An Update, A Big Thanks, An Apology {sort of} and other ramblings and messages

Dearest Blogging Friends,





I wanted to start with a Big Thanks for all your encouraging words, support, and prayers that you have offered on behalf of my sister, her family, and the rest of us. Your kindness has helped so much in getting through this difficult time.

I'm sorry that I haven't been getting around to all of you like I used to. For one thing, it has been incredibly busy....with research, and planning, and just spending time with family. And I can't get excited about fashion or decorating or recipes....{unless they are about cancer fighting foods}.

I appreciate so much you still coming by and saying Hi and offering your words of friendship. Don't take it personally if I don't get back to you right away. Know that I am grateful for you through all of this.

Being shocked with news like this sure is eye-opening and priority-changing. Life is so short and so fragile.

What is your life?
For you are a mist that appears for a little time then vanishes.
James 4:14

It has made me realize even more that every minute counts......
and none of us are guaranteed tomorrow.


It has made the bigger picture of Heaven so much clearer.


Shauna is a faithful and obedient child of His who goes to Worship every week, studies her Bible, and prays diligently. I know she has a place prepared for her in Heaven Everlasting. In that I have much comfort.

And I have peace in knowing that my family and I are doing our best to get ready for the life that awaits us after this one. That wonderful place where there will be no cancer.
no tears. no worries. no sorrow.

But my heart aches for those who have not been obedient. Those who deny His existence. Those who put this short life on earth above all else. That is where our true grief should be. We need to have heavy hearts about lost souls so that we have the desire to go out there and spread His Word.


As for an update on Shauna...


She will be starting chemotherapy treatments on Thursday. She will go for treatments for 8 days on ~ then a two week break~ then 8 days in a row again for a couple of months to see if the tumors are shrinking. They are feeling very positive about this course of action....and having a positive attitude is one of the most important things to have right now.

She is going to eat a strict diet of healthy foods that are known to help fight disease. If any of you have any experience with this....please drop me a note in my email.


That and prayers are going to get her better.

Lots of love and big hugs~~ Chasity



A special thanks to my dear friend and a kindred spirit ~Julia~ for letting me use some of her beautiful photographs for this post. Julia is a very special gal who has been doing the work of the Lord in Africa for the past couple of years. You can visit her photoblog here and her other blog here. I can't wait for Julia to open her own photography shop....she is amazing.

Miss you bunches Jewels!

Please do not copy these photos without permission~~if you do it will make you fat and ugly :p