Think Pink

My dear friend, Renae, of Simple Sequins, asked her blogging circle to adorn their blogs with pink today. It was supposed to be her first day of chemotherapy, but it's been postponed. She still wanted us to "Think Pink" in her honor and others! The photo below is special to me because it was taken on my 50th birthday in Portland, OR.

The prayer I found online is beautiful and I offer it to all my friends⎯those in the blogging community and in my own neighborhood⎯who are dealing with this terrible illness. The numbers of those I know struggling with cancer is really quite astounding. Scary even.

Bless, O God,

all who struggle with cancer.

Empower them with hope

for each and every day.

Provide them with loving

and tender care, laughter,

and the support of love.

Grant them

courage when they are afraid,

comfort when they are in pain,

and your blessing

when all else seems hopeless,

that in their fight with illness

they may continue to praise you

and glorify your name.

Amen.

Happy Easter to all of you! May you be blessed exponentially during this Holy Season. 

Think Pink!

My sweet blogging friend, Renae, of Simple Sequins, has recently discovered that she has breast cancer and will soon start treatment. Her blog is about fashion, and she simply shines when she is modeling her ensembles. Renae's attitude is perpetually upbeat and she's incredibly KIND with a huge HEART.

For Valentine's Day I thought I'd try to honor Renae and let her know that I am praying for her and thinking about her each day. May God continue to watch over you and others battling this disease. I am confident you are going to beat this and do it in big style along the way! Hugs and love to you dear girl. ♥