August 16th, will make two years since my husband of 49 years,; and father of our twelve children lost his three year long battle with cancer. That same week we had to say good bye to my brother in law on my husband's side; my husband's aunt and my son's girlfriend's grandfather, who was run over by his tractor in a freak accident. A month before that date; his younger brother ( who was the picture of health), had an aneurysm after one day on vacation with his wife in Texas when he went to see his daughter. He planned for that trip for months and couldn't wait to see her. Eight months later, my father in law passed away. We were surrounded by "Death"; at one point I didn't think I'd be able to go on, but, "YOU" are so much apart of my life and of my great big families lives. You brought us into this world and have stayed with us every minute of every day through every sorrow and every Joy and I know you'll see us through to the end. Your Peace/ Comfort/ and Grace gave us the strength to go on and to use what we've been through to help others. More than the passing; it hurt me so very much to see over the period of three long years, the man of my life suffer the way he did and not be able to help him. Not, be able to make it better. I know my other family members felt the same way of their loved ones. Today, I kissed the tears of one of my residents away as she said good bye to her friend of 37 years at her funeral. Tonight, we got news that someone very dear to us, had surgery for breast cancer. We were told that she didn't want anyone to know; but, I know, that You know that when I'm as upset as much as I am about this news; another loved one that "I" can not heal or help or make better; I LIFT it up to YOU; My Almighty; ALL Caring; All LOVING GOD!!! PLEASE, EVERYONE, I beg you to join me in lifting up your prayers for a very "Special intention." Please heal this loved one and take away any suffering. Stay with the family, and keep them strong that they may be able to provide all the help needed; and remind them that they are NOT alone; You have given us the Greatest Support system ever. We are ALL one in the Body of Christ and when one hurts we all hurt, but, when One rejoices we All rejoice. Let this be a time of Rejoicing! "Accept our praise , O LORD; for all of your glorious power." I ask in Jesus's name. AMEN.