Families are forever. This is something I believe with all of my heart. My cousin Jen's husband, Chris, recently passed away after fighting his battle with brain cancer. As I have watched Jen and Chris's long journey over the past year I have been amazed at the humility and love they have had. Many of us could never comprehend being 24 years old having a 2 month old baby and then losing your husband to cancer. These heart wrenching trials are where we learn and grow the most but why do they happen to the people that least deserve them?
I was talking with a lady that is a franchisee that I work with the other night and she said "God is fair" whether we see it in this life or not...God is fair. That is what I am clinging to right now as my heart feels the deepest sorrow for Jen and her little girl Sadie.
Sometimes we get stuck in the "life is hard because my laundry isn't done, or I am not a perfect wife and mother" phase...but what about life is hard for someone else because they lost their husband to cancer or they are going through a really hard trial? I promise when you search for someone in more need than yourself your problems will seem small.
I know that the next few months will be excruciating for Jen but in return I know how many other people she will bless, she will cry with and sit with because of this new found empathy and understanding of life that she has.
Tonight as I played with Brody and searched for comfort the spirit hit me. He loves to run behind a door and lock me out of the room. Then I will put my hands under the door and he will grab on to my hands and hold them. As he did this earlier the spirit overcame me and I felt this feeling similar to what I felt the night of a horrible wreck back in December where 2 parents were taken from their children. It struck me that this is how thin the veil is. I could feel that he was there I just couldn't see him.
I know that Chris will be right by Jen's side and I know with all my heart that they will be together again as a family.
Monday, April 27, 2009
Families Are Forever
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Thank you so much for your beautiful comments. You are a wonderful cousin and I appreciate all of your love and support.
Much love,
Jen and Sadie
It is an amazing thing to be an eternal family! My deepest sympathy to your friend.
Thank you for putting things in perspective... Sometimes I really lose sight of what really matters. My prayers are with your friend.
Thank you so much for sharing. I could never imagine going through what Jen is but she is a strong women and will endure.
You are such a great cousin to us. Jennifer is grateful for all the support and we are happy that you are coming to the funeral.
chels, this is why i love you. while i'm lost in the petty things of life you always bring me back to what really matters. the viel is very thin, especially when the Lord takes back one of His children. May God bless your cousin and her sweet family during this time. thanks for sharing your thoughts!
Chels- My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Thanks for your post it really does make you step back and realize the important things in life. Love you!
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