Relay for Life Luminaria’s
It’s getting closer to midnight and I’m working on Luminaria bags. I’m participating in Relay for Life this year and am having a wonderful experience doing so. It’s very rewarding to be a part of such a great cause. As a selling point for Luminaria bags, I offered to “scrapbook” each bag that my friends and family donated (the photo above is one of them – sorry about the blurry photo, it’s late).
Recently (Monday) I found out that my little cousin Ian was diagnosed with Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia. I have known many affected by cancer…some have survived and conquered and some have passed on, all whom have touched my life. But hearing about my little cousin Ian just about yanked my heart out. Ian’s Dad Michael (my uncle) and I have been always been very close. Michael is only a few months older than me…we grew up together and Ian is his baby.
I love to help and serve as much as possible and never before have I felt so helpless…what can I do for Mike and his family while so far away? I tried to reach Mike and I finally emailed him to make sure he knew that I would take the next flight out if he needed me. For now, I do what I can: Pray, pray, PRAY. I have fasted and prayed like never before.
Micheal has started a blog for Ian to keep everyone updated. Mike and his wife Corrie are such special and amazing parents. Mike has reported on Ian’s blog that he has begun treatment and is already showing improvement. After a few years of treatment Ian will recover!
For those of you who donated money for luminaria bags from my team, THANK YOU! I will send you all photos of your bags lit up at the Relay this weekend. I will also post some photos here on my blog).
Have a wonderful weekend!
Tags: Relay For Life
April 25th, 2008 at 9:32 am
I am so glad Ian is responding to treatment and WILL be going home…it is terrible when anyone gets sick–but little children? You described it perfectly with “yanked my heart out”. He is so cute with that rabbit! Good luck with the “Relay for Life”. I’m not familiar with Scrapbooked Luminaria bags….sounds beautiful.
April 25th, 2008 at 2:11 pm
Good Luck Ian my prayers are with ya!!!
April 25th, 2008 at 2:34 pm
Ian’s story gave me goose bumps. I wish him the best and hopefully his recovery will be fast and painless.
April 25th, 2008 at 2:38 pm
I know how gut wrenching it all can be. I’m dealing with not only my
Dad having a brain tumor but also my MIL was just diagnosed with colon cancer. You always wish you could do something but I believe in the power of prayer. I will be praying for Ian too. You luminara bags look wonderful, made me remember to have hubby donate to the local relay for life next weekend. I hope you have great weather for your Relay for Life!
April 25th, 2008 at 4:53 pm
Hi, I have never understand why there is any sickness and suffering; especially, with children. I will send positive thought and prayers his way.
I hope his prognosis is good. God bless all of you……Cindi
April 26th, 2008 at 12:25 am
Ahhh…Ian is is our prayers. We send him hope, strength & laughter. Thank you for the opportunity to think of Ian & for the Realy. It felt really wonderful to do bags for Bo, Edman & Linda so thanks for walking in their memories. I love ya!
April 26th, 2008 at 12:39 am
All the best to Ian! He’s in my prayers! xx
April 26th, 2008 at 6:59 am
Best wishes for Ian! He is such a cute little boy.
April 27th, 2008 at 2:06 pm
Christie, ((((BIG CYBER HUGS)))) to you, girl! When you told us about Ian on Saturday, I wanted to cry and then when you said he would make it with treatment, I thanked God for showing Mercy. The power of prayer is very real and I know HE hears us!! Love ya girly!
*STAMPIN HUGS* Alex