Thursday, March 24, 2011

BLESSINGS AND TEARS



These bright, cheery flowers greeted Chris when he went for his Doctor visit yesterday. They were presented with Congratulations on FIVE YEARS Cancer-Free. That was a cherished goal, and the uplifting of many, many prayers.

Our family has recently suffered a great tragedy and loss, and so we will try to concentrate on the Good Things as we grieve---the sweet memories and the times of joy, and we know that we have been Truly Blessed.





14 comments:

  1. Rachel - I'm so happy for Chris. And so sorry for the loss. Love and good thoughts from me.

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  2. Rachel, please know that my heart hurts for you and your family as you go through this sad time.

    What a wonderful milestone for Chris -- I will remember you all in my prayers, my friend.

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  3. Hi, my friend....I've missed talking to you. I am so thankful for your good news about Chris. What worries that must alleviate! And, I can hear in your voice that you are hurting deeply in your loss. I am so sorry. Rejoicing and Grieving all at the same time...2 totally different emotions that take so much out of you. How wonderful to know that God offers us so much to be thankful for in the midst of tragedy. It sure helps me to keep going sometimes. God bless you, my friend. May your heart be filled with JOY and with PEACE.
    Tonja

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  4. Thinking of you today! Sending love and hugs from KY.

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  5. Congratulations to Chris - and to all who love and care for him. I well know the joy of that five year celebration.

    It is good God gives us these wonderful moments because they do help us to stay focused and balanced. I will be holding you close in my heart and prayers.

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  6. Dear Rachel, I am so happy Chris had a good report and the daffodils are beautiful.

    I am saddened by your remark about a loss in your family. I will lift you up with prayer to help you get through the grief and loss of someone you loved deeply.
    Blessings and love to you and your family.
    Jeanne

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  7. Such wonderful news about Chris. What a blessing!

    I'm very sorry about your loss. I will be thinking of you and praying for you and your family.

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  8. A blessing for you all,and so sorry for your loss

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  9. Thank you ALL---such sweet friends and uplifting comments.

    We are very grateful for Chris' milestone and also for the life of our Dear One.

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  10. Dear Rachel, I am thinking of you today and wanted to tell you that you are loved. Even though we have never met I know you in my heart. Love prayers and blessings for release from your pain of your loss is sent your way everyday at this sad time.
    Jeanne

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  11. Sending you and your family my love.

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  13. Five years clean- Chris deserves those happy words! I am almost 5 years into my own journey- living WITH cancer- it is an uplifting thought to realize that we've been gifted this much bonus time with our loved ones here.
    I'm sorry to learn that this good news is tempered with loss for your family- you are always in my heart, dear Rachel.

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  14. Hugs, for both. Hugs of celebration, sympathy and support.

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