Love to you all,
Kayli
In a few days I get to celebrate my birthday. I have always loved to celebrate everything - from getting new school supplies to a big birthday party and everything in between. My family celebrates. A lot. Through these past years facing my cancer we've learned that life is fragile and that the little things really are the big things and should be celebrated. We have gotten so many Ice Cream Cakes from DQ that I'm pretty sure that we help keep our local store in business. So to say that we love celebrating would be a major understatement. I am so excited to celebrate my 21st birthday on February 1st. God has given me another year of life. It's a big deal people! At my clinic appointment on Tuesday my nurse asked me "So how many birthdays has it been now that your Doctor said you wouldn't have?" we both laughed and as I thought about it later I realized just how big of a deal it is. On my 19th birthday I cried a lot and bemoaned the fact that this was my last birthday I'd ever get to celebrate. What a terrible waste of a birthday that was!! As I head into this birthday, I'm not daft, I know that the cancer is spreading through my body and at some point I will be leaving this earth, but I choose not to focus on that. I choose to focus on today and live in the moment knowing that God holds me in the palm of His hand and He has a plan for me and only He knows the number of my days. Some days though I do feel sadness, knowing that the days I have left are fewer than most 20 year olds. I don't want to leave my family and friends. I do have the assurance that I will see most of them again in heaven. I do pray that those who have not yet surrendered their lives to Jesus will do so. I want you in heaven with me. Jesus is the only way into heaven. I am so glad that I don't have to worry about the after life and that I know I will be in heaven when my soul leaves this earth. Okay, back to the celebrating - I am having the best birthday week ever!! I have received numerous gifts from many friends and family. O how I love the pretty flowers and the thoughtful gifts that I have gotten. I am so blessed! I am having a small family birthday party tomorrow so if you think to pray for me I would appreciate it. I love guests but they do tire me and I experience a lot of pain from having to be up and I love all the food but it does make me nauseous. I know I will have a wonderful time with family laughing and talking - I cherish these moments. So while I celebrate my birthday I want you to celebrate too. Celebrate the little things, a hug from a loved one or the beauty of the day - whatever it may be - cherish it.
Love to you all, Kayli
16 Comments
Mom
1/30/2015 01:12:14 pm
So, I was so encouraged by your post that I thought we should get an ice cream cake to celebrate!!! Love you so much!!
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Tamara Brimm
1/30/2015 01:26:41 pm
Precious.
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Lizzy
1/30/2015 01:43:13 pm
Love you Kayli! Happy birthday sweet lady, you encourage my heart. Cassi and I are working on memorizing the book of James and I think of you everytime I read it. Oh how I love ice cream!!!!!!
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kathy sowards whitmore
1/30/2015 01:51:02 pm
Happy birthday Kayli, I continue to keep you and your family in my prayers!
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Claudia
1/30/2015 03:12:28 pm
We are so blessed to know you and your family. Happy birthday, Kayli. You touch my heart.
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Susan Summerville
1/30/2015 03:12:39 pm
Love you birthday girl!! I'll see you next week. ❤️ Maybe I'll stop by DW on my way. 😊
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Kim Amstutz
1/30/2015 03:22:09 pm
Our family loves to celebrate everything too. Brian's Dad was great at reminding us of that. His famous quote was "any excuse for a party!" We would celebrate everything even when the girls got taller than their Nana. What a joy and thanks for the reminder. Happy Birthday Kayli!!
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Mindy Lowe
1/30/2015 03:59:01 pm
I loved this!
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Karen Froats
1/30/2015 11:02:37 pm
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Dennis Lowe
1/31/2015 04:58:13 am
What a great first blog post. Like your mom I think I need an ice cream cake. Kayli, your words and life inspire everyone who reads them and knows you.
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Heidi Herr
1/31/2015 01:14:12 pm
Happy 21st Kayli!
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Sherry Miller
1/31/2015 11:11:47 pm
This is beautiful and such a great reminder to celebrate and appreciate each and every day. What a blessing you are! I pray that you have a wonderful birthday and know how much you're loved.
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Michael Mata
2/1/2015 09:52:27 am
You are an amazing person and inspiration to those that battle with cancer but have a tremendous love of Christ. You keep running the race. God bless you.
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Lisa
2/4/2015 05:34:47 am
I cried reading this whole post. Not tears of pity, but happy tears because you are one of the most beautiful souls I've ever met. God is doing incredible things through you. You know it and you are following through. You will certainly finish well. I'm so happy to have met you. <3 I'll definitely see you in heaven someday. Some people close to me could use some prayer so I will see them in heaven too someday. :)
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Amber
2/4/2015 08:51:25 am
Happy Birthday, sweetheart.
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2/25/2015 11:03:04 pm
God Bless You and Yoir Family.
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