Is not being able to be there for special things and family get-togethers. And recently it has seemed like we have missed out on some pretty big family events. We missed our neice Jordyn's graduation on Friday and our nephew, Kambren's baptism on Saturday and our neice Shantel got married April 28. It was so hard seeing the pictures of everybody together and knowing that we missed such special things. We have missed baby blessings and getting to squeeze a few brand new bebes who have made their debuts while we have lived afar. Broc has had to miss out on his sister's wedding and my Grandma's funeral. Sometimes it is just so hard not being able to be there when you know all of your family is getting together. I love both of our families so much and I love spending time with them.
We found out last week that our sweet neice, Kaelyn, has a cancer. They found a tumor (Wilms tumor) on her left kidney. They are removing the tumor and her left kidney today, she is probably still in surgery as I am typing this. It is killing me that we aren't there. That we aren't there to help babysit little Isaac (Kaelyn's brother). Or make dinners for their sweet family. Or just be there to give hugs. I really just wish we could hop on a plane and be there with them. This is really the hardest part about living so far away.
I am so grateful for technology that at least allows us to skype with our families. We were able to feel like we were there (sort of) for her Farewell Kidney party on Saturday. I guess I should be grateful for that. Oh how we love you sweet Rae!
Yesterday we each made a picture/ card for her.
Knowing that snail mail takes a good month, we emailed it to her.
We sure do love you Kaelyn! Know that we are praying for your sweet family Chels and Brock! xoxo
4 comments:
This may sound weird, i found your blog through brooke davis's bitsofb when you commented I linked over to your page. I read a few blog posts and I feel better for having done so:) you seem like an amazing person with an amazing family and testimony. I just wanted to say how much I appreciated catching a glimpse of who you are:)
Elise, you are so sweet. Thank you so much for taking the time to comment. It really meant a lot!
What a great way to support. Living far away from family is hard. We found out my sis is having twins and it's hard not being able to help out. You hit the nail right on the head. p.s. What a great idea for Kaelyn, having a Farewell Kidney party! It's so sweet.
Poor girl. And so young. I hope everything goes well for her. It's so hard not being there with family. Don't you wish tickets were at least 100 bucks so we could attend to family during hard times.
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