Brave

January 8, 2015

Sarah made it to her first day of her second semester today, carrying on her body the trauma of eight biopsies.

Not feeling great (and breaking my heart–truth be told) but doing her best.

I hate that she has to be so brave.

 

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  1. Margie says:

    Praying.

  2. sharyn McDonald says:

    Becky, I have already commented, but was reading in “Jesus Calling” today and this is part of what was written: When you bring me prayer requests, lay out your concerns before Me. Speak to Me candidly; pour out your heart. Then thank Me for the answers that I have set in motion long before you can discern the results. When your requests come to mind again, continue to thank Me for the answers that are on the way. Thank you Jesus!

  3. Katrina says:

    Sarah, I hope your day was okay. But remember also to treat yourself a bit in the weekend with a good book or something.

  4. Ann Martin says:

    Surrounded by hugs and love as well as prayers for all. Sarah is a hero!! Keep looking up.

  5. Anonymous says:

    Thinking of all of you with love & prayers. Just listened to your song “Blanket”….and being reminded of how God’s presence & peace covers us. His Blanket is around you & Sarah today. Stay warm in Him. Be blessed & refreshed. If you want to go to lunch together or Thrift Store shopping or whatever, give me a call or email. Kay

  6. Gail says:

    Reading post and heart breaking. Brave and precious Sarah

  7. Mrs. Pam says:

    definitely courageous, sweet Sarah!

    I’m sure I’d be emulating the Cowardly Lion.

  8. Pam D says:

    Princess Groovy Chick is also a Warrior Princess. That will never change. She is one of my heroes….

  9. Jan Reuther says:

    Brave, indeed! She knows Who is in her corner. May the Lord continue to watch over you as you recover, Sarah.

  10. Linda in Pgh says:

    Beautiful, brave Sarah . . . Such an inspiration to so many. Praying that all of you find.comfort in His loving arms as He wraps them tenderly around you and holds you close as you wait for the results and that those results are good. Sarah has faced so much and always with such strength, courage and faith. Sarah is certainly a remarkable person. The world is a better place because of her. Waiting and praying with you.
    Linda in Pittsburgh

  11. Melanie says:

    Reading all the words from such sweet hearts! I don’t have much to add… both of you are so brave, along with that sweet man of yours. Love you.

  12. Joy says:

    Brave, beautiful, strong Sarah you got this and know there are so many praying for you. I can’t even imagine how hard the wait is for the results. I hope the next few weeks go by quickly and that you get a good report. Hugs

  13. Betty Lingle says:

    Just keep sending your body where it needs to go…we know your real self is above all this! Praying always

  14. Judy says:

    God bless her…………she is very BRAVE! Will continue to pray for God’s protection over her….

  15. Jenna Hoff says:

    Sarah is very brave indeed. I am amazed that despite the pain and trauma, she is able to return to school the very next day after the biopsy. Sarah has experienced so much, yet she continues to move forward and live life well with courage and strength. It reminds me of a quote by Nelson Mandela: “I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it.”

  16. Tiffany Hawkins says:

    Brave and Beautiful…

  17. Margie M says:

    Sarah I hope you are feeling more comfortable today. I’m sure you’re thinking what happened to me yesterday, I can’t believe it. Praying for great results

  18. Robin says:

    Praying for brave Sarah and all of your family!

  19. Catherine says:

    I think as parents we hurt more then they do. Children bounce back quickly and can compartmentalize there differant things in life. Better then we parents. We hurt so bad for them because that’s our heart walking around. Bless you Sarah! Becky keep the faith!! Hugs to ya’s!!

  20. Lesley says:

    Wouldn’t you much rather it be yourself than your child? It double hurts when it’s on of our babies. I, too, have a brave one and it breaks my heart that he even has to be brave. But he soldiers on, and I have so much admiration for him, just like your Sarah. She is inspiring and a very strong young woman, thanks to you and Steve. Tomorrow will be a better day.

    • Becky says:

      Lesley,

      Yes, that is so very true. I would much rather go through the trauma myself; it would hurt a lot less. And I know there is a LOT of unseen, unnoticed bravery that goes on in your family from day to day . . . hugs to you!

  21. Mel says:

    You have raised such an amazing person. Sarah has always faced everything head on and ready to deal. She is such an inspiration to so many people. We can all learn from her.

  22. Karen Cathey says:

    Hate to see our children hurting in any capacity, and this is such a hard procedure and too long a wait. Continued prayers.

  23. Kristina says:

    Brave and beautiful. You’re an inspiration, Sarah.

  24. Dale Tousley says:

    I admire her courage so much.

  25. Kim Waggoner says:

    You’re one of my heroes, Sarah..
    Praying without ceasing for you.
    With much love,
    Kim from TN

  26. Shawn says:

    Lots of hugs Sara, you are a trooper! Hope you have a wonderful day at school and take care! Praying for you and your family that you get great results in the next couple of weeks.

  27. dmantik says:

    Don’t know how to insert one of those heart icons, but here’s a homemade rendition….<3

    love, deb

  28. Mary H says:

    She was taught well about bravery. It does hurt our mamas’ hearts, though. I am confident she will be fine and getting back to school is probably very good “medicine” for her. Praying.

  29. Desera says:

    God bless her beautiful self! Praying here in very chilly upstate New York and keeping my fingers crossed for Sweet Sarah! <3

  30. Shannon says:

    Lots of HUGS! Stay strong you are a very brave girl, you got this!!

  31. LeeAnne says:

    As brave as they get. That sparkle just isn’t there in that picture but it WILL return. Hang in there Sarah.

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