Carrying one another's burden

I have found this blog to be a good outlet for me, helping me to face up to my breast cancer diagnosis and providing a way to share my story with people who care about me.

But it has been troubling, too, in that it is so me-centered - all about me and what I think and what I'm doing and how I'm doing and on and on.

I'd like to change the focus today by asking for prayer for two people who are facing much harder battles than mine.

First, my Aunt Joyce. Aunt Joyce is a tough, funny and very gracious lady who is fighting ovarian cancer for the second time, while continuning to care for Uncle Bob who is an invalid. She is undergoing chemo and is finding it hard to give the care needed. Pray that she would continue to be strong and of good courage.

Second, a man I work with named Mark Masterson. His son Conor was killed in Afghanistan. Here is a link to an article containing more information:

http://www.twincities.com/minnesota/ci_5628215

Mark is a very loving father and a kind and considerate co-worker. My heart is just aching for him. Pray that he would sense God's presence and find peace as he faces this terrible loss.

Thank you, dear blog readers. My family and I are continuallyblessed by your prayers.