A joy in my life

[Karen_P]

I thought I would share someone special in my life...In my Wed. night class at church is a little girl who is helping me to heal emotionally. She is 5 years old,bald, a tube  coming out her nose with her medicine in a backpack and her two front teeth are missing and a smile and dancing eyes that warms my heart everytime I see her. She had a brain tumor which was removed by surgery and I believe is near her end of chemo (not sure on the chemo).

She sings "Father Abraham" beautifully and she is so precious. She loves to play duck,duck,goose.She has a twin sister and a younger sister in the class as well. I can see how this has affected the sisters in the way they play and interact with each other and the other girls. But you also have to know this class is for 4,5,and 6 years old girls so it can get a bit crazy at times.

She and I have talked about my cancer and she has seen my scar and we have connected and she is so brave and sometimes I wonder what has God got planned for her...Whatever it is she is going to be the best because she already is. Last week, one for the girls asked why she didn't have hair. I asked her was it okay to talk about it and she told them why. The girls accepted the answer and we continued our treasure game.I have received so much from her just being around her.

It made think why we as adults can't just accept and be like the children do...Love as they do...Look at the clouds and see all kind of animals...I know we have families,work and big people stuff but what is truly important.... Take time to love yourselves ...If you can a  good game  of duck,duck,goose will you make you smile...
Blessings to all,
Karen P

[Cari]

That is so sweet Karen!  She sounds adorable!  Give her a big high five from me and continued fun with your duck duck goose game!  I agree that if we could accept, love and honor other people like children do we would all be in such a better place!!!!
Merry christmas to you and your 4, 5 and 6 year olds!

[TJ]

That is an amazing story.  I know that I am not that old, but the children at my hospital have made my experience much more gratifying.  They are always so strong, and care free of their illness.  It seems like nothing in the world could be wrong.  I know that I am sterile from chemo, but I can't wait to raise children one day.

TJ

[Mariana]

It really is bliss to not worry about tomorrow and over-analize our situations!  So glad that the little one gives you strength and makes you smile!  I hope she gets well soon!  Thanks for sharing!

[Karen_P]

I wouild like to give you guys an update on this wonderful little girl. She went home to be with Jesus in November 2006. She was in remission for awhile and I seen her a couple of times before I found out she had died. I had started going to a different church and lost touch with her and her family. This past week her sisters came to our church and her twin wanted to pray for all the sick people in the world. As we joined hands and prayed I felt like she was there too. Her family is having a difficult time. Please lift them up in prayer as she is doing for you. Valentines is around the corner. The reason for the holiday is love. Say a kind word, a smile, a hug or lend a shoulder to cry on. Be a blessing to someone.
                                                                 Blessings to you all,
                                                                  Karen P

[Elaine_1968]

This little girl. The story sound so familiar. I heard about a little girl with cancer that had a twin sister. I am not sure but i think she may have a carepage that i got connected with somehow or another. She sounds like a very brave little girl. How sweet it must be for her to be with Jesus and not to suffer anymore. I know that she touched you in a very tremendous way. I would love to know how we as grown ups can see from a childs eyes. Nothing really matters to them but the here and now. What a pleasent way to live.
Hugs
Elaine