In every letter, I wanted to bring out the truths we know about our God:
Here’s what I wrote:
Halfway Point!
This is where we throw some confetti.
In every letter I added some special stickers. We still love stickers even when we’re grownups, don’t we? I know I do. The weeks six and twelve letters I filled with pink confetti. I hope that didn’t make too big a mess in the chemo treatment room. In one of the letters I placed a small Christmas ornament. Her treatments will be finished around Christmas, so I thought this would be a little glimmer of hope. (For once I was thankful that Hobby Lobby puts their Christmas décor out in the middle of summer!)
I wanted every one of these letters to be filled with hope. Like I wrote at the beginning, I wanted her to be reminded that she is not alone, and I wanted my letters to direct her gaze to God. That’s really all we can do sometimes in this life isn’t it? Gaze on God. Meditate on His Word. Pray. Talk to Him. Listen to His still small voice and remember that even with the number of hairs on my head changing daily (mine are and I’m not even undergoing chemo treatments) He knows the number. We are never forgotten, never alone, and we are valuable to Him! “Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? And not one of them is forgotten before God. Why, even the hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not; you are of more value than many sparrows.” Luke 12:6-7
What experience have you had as a caregiver, or friend, comforting someone with cancer?
30 Comments
8/20/2019 09:29:48 am
What a beautiful gift! I love that you wrote these and that you shared them. Pinning this great resource!!!
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8/20/2019 01:32:33 pm
Thank you Rebecca. I hope they will encourage others to do the same.
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Oh my goodness Patty, this is so beautiful!! You are a precious lady and I am definitely hanging on to this idea. I had a dear friend, our ladies leader, that had cancer twice in the matter of 2yrs. It had spread to a different area. This would have been such a good thing for her but now I'll have it in case someone else I know is ever in this very challenging season! I loved this quote "Don’t lose hope. When the sun goes down, the stars come out." Thank you for sharing this!!
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8/20/2019 01:35:06 pm
April, you are so kind! I hope the idea goes on to inspire others to touch the lives of people in their circle of influence who are suffering with cancer or some other illness.
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Patsy, this is such a beautiful idea. I've always had a "thing" for handwritten notes. There's something special about knowing someone took the time to write just for you. Thank you for including the content from all 12 notes here. I'm definitely saving this post for future reference.
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8/20/2019 01:38:00 pm
Jana, the art of a handwritten letter (or note) has almost been lost. There is for sure something special about receiving one, and it's so much cheaper than a $6 card! Cheaper and more meaningful. Win. Win.
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8/20/2019 01:39:41 pm
Gayl, thank you. She and I both cried over the letters a bit. Lots of hugs. Her treatments begin this Friday. Please keep her in your prayers.
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8/20/2019 01:04:31 pm
What a beautiful gift. I went through cancer and the cards I received were treasured, as a visit could be too much, a note in the mail or a phone call was very uplifting. I especially loved what you said about prayer in day 3. Thanks for sharing this touching gift. I will be using this idea, although, I am hoping I don't need it anytime soon. 8)
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8/20/2019 01:41:59 pm
Debra, it's one of those things you're glad to have when you need it but hoping you never will need it. Cancer is such an ugly thing but so much can be gained by it as well. You gain a compassion that you never had before. Glad you beat it! Take care. :)
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8/20/2019 01:20:54 pm
I love this resource. I've had several friends with cancer the past few years and I never know what to say or how to encourage them. I sit to send a card but nothing comes. I'll be back to these I know!
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8/20/2019 01:44:35 pm
Tiffany, thank you! It's really difficult to know what to do or say, I agree. This resource is a great springboard to begin that conversation—or write a few notes! :)
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8/20/2019 06:00:10 pm
What a wonderful post, everyone could use a friend like you. I repinned this.
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8/27/2019 10:59:19 am
Thanks Maree! That's a great idea too. I may use that— a cute, quart-sized Mason jar with a pretty plaid ribbon tied around the top, filled with slips of paper containing encouraging passages of Scripture. . . I LOVE THAT!
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8/27/2019 11:01:53 am
Kristie, we both cried over them. Hugged. Cried. Hugged. Cried. They encouraged me probably more than they did her actually. Funny how things work out like that.
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8/25/2019 07:11:35 pm
What a beautiful gift you have given your friend! Thank you for sharing your letters with us :).
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