So, we got the news this week that my brother Matt has cancer. He's the last person you'd think of that would have it. He won first place in the state wrestling competition at 189 pounds his senior year of high school. He went to a big 10 school, wrestled there and did well academically. He's an investment banker, a skiier, has about 2% body fat, and eats well. The past few months he lost his appetite, had excessive itching, and "knew" something was wrong. They finally figured it out when they saw his chest x-ray... It's probably lymphoma, but we won't know until his biopsy next Monday.
So, "why?" is the question that comes to mind. Really, no one knows. Life isn't promised to be easy or without struggle, we are just promised to have the grace and strength to deal whatever happens through dependence on the Lord. My prayer for Matt is of course, full recovery ...and additionally, that he has a new and clear perspective about life that guides him with clarity that none of us who don't go through what he does will have. Join us in prayer for Matt. Josh and I sent the above picture to him last night with our "Live Strong" bracelets that we bought to wear in honor of him. Why are we smiling? Because If anyone can fight this, it's Matt, and we'll be behind him 100%.
I don't know if blogs are supposed to be this "heavy," but really, life isn't always perfect. This is what is important in our lives right now, so please keep him in your prayers. I will be joining my family in Denver next weekend to show support and see what's going on from a medical perspective. We'll keep you updated.
Heidi
6 comments:
tough stuff, josh...thanks for sharing...thanks for keeping us posted...you will have a circle of friends praying with matt, you, and your family...with love from colorado...
We will pray for Matt. Good that you are supporting him not only as family but in prayer.
Friend..I just read your blog and am calling you now. We will be praying and he will win the fight. I just know it!!! love you!
Wow! This is the perfect place for things of this nature. Look at all the prayers that are lifted up because of your posting! We will also be praying for your family, Heidi. Thanks for sharing and hope you have a wonderful trip and time with family!
good seeing you this sunday, heidi...sorry again for my misunderstanding...now i see your name at the bottom of the blog...even as i was praying with misunderstanding, god knew the intentions...god bless matt, you, and your family...
I'll be praying for Matt. I know the time together over the weekend will be a special time where he'll feel supported and loved!!
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