While I rejoice that she has been delivered through the fire and into the arms of her Saviour, my heart breaks for those who have been left behind: her husband of 23 years, John, their two young sons, Cody and Ryan and many other family members and friends. Please pray for them as they mourn.
What I will always remember about Tana was that she was beautiful, both inside and out. If you will take some time to read her blog "In the Shadow" on the sidebar, you will get the opportunity to experience the beauty that she had in Christ.
I wanted to share a few excerpts from her blog that captured my attention last night.
The first was written by Tana in early March of this year as she was recovering from her first hip surgery:
It snowed today and the boys got out of school at 1:00 pm. It was fun to watch them play in the front yard snow through the window and throw snowballs - just wish I could be out there with them because the snow forts and the snowmen need my creative touch!
Which brings me to what's on my mind for all you wives and moms today: take time to play with your kids and enjoy being with them - enjoy the little things like those crazy carpools and those sport games they play that you'd never watch except that they are your kids and volunteering at those chaotic school events:) Enjoy your husbands - take every opportunity to show that you love them and respect them. John and I have been married for almost 23 years and I can see so many things now that I have taken for granted for a long time.
I guess there's nothing that makes you appreciate life more than not being able to live it. So love and be loved today. Thank God for what you have - though your life may not be perfect, it is good and perfect in His time.
The second was written yesterday morning by her husband John, after she had gone to be with Jesus:
Men, give you wives a hug today and everyday, pray for them daily. We have all heard it said so many times that we do not know how many days we have here on this earth. It's true.
My prayer is that what Tana has written over the last 10 months would speak to you in some way no matter where you are in you walk with Jesus and that you would draw closer to Him as a result.
How we take each day, each person in our lives for granted. Things can change in an instant.
So take time for those you love today. Spend some time with God. This is the day we have all been given.
9 comments:
Thank you Sweet Molly for all your powerful sharing. I know it’s sometimes a difficult task, but your words and those of others are touching lives and are much more far reaching than we can possibly imagine. My sweet cousin just laid her husband in the arms of Jesus a couple of weeks back. As difficult as it was for her and our family, she is daily rejoicing that he is in the presence of our Lord. Thank you over and over again for sharing your trails, courage and happy moments.
Love and blessings
I've just spent an hour reading your entire blog. I love your positive outlook. Your faith hasn't wavered. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Stage 4 cancer can be beat.
I've very sorry about your cousin. My heart breaks for your family.
Molly,
Heather from http://thesnydernews.blogspot.com/ sent me over.
I want you to know that I am praying for you and your family.
Stay strong.
Heather sent me over, and I'm so glad that she did!
This post made me cry. I'm sorry for your loss and will be praying for Tana's family.
Also sending a few prayers up for you, and that you will win your battle with the dust bunnies!
God bless you and may He give you the strength that you need!
Im sorry for your loss.
What she had to say and what her husband had to say are both beautiful and true. And Im glad you have posted them as a reminder to the rest of us. Thank you.
I am so sorry for your loss. You retain a sweet spirit through so many difficulties.
Thank you for sharing your journey..and Tara's journey. You are a blessing.
Just coming over from http://thesnydernews.blogspot.com/
I am going to bookmark your blog and read it as soon as I have a chance, but have to finish dinner for the hubby first :) You are in my prayers. I haven't had cancer personally, but my dad and other close relatives have had it and I know some of what you and your family are going thru.
WOW... I will keep your family in my prayers. Life is so precious and wonderful...Best wishes...enjoy each day. I know you can win this battle.
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