Tuesday, March 25, 2008

Urgent Prayers are Needed


I just received a call from my sister Melanie with some devastating news. My youngest cousin Mandy has been told that she is dying. Mandy has had muscular dystrophy her whole life. I am the oldest grandchild in our family and Mandy is the baby, I remember when she was born she had to wear braces on her tiny little feet. I think that is when Mandy became a fighter. We have never treated her any differently than the rest of us. We spent our whole lives together growing up, our grandma would take all 6 of us up to the cottage for the whole summer. Sadly, her dad, my Uncle Cleo died unexpectedly 2 years ago, right before we got Myah. Evidently, this weekend she fell ill and was told this morning that she is dying and there is nothing they can do for her. Please join me and my family in praying for her and our family. I am stunned to say the least, she just turned 31 yesterday. I am leaving immediately for the hospital.

16 comments:

Don and Lisa Osborn said...

Leslie,

I am so sorry to read of the terrible news about your precious cousin, Mandy. I know you and your family are in shock and must be devastated.

I know there aren't really words right now, so please accept my prayers for your family...

Hugs,
Lisa

Chesnye said...

I just saw this on your sisters blog. We will be praying for your family. I have been a "lurker" on your blog for a while now. I've been meaning to comment and this seemed like a good reason.
Love,
Chesnye

Sheri said...

Oh Leslie, I'm so sorry to hear this about your cousins. Know that I am praying for her, for you, and for the entire family!

Erin said...

Oh Leslie... heartbreaking. My prayers for Mandy, and for your whole family. I am so sad for you all! So sad...

Somewhere In The Sun said...

I'm praying! I already checked your blog this morning but for some reason as I was online I decided to check one blog...yours. God is calling prayer warriors.

~Lynn

3 Peanuts said...

Oh Leslie,

I am praying. I am praying. I am so sorry. After our wonderful talk this morning, I really felt like things we going to get better for you. i feel very sad for you family. Hugs.

Call me if you need a shoulder to cry on. Love,
Kim

Football and Fried Rice said...

Praying for your family. She is so young & there are so many things that we don't understand. Praying for peace.....

Leslie said...

I'm so sorry to read this Leslie. I'll be praying for all involved.

Please keep us updated.

Praying now.

Heather said...

Oh Leslie - I am so sorry!! Oh my goodness, please keep us updated and we will certainly be in prayer for your whole family.

Love,
Heather

Heather said...

Leslie - I tried to leave a comment and it spit at me or something...I am so sorry for this devastating news. We will certainly be in prayer and hope that you will update us.

Love to you -
Heather

snekcip said...

Your family is indeed in my prayers.

Anonymous said...

To say I am sorry doesn't even cover it. I am lifting you all up in prayer. Does she have any children?

Dawn said...

Leslie~

I am so sorry about Mandy. I am praying for her and your family...my thoughts are with you sweetie.

Dawn

Annette said...

I'm so sorry to hear about your cousin... my thoughts and prayers go out to your family. I just found your blog and wanted to tell you I enjoy it very much. I also wanted to say Myah's room is beautiful. I do have a question, I noticed a frame above her dresser with signatures on it... it looks great and I think I would like to do something like this. was wondering what was the occasion... birthday? Travel group? Curious. Also, I have been searching for a 'white' jewelry box for my daughter... where did you find hers? It's perfect! Sorry for all the questions.

Leslie said...

You all are just so sweet to me. It is sinking in a bit tonight as I read your touching comments, that this is real. Thank you so much for everything.
To answer the questions,
No she does not have any children, she has dogs that she loves like children however.
Annette: Myah's frame contains a matte board that I had at our baby shower for Myah, our family and friends signed it with a special message for Myah before she arrived. The jewelry box is from Pottery Barn, ( i got it from the outlet but i think you can still get it in the catalog.)

Lori said...

Oh Leslie, I'm sorry to hear this. I will be praying for Mandy and your whole family.
(hugs)