You think you have it tough? ..... Sept 18, 2014 Yesterday, I received a private message from a Facebook friend, asking if it would be possible to stop in for a visit with her friend, who found out on Tuesday that the cancer she thought was under control, has now moved into her bones. I immediately looked up her name on FB and sent her a private message, telling her that I would be available first thing in the morning. When I arrived this morning, it quickly became obvious to me that she was looking forward to my visit. After an initial healing hug, she asked me to sit down while she went to ‘fix her face’ a bit, as she had just been crying. She returned shortly, sat next to me on the couch, and showed me her notebook, in which she had been writing her last wishes, as well as the people she would like to have invited for her final ‘party’. This took me back a bit, so I asked her to tell me a little bit about herself, and what led to this decision to make such plans. She explained that she has four children, with the youngest being under 10 years of age. She had been diagnosed with breast cancer, and followed her doctor’s recommendation that she have a double mastectomy to be sure they got all the cancer. Earlier this Spring, she started feeling weak, and having very little energy. She went to see her doctor, but nothing showed up on any of the tests, so she felt confident that she was doing everything right, and eventually, her energy level would come back. It didn’t, so her doctor scheduled an MRI. On Tuesday, her doctor informed her that the news was not good. Her cancer was now situated in her lower back. She explained that the last couple of days have been really tough. I can’t even imagine how tough. She asked me to explain my beliefs, as far as what happens to the spirit after someone passes. Of course, she was most worried about her two youngest children. I took my time, spoke softly, and outlined what I believe happens to the spirit, and how the spirit becomes available to loved ones later. I based my story on personal experiences. I told her about the time I visited my mom in hospital about three weeks before her passing, and how she saw strangers standing around her bed, while I was sitting there. I related how I had asked Mom to describe them, and to tell me how many were there. Mom clearly counted more than nine, dressed in white. She did this all while I was sitting next to her bed. I explained to my new friend that when her time comes, she should not be afraid, as she will not be going alone. There will be angels present to escort her on this new journey. I also explained how my mom’s spirit, and my brother’s spirit came to visit me after they had passed. My new friend soaked in all my information, and thanked me for the beautiful explanation. Then, to my surprise, she asked if I would be able to give this same explanation to her children. Of course, I will, when the time comes, and they are ready to receive this information. I feel very blessed that I had the time available for my new friend. In fact, I spent a couple of hours, as we talked about various topics which had been heavy on her mind. On a point of interest, my friend explained that she was always the one to be there to help her friends in their time of need. She knew that it was very difficult for some of her friends to sit and talk as frankly as we did this morning. She thanked me several times for being there for her on this very troubling morning. If you have ever been down this road personally, you will understand how difficult a journey my friend is now on. Of course, she will fight to survive. She also is preparing herself for what will happen if her medical staff are unable to find an effective cure. Time only will tell. In the meantime, I shall be available to assist in any way that I am able. I will continue to pray for her, and will come to her side if she asks. I hope and pray that each of you will never have to face the kinds of decisions that my friend is facing tonight. By the way, while I was writing this story to share with you, I received a few private messages from my new friend, explaining what a good afternoon she had after I left. She was very thankful for our time together, and is looking forward to our next opportunity to get together. My friends, I am truly blessed!
Posted on: Fri, 19 Sep 2014 02:08:49 +0000
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