Bobbie Jo

10 weeks ago my sister Bobbie-Jo was diagnosed with T-Cell Lymphoma and started treatment at MD Anderson. This was such a shock to our family - immediately my thoughts were to NOT lose my faith! Our family has spent many hours with her at the hospital, running errands for my parents, and doing whatever we can to comfort her. To no avail - the meds did not work. My sister is dying and I can't do anything about it. My heart is broken. My parents are just crushed and my children are trying to understand what is going on. I am saddened by the thought that my precious nephew Jared will have to continue his journey on this earth without his mother. Her entire life she wanted to be a mom and she wanted that little boy more than anything. She has spent the last 10 years raising and nurturing him to be a strong young man. She has been a great aunt! For Example - Me "Please don't eat any more candy, Boys! It will ruin your dinner!" Aunt Bobbie-Jo, "Don't worry - you tell your mama I said it was OK! If she has a problem with it, I will take care of her!" :) This is how she handled everything. Whatever the boys wanted - Aunt Bobbie-Jo made sure they got it!

There will be a vacant spot in our hearts and our lives when she is gone. I have spent many hours with her at the hospital knowing her time is short. Last night I took the boys to see her, She told me that she looked forward to seeing their beautiful faces all day. She was even trying to take care of them while they were there with her. She just never stops. Her faith has become so strong and I know that she will be welcomed by many family members when she leaves this earth. My precious sister will leave this earth and I thank my Heavenly Father everyday for the atonement and blessing of eternal families. I wish I could make it all better and do something to take the pain and hurt away that I know we will shortly feel. I know this is part of our Father's plan and one day we will have answers. For now - we will remain as strong as we can and continue to pray for her not to suffer. I love my sister and feel grateful for the short time we have had together on this earth. (Even though there were times that were not so easy) :) God Bless and God Speed.