Nothing to do with the kids

Like the title says, this post has nothing to do with the kids. It is a prayer request and a praise for someone else. The prayer request is that my friend Jan passed away from stage 4 lung cancer early this morning and she leaves behind her husband and two teenage sons. While I know for sure that she is in Heaven and is pain-free and not suffering trying to breathe (and that is the praise- how awesome to be in Heaven in time for your first Thanksgiving!), please be praying for peace and comfort for her men. They called in hospice just last week, so she didn't linger long and that is good, but they still must be heartbroken as well as relieved. And worn out. Please pray that the boys and John cling closer to God instead of becoming bitter that their mother was taken from them. Pray that God uses this to grow them into compassionate men, capable of truly empathizing with others who are in similar situations. Another praise is that when Jan was diagnosed, the doctors estimated she'd have 6 months. She's had 4 extra YEARS. How blessed she was to have that extra time with her family and friends! I will miss Jan's humor and her wisdom. She was an excellent example to the rest of us moms in Bible study and while I am so incredibly happy that she's not suffering anymore, I'm so sad for all of us who are still here. We love you, Jan, for always! Happy first Heavenly Thanksgiving!