Trials of others

There is a blog I have been following about a friend's nephew named Skyler. This little kid has had a rough time of life so far. He is four years old. Right before he turned two, his dad passed away from a heart tumor. And a year and a half later, his mom, Crystal, saw that he had a lump on his jaw, but due to circumstances of Skyler getting sick too often to have it removed, they had to wait til May. The lab threw it away and didn't test it for cancer. Then is June they had to have it removed again. They were again told that it was not cancer. Then in Aug, his mom noticed that he was sick and took him to the insta-care, they said he had allergies and sent them on their way. After some more issues, he was finally taken for some tests and they then learned that he has leukemia. And so I follow their blog, having my heart ache at each new post for Sklyer, his mom Crystal, and all of their family at what this kid is having to go through. 

Well, tonight as I was reading their latest post, I couldn't hold the tears back. All I could think about is how would I handle this if I were in Crystal's shoes? She lost her husband two years ago to a heart tumor, and she is now watching her 4 year old go through surgery after surgery trying to beat the leukemia. I honestly don't know how I would handle it. Just thinking of Thomas having to have so many things happen to him, I can't stand the thought. And so my heart goes out to her. I have never met her, and probably will never have that blessing, but she is in my prayers. They are amazing in my eyes. And I know that Heavenly Father must think very, very highly of them. I feel that every time I read what they are going through. 

If you want to read about these amazing people, you can check out their blog

here.

And as I think about them, I cannot help but remember 

this.

I think that they exemplify real disciples of Christ. In deed, in courage, and in faith. And stand by him at all times, in all things, and in all places and that he is assuredly standing by them now. I just pray I can be half as strong as these amazing people that I get a glimpse at.