Totally off the topic of wls....

Nov 11, 2009

 I posted this on my "My Space" blog. I'm not a religious person, I'm more spiritual. I wanted to post this for a few reasons. First, because I think any kind of prayer to any deity in large numbers, works. Secondly, I am broken-hearted for this family. Third, it's the only thing I can think of to be of any kind of help since they are in North Carolina and I'm in Utah. Read on.....

I strongly believe in a higher power. I know that one exists. I cannot tell you who or what this power is, but I have felt it and been helped by it more times in my life than I can count.

For those of you who also believe in the power of prayer, I will ask you to pray for my friend's mom. Her name is Pearl and she was one of 3 moms I had when I was a very young teenager. I had my mother, Debbie's mom; Louise and Mary's mom; Pearl. All three of these women were instrumental in teaching me what the words, "Strength" and "Grace" meant when you applied it to a person. These three women were and are the strongest women I've met in my 45 years.

Sadly, we lost Mom Louise a few years ago. When Debbie and I were reacquainted, I found out that she had passed away. I wish I could've seen her once more. I loved her so much and remember the things that she taught me about life.

My mom is still her amazing self. She's very active and fit and has a zest for life that I hope to have when I am 81. My mom is incredible and I miss her every single day. I can't wait until June when she comes out here to see us.

Mary's mom, Pearl. She was an independent woman, fighting to keep her family together back in the late 70s when women were getting divorced and having to go back into the workplace. She was an example for me. She worked her ass off to provide for her children. She is such a role model. I adore her. I just read Mary's blog. Pearl has cancer. Apparently, it has spread to her liver. I ask that all of you who read this, pray for her. Pearl is an amazing woman who has so much left to do. Her family loves her so much. I love her, too. Please pray for her and spread the word. I believe in the power of prayer. It has helped me and I will do anything I can to help Mary's family.

Please pray that there is something to be done. Please pray that this family will have the strength to stand beside her and behind her during this time.

Thanks.

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