This past weekend my friend's little girl was diagnosed with cancer. She's only three years old. There have been many many prayers said this week for Emma, and also tears shed, but the one bright beacon of hope has been St. Jude's Hospital.
St. Jude's accepts patients regardless of their ability to pay and their survival rates are astounding. At this time of devastation for my friend, her husband, their families and friends, we can at least take comfort in knowing that the Lord knew to send them to Memphis for optometry school. Memphis, where nobody ever thinks they'll end up, happens to house the world's best hopsital for children with cancer.
I am running a 5K on Thursday for St. Jude's Hospital and for Emma. The run is no longer for me. I feel priveleged to do what little I can for their family and thank God we're here in Memphis.
St. Jude's accepts patients regardless of their ability to pay and their survival rates are astounding. At this time of devastation for my friend, her husband, their families and friends, we can at least take comfort in knowing that the Lord knew to send them to Memphis for optometry school. Memphis, where nobody ever thinks they'll end up, happens to house the world's best hopsital for children with cancer.
I am running a 5K on Thursday for St. Jude's Hospital and for Emma. The run is no longer for me. I feel priveleged to do what little I can for their family and thank God we're here in Memphis.
3 comments:
Wow, I didn't even know St. Jude's was in Memphis. how neat that you are doing a 5k for the, right when you can support your friend and her little girl. Good luck!
Oh, that is so sad! Any word on how she is doing? Way to go finishing your 100 miles, starting again, and doing the 5K!!! How did it go? You are one amazing girl!!
That's to bad. I wanted to wish you a Happy Birthday as well chica! Sorry I'm belated as well.
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