Five on Friday... Cancer

Here I sit ready to publish a happy post about the actions I took this week to help others, part of my positivity journey I have been working on this past month. 

But, my heart

is elsewhere this afternoon.

Last night as I was going through my emails I was so excited to see my weekly post from Paula at Sweet Pea Blog. Her weekly emails titled "Today on Sweet Pea..." is always a welcome sight in my inbox.

Sweet Pea Blog

I have followed her Best of the Weekend Party for a long time, so long I can't remember when I started.  It is  a fun way to find great ideas shared by so many interesting bloggers from all over the world. I didn't expect to read the news. It stopped my heart from beating and I held my breath, until it sank in.  Paula announced that she has lung cancer. A vibrant, active and healthy woman is now going through the most difficult journey she has ever faced.

I have heard the word

CANCER too many times.

My friend Nancy just found out her daughter is going through many tests for her bladder, lung and bone cancer. My heart is broken for my dear friend. I reached for my Bible and prayed. I prayed for strength and wisdom so that I may say what needs to be said, to pray often and regularly, and to always remain positive.

I have organized some friends to start a cards blessing by sending Nancy's daughter cards from all over the world. 

Her name is:

Stephanie McManis

1200 N. Spring

Nevada, MO 64772

If you would like, please mail her a card and sign it "Guess Who?". Stephanie has always been a comedian, and loves taking selfies of herself acting silly with friends. Since her journey of tests, doctor appointments, labs and days that she can not work, her smile has been minimal. These cards have been a joy to her and not knowing who they came from has brought back her laughter and spunky smile.

This news comes after the loss of a fellow blogger. Linda over at Chocolate, One of my many addictions blog lost her battle just before Christmas.  This brought back memories of the Christmas I lost my brother to cancer. He died in my arms and Christmas has not been the same since. You can read my post about him here if you would like. He was the quiet one, the one that was so good at listening. I miss him everyday.

Five years ago, I was all alone, sitting in a surgery waiting room when the doctor came out and told me that my husband had cancer, that they thought they were able to remove most of it, but had to take part of the muscle in doing so. There I was in a strange town, a strange place, surrounded by strangers. Thankfully our prayers were answered, he was able to take radiation treatments to rid it completely. Oh, how we feel joyfully blessed.

Bj over at Bj's Sweet Nothings is facing Mr. Sweet's recent diagnosis of a tumor on his brain. Bj's blog has always been a ray of sunshine to me. 

Her love of biscuits and how happy a biscuit can make her is so funny. Her blog just make makes smile. I pray that Mr. Sweet's tests come back that he is completely healed. 

So today, instead of telling you how good I have been this past week staying positive, spreading joy when I can and again feeling joy in my heart I ask for prayers for my friends. Thank you for stopping by and I hope you will come back again real soon!

Linking up with

Five on Friday

Best of the Weekend
with Ms. Toody Goo Shoes

Foodie Friday & Everything Else

Willy Nilly Friday