Monday, February 16, 2009

No Words

Sorry I haven't been posting for a while. I just have other things on my mind and blogging is way down on my priority list right now.

Many of you know about my 17 year-old niece, Hannah, who has been battling brain cancer for almost a year. She's been admitted to Children's in Little Rock again today but tomorrow they are planning to move her into hospice care. We know that without miraculous intervention her time with us is short. I don't have adequate words to describe my sorrow and grief. For now I'll just ask you to pray for wisdom for her parents, Brad and Jill, as they make decisions tomorrow about Hannah's care. And please pray for the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, to guard the hearts and minds of all of Hannah's family in Christ Jesus. Above all, pray for Hannah's comfort and that she won't be in pain.

But in the midst of it all, we celebrate that no matter what happens, Hannah's future is secure in Jesus.


That's Hannah on the right and her younger sister, Bethany, on the left.

9 comments:

Stephanie @ My Answered Prayer said...

You're right there are "No Words". I'll be praying for comfort for her and the family (all of you)! Please keep me posted and let me know if you need any help. I'll have my house ready just in case things get too crazy for you this week...don't hesitate to call me.

Unknown said...

Lisa,

I will be praying for Hannah, her parents, and those like you who love them so much.

kellie

Mich said...

You and your precious family are in my prayers...
Michele

mer@lifeat7000feet said...

Oh Lisa, I will pray. I'm so sorry.

Amber said...

Lisa, my sweet friend. Your family is so special to us. Ours prayers are pouring....along with our tears.

Please let us know what we can do.

We're here.

Nina Diane said...

I'm so sorry and please know that Hannah and your family will be in my daily prayers.

Meredith Bell said...

Lisa,

I am so sorry to hear about your niece and what the whole family must be going through. There truly are "no words"......keeping you all in my prayers. Hannah is a beautiful girl!

Alison said...

I'll be keeping your sweet niece in my prayers. Having been on her side before, I can say it's a scary place to be, but it's so comforting to know who's in control. She's probably experiencing a peace beyond words right now, one that can only come from our Heavenly Father. Keep us updated!

Shannan said...

I just can't or want to believe it. I can't imagine what you all are feeling. You all are in our prayers...