Solely by God's mercy, I turn 41 tomorrow.
I mourn this week the loss of a good friend and supporter, Marie. Herself afflicted with Stage 4 breast cancer, Marie generously donated to the treatment fund of Jenelyn, the second beneficiary of www.ourownlittleway.org.
Jenelyn died in 2007 of Stage 4 nasopharyngeal cancer...and now, Marie has followed her to heaven, where I can only imagine them praising God with the angels and the saints--perfectly free from human pain and suffering.
I would like to believe that I have learned to embrace death and life with equal zeal. Yet, it is a daily struggle, especially when there is so much to grieve about. My friend leaves behind a husband and four young daughters. And I cannot help but wonder when my family's turn will come.
Having just passed the five-year survival milestone (August 2009), I am not due for check up until February 2010. I feel well, sleep well, and eat well. Indeed, there is so much life and in life to be grateful for. I really should pray for more faith. It is useless to worry about tomorrow when I'm not even sure I'd be there.
Lord, let me live today, that I may take pride in the Kumon medals my children have earned by Your grace. Let me live today, that I may enjoy Torta de los Reyes Sansrival (bought from Aristocrat) with my husband and son. Let me live today, that I may love, laugh and learn once more, even for just this day--knowing with certainty that you will take care of tomorrow.
Because you let me live that October day when my mother gave birth to me...and have taken care of all my tomorrows since.
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