The offer on the first house fell through (our intuition told us it would). Now we are on to plan B- in the midst of negotiations on house #2. One that we haven't seen before but my sister Heather and her husband have and they love it so we are trusting them and what you've seen online and going with it. We know we love the neighborhood and the layout is alot like ones we've seen so we're comfortable with that. We have a plan C too if this one falls through. We are well prepared.
Last night after an incredible evening watching the sun go down over the Beaufort River, T and I made a list of all the things that need to be done- before the movers get here and after. I told him I was glad we hadn't done this any sooner or later. No sooner so I wouldn't be stressing for weeks about it and no later because the movers come in 1 WEEK. I think it's finally hitting me we are moving. Starting a new journey. Allowing myself to be excited- excited to be near family. Excited to get to spend so much time with my nieces and nephews. T's little sister Laur is due at the end of May with a little bean. Babies galore- love it!
T and I got some devastating news last night. Our dear friend Meredith has made a turn for the worst in her battle against cancer. Here is an excerpt from her CaringBridge page (click the link to read the rest)....
Dear Friends,
It is Uncle Doug again standing in for Julie (Meredith's mom). Muff has turned another corner in her journey and we wanted you, the faithful, to know. Her visit to the med center today revealed what we suspected, her liver is failing. Dr. Helft informed them this morning that there will be no more chemo, no more tests and they are calling in Hospice. She will have her abdomen drained this afternoon. We are devastated but not defeated. We are broken hearted but not broken spirited. We are disappointed but not disillusioned. Meredith handles the news as only she could. She wept and then got up off the mat and went to visit another cancer patient to give encouragement. That's our girl!
When T and I read this last night our hearts wept for her and her husband as this hits a special place in our hearts. It really puts life into perspective. I was diagnosed just 3 weeks after her. Things can change in an instant. God has blessed us with me feeling well for so long but that could change. Her prognosis is now down to just a few weeks. What would one do with this news? Please keep her and her dear family in your thoughts and prayers as they are walking this extremely devasting journey.
Dear Meredith on her wedding day. Photo taken from CaringBridge Page.
10 comments:
My heart is breaking for her and for her family... I will keep them in my prayers.
I love the new profile picture of you and your sweet husband, by the way...
That is terrible news. I will keep all of you in my thoughts.
Ali,
Ever since you told us about her I have been reading her website and my heart goes out to her family and husband. It is good to know though that her faith is strong and I truly believe that she has touched some many lives, she definitly touched mine.
Love you and I am so anxious for you and Tom to get back to the midwest!
Katie
Alison,
I hope that everything with your move and your new home works out! It will be exciting for you to be near family again and back in Indiana! Maybe you can even go visit the old AGD house ;-) I have been reading about Meredith since you posted on her and I was so sad to read her uncle's post yesterday. Her and her family are in our prayers as well as you and yours.
Kelly
You don't know me, and I don't even recall how I came across your blog, I think one blog referred me to another. It's amazing how people I don't know have touched my heart. I read of your friend Meredith and it hurts my heart to see a beautiful young girl go through this ordeal with her family. I am now reading the journal her family has been posting. My point is that there are people you don't even know personally praying for you. And I am, praying for you and your friend Meredith. Please feel free to come visit my blog just to know that I am a normal gal myself, but learning so much about God from inspiring people like you and your friends.
Oh Ali! You know we will be thinking and praying for her too as well. I get very frustrated thinking about this.....it is just not fair. Thanks for keeping us posted. We will start praying immediately.
Kimberly
Your continued strength and compassion astounds me. :)
I will pray for grace for all during this time...soon she will not have anymore pain and will be with the Lord.
Dearest Alison,
Thank you for sharing Meredith's page. I spent the entire weekend reading her story. She is a beautiful woman and courageous warrior and she has touched so many people. Including me. I see that she passed this morning. My heart and prayers are with her family. I believe she is in peace now. You continue to be in my heart and prayers too. Love
Andrea Weber
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