CANCER TAKES MANY OF THE ONES WE LOVE FROM US

and we are often left to wonder why.

We are currently praying for several young parents who have to fight this cancer fight right now.

Why do young, wonderful people have to suffer from such a difficult disease and why do they have to leave this world too early?

We wonder how their spouses and children will be able to cope and continue on.

How will our Heavenly Father touch them individually and let them know they are not alone?

I have faith that he does just that.

I feel that since he knows each of us, he will find a way to personally touch the hearts and minds of those in need in a way that will speak peace to their (our) souls.

My cousin went through this several years ago. Her husband suffered and then died from cancer on his 40th birthday. She was just a young mom with 4 sons and 1 daughter.

 One of her sons (who was 10 years old when his dad passed away) has composed an inspiring piece of music and set that to photos and powerful words that tell a part of his own story of coping with the loss of his father.

As the music and words in the video speak alongside the images of deep and abiding love, it is clear to me that the Lord was so very mindful of this young boy at a time when he needed the reassuring love of our Heavenly Father and the healing power of our Savior.

My cousin has given permission for me to share this video here, thanks Laylene. (If it isn't showing up for you, you will have to visit my blog directly).

 

 

Matthew 5:4 Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.

John 14:18 I will not leave you comdortless: I will come to you.

 

**If you would like to leave a message for Spencer here, feel free to comment and I will pass that along to him.

Comments

[Joan Lloyd]

Marilyn: We don't know Spencer or his family. I remember clearly the story about his father when you posted it on your blog years ago. It was so very sad. However, I want Spencer to know that I can see the great "Gift" he has been given by his Father in Heaven. Sometimes, it takes tragic things for a gift such as his to grow and become a beautiful blessing to others. I think Spencer has done that.. Thanks, Mar, for sending us this post. Spencer's music is beautiful.

[Grandma Honey]

This was incredible. The music is amazing. Thank you Mar for posting it here.

So was this your Dad's brother's son who passed away?

[Jonathan]

I am speechless.

[Mar~]

Hi Jill,
Thanks for your comment, Dave was the husband of my first cousin, Laylene. She is the daughter of one of my dad's brothers. You probably saw the name Rich on the sign at the hotel. It said Rich, Drennan. Some of the Rich family accompanied her on the trip. Her married name was Drennan. We lived next door to this brother of my dad and his family, so we have all been very close and good friends as cousins. They are more like siblings than cousins.
When I mention my Aunt Valarie in my blog, she is the mother of Laylene.