Today, I ask you for a favor from the bottom of my heart.
My high school friend Stacie is on the brink of saying good-bye to her brave husband Basil who has been battling brain cancer since 2006. Stacie & Basil have continued to live a full life of true love & tremendous courage in the face of cancer. They have inspired many, including me. Basil has fought too long & too hard- it is time for his angel wings. Here is Stacie's latest update:
"I
laid in his arms all night. My exhaustion led me to a deep sleep. I
felt his breathing and thanked God for his breath, his love for me and
our children. I thanked God for his life. With out this gift I would
be without my two most amazing blessings. He is still fighting as
expected ... But things are labored. It's getting much harder. God is
wanting him. My love for this man is infinite. His love for you all
will be felt from above I promise you this. Today I will continue to
honor Basil. He is a survivor, a warrior and an awesome awesome soul. I
love you Basil."
Such love & heartbreak in her words!! When my heart was breaking into a million pieces last February, Stacie was one of the first people to reach out & say "I am here for you." I will never forget her kindness. If at all possible, I would like to return the favor.
Whatever you may believe, I ask you to please keep this beautiful family in your thoughts, sending them peace, comfort & grace. They will feel the extra support & love. Say a little prayer, wish upon a shining star or throw a new penny into a fountain for them. Thank you & may you & your loved ones always have peace, comfort & grace.
Update: Basil received his angel wings at 3:35pm today. Please continue to pray for the new angel & those he now guards from heaven: his wife Stacie, his young sons Evan & Shane & his family & friends.
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Sending Stacie & Basil, their children and you all my love.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Lena. Your thoughts are appreciated & mean so much!
DeleteThis post has struck me hard- I cannot stop crying. I am so happy to hear he has been relieved of the pain from cancer and this world, but so very saddened to know the world lost someone like this today. My thoughts are with Stacie, their children, and family today and always. Thank you for sharing this with all of us as well. xoxo
ReplyDeleteThank you, Annemarie. Their story is heartbreaking, although ultimately a story of love & hope. Your thoughts are appreciated & mean so much!!
ReplyDeleteSending Stacie and her boys a special prayer along with her courageous Basil and you for being such a good friend.
ReplyDeletexo Mary Jo
Thank you so much, Mary Jo. I can't say enough how appreciated these extras prayers are & how very much they mean!
DeleteSending up a prayer here and a big thanks for sharing this inspiring story with us all . . .
ReplyDeleteoxoxoxo from San Francisco
Amy
http://bridechic.blogspot.com
Sending up a prayer here and a big thanks for sharing this inspiring story with us all . . .
ReplyDeleteoxoxoxo from San Francisco
Amy
http://bridechic.blogspot.com
Amy-Jo, thank you so much! Your kind prayers make a difference!!
DeleteJust stopping in again to say I've been thinking of your friend and their family so, so much these past few days. I lost my Mom when I was 21 so I am especially holding their little ones in my thoughts and prayers. I hope as each day passes the pain of him being gone lessens, and the memories of his life shine brighter. Hugs xoxo
ReplyDeleteOh, I am so sorry about your Mom! & I know exactly what you mean because I lost my Dad when I was 13. Your thoughts & prayers make a difference!! Hugs to you~
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