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I Thought I Heard

9/6/2013

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I thought I heard Cancer laughing as I stood there crying…

He was taunting me as we stood vigil outside her surgery room door. I thought we traded her reddened scars, blonde hair and sickened time on the bathroom floor for his promised vanishing act.

I thought I heard Cancer laughing as I knelt there praying…

The stench of him filled my nostrils as I offered my humble prayers for her strength and healing. We stood as one unflinching and empowered from Above bound together by the cords of love.

I thought I heard Cancer laughing as she lay there dying…

But this time it was my sweet Grace laughing and the joy of her heart filled my own. She stood strong in the One who gave her Life. Never would she be a victim or an excuse just pure love, effervescent joy and unexplainable peace.

I thought I heard Cancer laughing as I stood there weeping…

But this time it was my weeping that had turned to laughter when I realized my sweet Grace had just traded her cancer ravaged body for a brand spanking new one. Her time of suffering was over and all her pain was gone.

I thought I heard Cancer weeping as I stood there laughing…

In the end all he got was a used up body while Grace gain Heaven. I laugh harder through my tears and pain knowing Grace won and I will see her again.

I thought I heard our voices and our banner raised high. Never will we give in! Never will we give up! We stand together and we fight!


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Sandra walker
9/6/2013 07:48:17 am

Beautiful Laura

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Laura
9/6/2013 10:04:56 am

Thank you Ms. Sandra!! God Bless!

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Mary Montford, RN Community Hospice
9/6/2013 09:42:29 am

Oh my goodness Laura. That is deep. It is beautiful. It is true. I was there the night Gracie received her wings. She was steadfast in her faith and it paid off. She won. She was laughing as she departed this life. It reminds me of something I have shared with some of my patients and their family members.
"We are not human beings going through a temporary spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings going through a temporary human experience. Our soul will cast off this heavy cloak that is our diseased body and take flight and soar upward to join our Father in heaven." I am thankful for your understanding of this. You, Gracie, and your family are so precious. May God continue to bless you.

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Laura
9/6/2013 10:08:28 am

It is good to hear from you Ms. Mary! Thank you for your kind and encouraging words. You are right...this place is just temporary. It is easy to forget, we need reminding often.

I stopped by the Hospice house the other day and spoke with Dallas. Sorry that I missed you. Please give everyone my love. I hope to stop by again soon! God bless you for all you have given to me and my family, especially Grace!! Much love!

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Leanna Taylor
9/6/2013 09:37:41 pm

Such powerful words.

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Laura
9/7/2013 12:45:05 pm

Thank you Leanna! I so appreciate you taking the time to read and comment. It is more encourgement than you know! :) God bless!

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alecia manning
9/24/2013 09:52:49 am

This is so beautifully written.....you have a wonderful talent laura.....plz write graces story......

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Laura Smith
9/24/2013 12:59:11 pm

Thank you Alecia for your comment and encouragement! There is no doubt her's is a great and amazing story!! God bless!

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