My sister, Diana, has suffered from both Crohn's Disease and Colitis since we were in high school. In fact we almost lost her my senior year. For the past decade she has fought these diseases while still having 3 children under her roof. I wish I could tell you that she's made perfect choices in life, but that would be a lie considering the only person who ever made perfect choices in life was Jesus. I really wish I could tell you that sometimes when I've seen her sick that I've been able to remain compassionate towards her, but the truth is I've failed there too. Today I got word that Diana is in the hospital again. Her disease has damaged her colon so badly that doctors say it looks like it was shredded by Freddie Krueger. They don't really know what to do with her now and as her brother, I really don't know what to do either, except pray and ask for prayer for her. So if you can, please do.
In all of this, I don't think I've met someone with the God-given strength and resilience that my sister has. She is a survivor and a fighter. He has upheld her in his hand for years now. Hopefully one day the strength he has given her will be used to help others. I have to believe it will.
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