First, I could not be more impressed with Garyn as I am today. Like a flood gate suddenly opening I had an overwhelming sense of seeing my little girl become a mature and strong young woman. I could only hope to bear a testimony as heart felt and in tune as she did today.
We went to Utah for the baptism of Caleb Livingston, our nephew and cousin. It was a nice day. However, on the drive home we received a difficult phone call. My good friend, Aaron Munn, called to let us know that cancer had once again returned to attack his wife Amy. This time, the prognosis is not good. She previously had stage 4 skin cancer that was successfully treated with stem cell and lifestyle. It appeared she was free of the cancer and had a new lease on life. This past summer they made their goal of going to the Temple. We were fortunate to be there and witness their eternal bond and having their 2 little girls sealed to them. It was beautiful and spiritual.
Aaron told me that he had just left Amy at Huntsman for a 2nd test and opinion. Just before Christmas she was teaching primary and couldn't get words to come out properly. Through MRI they determined that she has a golf ball sized tumor on her brain. They are giving her a few months to live. I asked Aaron how he and the girls are doing... his answer was touching.
He said, "Mike, thanks to you and others like you our family grew closer to God this past 2 years and even though this is horribly difficult, we are much more prepared to handle it now than we ever were". He went on to tell me that he can't imagine having to deal with it prior to going to the Temple and having a better understanding of eternity.
Today, Garyn shared her feelings. She recognizes how small her trials are and how fortunate she is to have the blessings in her life that she does with a healthy family. She expressed how comforting it was as we received this difficult news to be driving past 7 Temples along the Wasatch Front.
My friend and his little family will have a very difficult year this year. My year will likely be much much easier. I feel selfish knowing that. I hope I can stay focused on the positive things and not find myself feelings sorry for trials. I wish there was more I could do. My prayers and yours will have to be enough. May he and his little girls be comforted. May my friend Amy be at peace and know God loves her.
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7 comments:
Wow! This was a wonderful first post. I feel so blessed to be a part of this family. I'll keep this family in my prayers!
god bless them, i am so sorry to hear of there tragety. i am glad that you are there to help them...
good job mike, i admire you when you work so hard to help others.
I too will keep them in my prayers.
In your quiet times, the thought of having helped to lead them to the "Light House of the Lord" will bring peace to heal the heartache. You've done well by them, brother.
With an answer like the one he gave, the only explanation is that the Lord has prepared them and is in His thoughts. How could there not be a god with the courage that that family must be showing in a time like this.
GJ is so great. Ill just say there are times I have looked at her talkin to Taylor and wished she wasnt a cousin. It will be a time to struggle beautifully for all of you as you walk threw the next journey with them. Wendy this is the scrap book you were born to do documenting these precious months as a family for them.
I wish I had seen this post sooner. I finally got back on the computer two days ago... It is lovely, thoughtful and thought-provoking. Life is so fragile and wonderful. I am thankful that you are a part of their reason for having hope and faith. Everyone should be so blessed.
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