Aunt Janet

It has been a hard and emotional couple of days for my family. We received the news that Janet, my closest aunt, has been diagnosed with ALS. Seeing as this is a terminal disease, and she is only 53 years of age, our family has been having a hard time accepting this. At least, I have. My amazing aunt has done a far better job at accepting this challenge than I ever thought possible. She is such a perfect example of a Christ-like attitude. She know's this is all happening in the Lord's hands and that everything will be okay. Read her thoughts on this situation here. I am grateful for her and all she has done in her life, and will continue to do. She is selfless, Christ-like, humble, giving, loving, and beautiful. She is an angel. I am so sad for the Rife family, but I know this trial will bring them closer together and strengthen their testimonies. Michael, my closest cousin, is in Korea serving his mission right now. Rich and Janet had to call him and let him know what is going on. I cannot even comprehend what it would be like to receive that sort of call. I know he is hurting and is scared, but I also know he is strong enough to stay focused on the people of Korea. Read his letter about this here. Reading his letter brought me to tears. My heart aches knowing how sad he is. And, how much he wants to be home with his mother, but knows he needs to stay where he is. I am grateful for the Rife family and everything they do. We are constantly praying for the their's and Janet's comfort. The family is fasting for Janet Sunday, July 31st, if anyone else would like to do so. I know that I need to put my trust and faith in the Lord just as much as Janet is. That's when I'll know everything will be okay.