upcoming show on TV Guide.
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