A beautiful light flickered, then went out.
A light that once shone brightly,
Full of life and spunk;
Always asking questions
And even giving an occasional attitude.
A beautiful light flickered, then went out.
Collecting bugs from the yard,
Trophies from heaven;
"Let's go swimming, the water's great!"
Later, sitting with droopy eyes next to the campfire.
A beautiful light flickered, then went out.
Growing up is not always easy for a teenage girl,
Awkward adolescence,
Good friends, bad friends,
Boys.
Oh, boy!
Decisions - some good, some bad.
Feeling sick.
Leukemia?!
Reality check.
Growing up is not always easy for a teenage girl.
Hospital stays that seem to go on forever!
Poked, prodded and tested
As if she was a pin cushion;
But take heart,
Everything is going as planned.
Medications and trips to Pittsburgh
Follow-up, check-up,
Cheer up girl,
Everything looks great!
Growing up is not always easy for a teenage girl.
Wonderful, caring people
Nurses that truly love their patients;
Open, honest and helpful.
They are simply blessings,
Angels sent from above.
Recovery.
Chances are very good that this is coming to an end.
Stay on track,
All looks good.
Medications and trips to Pittsburgh - YUCK!
Make a wish, any wish.
Hawaii it will be,
Take your Mom, take your Dad,
Take your sisters too!
Recovery is so sweet!
Bad news - it's back.
By the way, Merry Christmas.
Just another week and it is off again to Pittsburgh
But this time the odds are not as bright.
Make a wish, any wish.
The marrow transplant.
Lots of hope.
Complications as weeks turn into months!
Things are not going as smoothly as the first round of treatments.
Complications.
Hopeful.
Confused.
Fighting.
Praying.
Surrounded by chemical pumping machines.
Tired.
Complications.
Tears.
Questions.
Prayers.
Nurses and doctors that continually show deep compassion.
Love.
Exhausted.
Tiring of the fight.
Trusting in God.
Many more tears.
Make a wish, any wish.
Life is not easy for a teenage girl.
Look to the Lord with open arms.
A beautiful light flickered, then went out.
You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives. So then, don’t be afraid. I will provide for you and your children (Genesis 50:20-21).
