Keeping it in Perspective

Today, an old childhood friend's husband is having his leg amputated to fight an aggressive cancer in his body.

They have 3 kids under the age of 2.5.

Another friend is facing uncertainty with her own breast cancer battle and awaiting news about her ovaries. Her son is almost 3.

A coworker's wife is battling advanced lung cancer, just a couple years after he himself fought off lymphoma.

People are dealing with some really tough stuff, daily. Everyone has shit going on in their lives. We're all a mess. Some are messier than others, that's the way of the world.

But, if the worst thing I'm dealing with today is cramps and needing to make a fresh pot of coffee to get through the rest of the afternoon, I'm doing just fine.

I'm praying for these people, and everyone dealing with tough stuff. I'm praying that they can find a little peace and comfort in their day. These things don't just happen and life shuts down. They're still attending work, taking care of their families and homes, all while going in and out of the hospital and appointments and having to emotionally process it all.

So I'll give them every ounce of prayerful courage, strength and support I can muster.