Hello All,
I know it's been a little while since Chris has been able to post to her blog. I guess I'm taking advantage of being the blog administrator by doing this, but I feel it's important. I will give the short hand version with a few of my thoughts added.
I can speak with absolute confidence that all of us adore Chris and have been amazed at her strength, endurance, and positive attitude. Right now though she's having a pretty rough go of things. She's wanted to update her blog but honestly has not felt up to doing it. Leave it to me right Seester? = ) Here goes....
She had her second round of the new treatment this past Tuesday. Chris really doesn't feel well, bad headaches, yukky stomach, and overall just exhausted. She's discouraged. I know I have a hard time hearing her talk that way because she is always so strong and optimistic, but I've tried to talk to her about this, letting her know it's ok to let us know she's struggling. Does that make sense? I'll be honest, I have a really hard time knowing it's getting to her, 'cause gosh, if it's actually getting to her, it must be terrible. Wrongo. It's just that my amazing, wonderful, gorgeous, inspiring Sister is human and it's ok for her to be discouraged and have moments, hours, days, weeks, however long, where this really sucks. Sometimes I think Chris thinks she needs to be strong for all of us, but that's just not her job. So, let's be strong for her and give her a soft place to fall. She loves reading your comments and is really touched by the countless people who love and support her. The number really is countless. I have never, ever heard of a person who didn't love Chris from the moment they met her. So. We're here for you Chris. Let us be strong for you! Take a break, rest, keep your feet up, pet Tucker, cry a little, scream a little, laugh at your crazy family, wish your Sister didn't have the password to your blog, whatever helps ok? It's not team Jacob or Edward this year, it's Team Chris. T-shirt info to come shortly. Who wants one?
I better wrap this up. I'm getting a little too emotional right now to continue and then I'll really get in big trouble for saying too much. Thanks everyone for putting up with this intrusion, and thanks for loving my best friend so much, my Seester.
-Barbra
-Barbra
Thanks to Barb for the post...have been checking it everyday:)
ReplyDeleteDear Chris,
Everyone is sending their love, hugs, prayers of support...you hang in there! Surround yourself with the love of your family and friends-
we're all here for you
Love, Robin & Craig
Thanks Barb for updating Chris's Blog. I've been thinking about Chris all week and hoped to hear how her last infusion was.
ReplyDeleteChris, you're a strong woman - strong in character, strong in will, and strong in faith. Know that God will not give you more than you can handle. Trust Him to get you through this.
I wish I could take some of your pain and worry away - I'd do it in a hearbeat. But all I can do is tell you I love you and ask you please, don't give up. Keep fighting for all of us who can't imagine a world without you. Sending hugs to you, Ken your kids and grandkids. I hope they know we are there for them too. Please let us know if we can help in any way.
Love - Carol
P.S. I have a bag of orange chocolate sponge candy with your name on it here....
Love this post! You are such a wonderful seester (that's so funny because that's what I call my sister too.)
ReplyDeleteChris- You are loved by so many. Everytime I look at my little heart bracelet I think of you because you once told me how much your means too you, all of your hearts strung together as one. You are strong and beautiful and I love you!
~Eliza