I can hear someone playing a piano softly from a room just below me. This place is beginning to feel a little like home. Our room is very small, but new and it is clean. The food is very delicious, organic and it costs Gary and I together, $15.00 a day. Just down the hall from us is a laundry room, with free facilities, and next to our room is a pantry, stalked with drinks and snacks, all free. I am in a quiet room, as it is called, with a nice computer, printer and desk and a couple of chairs, again, all free to use. Each floor has a similar layout.
Yesterday we were chauffeured in a limo to the auto show. We also went to a flea market. We can go anywhere with in reason, and they will take us, no charge. Today we went to church. The drivers tell us that this is a wonderful place to work...very rewarding. The atmosphere is somewhat sad, though...so many dealing with this terrible disease. It enters in the back door of people's lives from all over the country, taking them by surprise. One lady told me today that she was ready to go home to Heavenly Father, but her husband could not part with her yet.
Church was wonderful. The Stake patriarch spoke on the power of blessings and how we need never doubt the messages received therein. It was for me for sure. I needed the boost of faith. The Relief Society president had me tell the sisters what I was doing here, and then she took my name and number down. She said she would do anything for me...just to let her know. It was so sweet and humbling. A couple of sisters said they would pray for me as I was leaving...sisters I don't even know.
Tomorrow I will finish up all my testing, and Tuesday I will know how bad and what, if anything, they can do for me here. I am waiting on the miracle. I have had so many already...I do not want to sound ungrateful. I am blown away at the love expressed in my behalf. Thanks for the emails everyone!!! And your prayers of support and faith. I will report again tomorrow.
Sunday, March 18, 2007
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Posted by EDK at 6:34 PM
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Hey Mom- your blog entry made me cry. Sounds like church on Sunday was one huge blessing from Heavenly Father. You are loved. I wish I could be with you during your stay. We are praying for you Mom. Thank you for your faith. I need it.
HI Mom, I am also crying. I think its because everything is so real. Heavenly Father answers our prayers in so many different ways. As we pray each day for you that you will be strong and healthy and feel at home those sisters in the ward you went to helped answer our prayers. I was up late the other night and a commercial for the cancer center you are at came up. I started to cry and was so thankful I could see what it looked like. Somehow seeing that commercial made me feel closer to you. And my thoughts turned again to how Heavenly Father answers our prayers. It gave me comfort to see what a beautiful place you are in. I too like April, wish that we could all be there with you. Just know that we all love you.
Just a thought tonight before I retire. I know today was to be one of information and discovery for you. I'm hoping it was full of hope and encouragement. I, like Callie, am greatful for those wonderful sisters we've never met, yet who are bound to us just as we are to each other-- through the Spirit of our Father. We're His daughters no matter where we are, and he prompts us for each other's benefit. And... the CCA has a fabulous website! Everyone should take a look... it seems like a wonderful place.
ox
Phyllis K.
Hi Edie..you have been in my prayers on a continual basis and your name is on the prayer rolls at the temple. I know you are struggling but I am so grateful that you have love and support from the sisters there. What a tremendous blessing for you and all of us back here at home. Blessings come in so many ways and you are such an example of how they have come. I have faith that you'll continue to exemplify the life of Christ through all of this and that many lives will be touched because of your beliefs. I pray that miracles will happen! Stay strong and know that you are missed. Hugs and kisses to you and Gary both. XXOO
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