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"Die Stuff"

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A few weeks ago our Lily, age 4, out of the blue said to Aaron, “We don’t talk die stuff.” True, we don’t talk “die stuff” with Lily, but the other truth is when you have stage IV lung cancer a few of us have to consider the “die stuff”, and the statistics out there on lung cancer are full of “die stuff”. It’s not a topic we entertain for long, because yet another truth is that those statistics don’t include the newer gene therapies that Aaron is eligible for because of that wonderful, miraculous genetic marker he has. I doubt it includes the miracles some have seen facing the same diagnosis. It’s been interesting to feel the bleakness of this diagnosis and at the same time feel an incredible amount of hope, peace, and strength.

On the brighter side, Aaron has gained a few more pounds and speaks with a steadier voice and continues to have great oxygen saturations.

It is the season when the Christian world collectively thinks of “die stuff”, but we do not forget that after three days there was life. New life, and in That life we have hope; all of our hopes actually. When I asked Lily what her necklace said, she pointed to each word and said, “I know Jesus loves me.” I think that is a simple way to sum up all that we call Easter, and really in essence it is what her necklace says.

Thank you for your continuous faith and prayers for Aaron and our family. We have faith in the power of prayer and the power of your love and friendship.


Love, Lorraine & Family

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  1. Emily SnowApril 1, 2015 at 9:39 PM

    You are continuously in our prayers. Your faith and understanding is incredible.

    Love, mike and Emily Snow (former 20th ward)

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  2. AnneMarieApril 2, 2015 at 2:18 AM

    Thanks for sharing your faith with all of us. We are hopeful for Aaron as well and glad to hear about his improvement.

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  3. KathyApril 2, 2015 at 10:19 PM

    Beautiful words🌟

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  4. KirstenApril 4, 2015 at 9:37 PM

    I am continuously amazed by the faith and strength of character of your family. Thank you for sharing your journey in part with us. Your example is inspiring! I feel blessed to know Aaron and am now feeling equally blessed to get to know his sweet family a little through this blog. My thoughts and prayers will be with you continually.

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  5. paulandjenthatcherApril 9, 2015 at 9:39 PM

    Beautiful, Lorraine. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. We love you, and feel the same hope.

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