by maobfh 21 Jan 2012

Follow up on my nephew's cancer, after asking for design a few months ago.

I posted here about my nephew, Mason, several months ago. I posted here because I was looking for a design of a plane flying away for a quilt his mother was working on, which was initially for him but instead will be a memorial quilt.

Meganne was so nice (you guys are awesome!) and digitized a design for us. We hoped he would never need it, but ..... well, things happen for reasons.

Mason has been in and out of the hospital for several weeks, with hospice caring for him when he is home with his mom and dad. He is not well, at all. His physicians had suggested he get his affairs in order a few months ago, and he has taken steps to do just that.

This email is not to pat me on my head and say 'poor you'. This email is for 2 reasons. #1 - to follow up. I had promised I would keep you posted and realized this evening that I had not done so. (sometimes in the midst of all this, we forget to use the computer to communicate to those far away who care. I'm sorry).

#2? This is a really hard time for Mason, his mom and dad, my husband and their parents (Mason's grandparents). He's an awesome young man (and I'm not just saying that because he's family - honest) and he will be sorely missed. My family, Mason, his mom and dad, everyone could use a little prayer or two. Maybe to ease their minds and give them a little peace while this is happening. While miracles do happen, every day (and we would gladly accept one!), we are not optimistic that any miracles we might see will include a cure or reprieve. The clock is ticking. We know.

Thank you all, very much, for how you've welcomed me. You've brought tears to my husband's eyes and made his sister cry when he told her the words you have offered (I sent him the link to his computer, so he could read for himself).

We could use any help, in prayers and peace. Thank you, for giving so freely! Thank you, also, for allowing me to post something like this on an embroidery site!

Rebecca

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Comments (9)

by pennifold 21 Jan 2012

Dear Rebecca,

What a priviledge it has been to hear this young man's story and to hear how he is coping with all that is happening to his body. I've also had the opportunity to see the wonderful design in person at Meg's place and the plane was fabulous.

As Meganne has so eloquently put it I too hope that Mason's passing from this life onto the next is pain free and peaceful. I also pray that his parents and grandparents allow him to go. I truly believe that the spirit of the person who is dying awaits this release. I know this to be true as it happened with my Father. May God give you all the strength to face the future with a peace that passes all understanding. My love, prayers and thoughts to you all, love Chris

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by meganne 21 Jan 2012

I meant to add this Angel to my post.
I wish you would email me a photo of mason, he has touched my heart more than you could know. Meg

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by meganne 21 Jan 2012

Mason has been in my thoughts and prayers every day. I am so deeply saddened that the time appears to be drawing near, despite our prayers.
I will pray that, for Mason, there is no pain when the time comes. That his journey, on to something better, is a beautiful experience like his Cessna flying into the moon.
I will pray that his family will be given the strength to be there for him, that they will lose all inhibitions and be able to tell him of the great love and admiration they have for him.
That they will have the strength to give him permission to go, when the time comes. Mason will know when that happens and he will need to be free of earthly burdens so he can fly, whole, cancer free and pain free, to a far better place, where I have no doubt his 'wings' will be waiting for him.

Although I have never met this beautiful young man, I have lived with him in my thoughts every day and my tears demand free rain.

My prayers are with you, still.
Hugs and blessings, Meganne

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by crafter2243 21 Jan 2012

I think Meganne said so well what I could not put into words. God will reach out when it is time and say "You have suffered enough. Come." My prayers are with you. Angie

by marietta 22 Jan 2012

I know I cannot put this any better. Only to say my prayers are with you all.Marietta

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by christracey 21 Jan 2012

So sorry to hear of this news. Sending prayers for everyone concerned & you never know miracles do happen!

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by mops Moderator 21 Jan 2012

Thank you for the update, I wish it could have been better news. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!

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by shirlener88 21 Jan 2012

Rebecca, how we had wished for other news - we will be praying for acceptance of God's will for Mason and that they family can have peace in knowing that there are many that care - that are praying around the world - for them and Mason.