Sunday, October 2, 2011

To my wife...

It's really interesting to me how the Lord prepares us to deal with challenges.  I think it was around February or March when I first heard the Rascal Flatts song "I Won't Let Go".  I really liked it and would find it on Youtube and listen to it every now and then.  I started reading some of the comments under the videos; to my surprise  most of them were about someone who had gone through cancer of some kind and a family member saying how the song exemplified the situation.  As Anna started to go in for biopsies and tests to see what was going on with her, the message of the song kept coming back to my mind and I started to see that I was being prepared to hear those words; "It's cancer".

It was still really hard when I heard them, but I feel like I was ready to start moving forward immediately and not spend too much time being sad or feeling cheated.  The following song and video started out as a 'thank you' to our family and friends but turned into something for Anna to show her strength and impact that she has had on other people's lives, and to remind her of those people who love and support her.

If you would like to watch the video the link is below:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5947SMU0vGk

7 comments:

  1. this is such a beautiful video! you did a great job! Anna you are amazing!

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  2. Way to go Ben!!! I guess an amazing lady wouldn't just pick no ordinary gent. Hope you did well on your exam:)

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  3. That was a beautiful video and tribute to Anna. Anna, you and your family continue to be in our daily prayers.

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  4. What a beautiful video! Thanks for sharing. Keep pressing forward and know that we love you. Anna, I really love your shirt in your newest family pictures...so much so that I own one myself :) Those pictures really are precious. If you're ever in a bind, I can still come help watch your adorable kids.

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  5. I see your pictures you've posted throughout this trial and it's the same girl I remember...smiling through it all! Wishing you and your adorable family the absolute best!!

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  6. Wow Ben! You are the song. I started crying at the first picture. This was precious and so loving. It is wonderful for everyone to see how strong she has been through this (even if she thinks she hasn't.) Her smile can light up the world and she has put it on everyday I have seen her! You all have done the best anyone could and will get to shut this door sooner than later! yeah! Your family is adorable and I love the family pictures. You can feel the love in them. Love you guys much. Good luck with the recovery- Anna is stronger than she knows. She has affected so many peoples lives for the good, she has so many friends. She will finish this and there will be life after cancer. Love Jen

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  7. Nice Video... We have been praying for you and your family.

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