August 05, 2009

Prayers for 'lil Spencer

Just a few months ago My brother Jared and his wife Natalie found out that their youngest of 6 children, Spencer, who is just 2 years old, has Cancer. I can't imagine the hardship it is to see your own child suffer in such a way. Spencer has two tumors the size of grapefruit, one is in a kidney and the other is inoperable because it is attached to major arteries. He has been undergoing chemotherapy. It is wonderful to see how technological advances through time can help but it is miraculous to see how the Lord intervenes. Spencer has received many blessings by the power of the Priesthood and our prayers are being heard and answered.
The opportunity arose and I was able to visit my family for a week this past July. I was excited to see Spencer! He is such a 'lil trooper! He was still his cute 'lil self, very spunky and full of fun. One of the saddest moments was when I was taking his brothers and sisters to the pool and Spencer climbed in the van, pretending to drive and wanted to come along. Unfortunately he had to stay behind and it was the hardest thing for all of us to leave him. He doesn't quite understand and I feel for Jared and Natalie because that is an every day event for them.
I made a trip home to CT for a week, sadly Ben couldn't come along because of work. I was able to help watch Jared and Natalie's 5 other kids as our family took a trip to Palmyra NY for the Hill Cumorah Pageant (a summer tradition) and to Niagara Falls. Jared and Natalie had to stay behind with Spencer so we wanted to make sure the other kids still got to go and have fun with their cousins. Our family had a lot of fun, and I really enjoyed catching up with everyone, especially my cute nieces and nephews...who are growing up so fast!!

1 comment:

Dawny said...

Wow, Brit. How sad. Syd told us about this a few weeks ago and my heart just sank. I can't imagine what they must be going through. My cousin's daughter had cancer at the age of 5 and miraculously she recovered and is in remission, even though the odds were quite slim. I know that there were many prayers offered on her behalf that were definitely answered, and I hope the same for cute little Spencer. I will pray for him. He is such an adorable little boy, and such a trooper! I'm so glad you got to spend time with your family and be together. :-)

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