For the Good

Toddler Katie, sitting pretty for a portrait ...

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.

~ Romans 8:28

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Forever...

"If I had a flower for every time I think of you... I would walk forever in my garden." ~ Alfred Tennyson

Katie loved flowers, especially yellow ones, and she liked to pick them herself and make bouquets. She would always give them away.

She also loved angels; her favorites were Lady angels with long blonde hair. She didn't like cherubs very much because they had no clothes.

These are a few of the things that I remember and it makes me smile...

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Some People

Above is a picture of a beautiful toddler named Katie. Below is a fervent poem that I wrote shortly after she was diagnosed with cancer. It is somewhat "woe is me" but heartfelt.

Some People

Some people have normal lives
What a concept
They can go out to eat
Or to a movie
And blend in
Just like everyone else
We don’t
They stare
Some people
A few openly
Others discreetly
All with pity
Children sometimes
Ask innocent questions

Why is she different

From everybody else

Some people get teary-eyed

Some shy away as if

Cancer were contagious

(It’s not)

I want to say

Don’t you realize

You are in the presence

Of an angel?

I want to cry out

Don’t pity us

We are okay

But I smile

Nod politely

Accept the sympathy

For what it is worth

Some people

Have

Normal lives

What a

Concept

for katie by mom 1996

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All Things New

This verse speaks to my heart today... I know my little girl is with God. And we will be there too one day! No tears, no pain...

And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away. And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful. ~ Revelation 22:4-5

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Sisters

Sisters forever...

If we are to have real peace, we must begin with the children. - Mahatma Gandhi

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Katie's Dad

Today is Katie's daddy's birthday. Above is a picture she drew for him. It's a cherished piece of artwork.

Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. ~ 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

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Best Buddies

Sweet sisters, all smiles...

A sister is a gift to the heart, a friend to the spirit, a golden thread to the meaning of life. ~Isadora James

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