I’m pretty sure I have the best friends in the world.
Two of my oldest (and I mean that in the best sense of the word) and bestest (I know, but we’re talking high school here) friends from back in the day drove over to see me today. Nothing like discussing what idiots we were in high school to keep my mind off things! Thank you Timmy Miller (you will always be Timmy to me) and Cindy Powers Grisso (my old cheerleading buddy)!
I’m wearing a bracelet that I’ve only had for a day, but it already means the world to me. It’s one of those new fangled charm bracelets with the little rectangular charms that link together. A group of friends each bought a charm or two that symbolizes something special. The bracelet was presented to me in a bag filled with cards describing the charm and why each one reminds them of me or something we’ve done together. I must say, this gift touched me in a big way. I look at it all the time and smile. This is a very special thank you to Vicki Nelson, Jim and Ann Coy, Bunty Julius (HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BUNTY…I LOVE YOU!!I will also cherish the original artwork on the card!), Tim and Becky Robards, Carol Markle Hull (love the Pooh quote!), Ginny Shrode (yes, I’m looking forward to more bike rides!), Becky Isley, Susan Barry, Carol and Alexa Watson, Lynda and Laura Reid, Libby Wyatt, and Jan Dull. You will never know how much you brightened my day as I was awfully sick when the gift arrived.
One thing I know for sure…friends are important. If there are special people from your past you think of often, but never call…just do it. Chances are, you will pick up right where you left off. Even Jesus knew how special and important friends are. He was rarely without them…and He’s God.
Much Agape,
Ann
I found a poem for you today and wanted to send it to you! My prayers are with you and your family daily!
Grant me Lord, more of Thy grace
When trying seems the tests I face
More depth of faith I want to know
More of Thy love in me to grow
The devil’s playing with my mind
Help me Father, not to be blind
Cleanse my vision, help me to see
The perfect way to eternity
Let not just my feet walk in this way
But that my heart be settled here each day
More of the joy in Thee to show
More willingness to fight the foe
We need not fear for Thou art by our side
Thy loving face, Thou will not hide
As Thy strong hand lifts us from despair
Doubtless, we’ll one day get there
So help me God, never ever, to fear
In spite of our sorrows, woes & tears
More of Thy will, I long to seek
Less of self, to be childlike & meek
Others may laugh, mock, or mourn
It may leave my heart weary & worn
To stray, then Thy peace I’ll never find
So help me Lord, to Thy yoke, I will bind
Help me go on, when the road seems dark
For each step taken will leave a mark
A help, or obstacle, that is my choice,
So God, may I always heed Thy voice
Though I know not what the future may hold
When days would be warm, or dreary & cold
But Lord, may I never forget the bow
To keep true, Thy blessings I would surely know
Copyright © 2003 Patricia Tan
Ann, Karen Myers told me recently about your fight, and I wanted you to know that you and your family are in my prayers. I don’t even know if you will remember me from the “old days” but wanted to send my best wishes.
Hi Ann,
I think of you many times, but was really focused on you this past Sunday, during church. The pastor at Crossroads was speaking about Joseph. I had my Joseph with me. After telling him many times (before we entered the church) that he would need to be really quiet, we sat down and prepared to receive the message. He was doing pretty well. It wasn’t long until this really big grin came on his face as the pastor spoke. Then suddenly he leaned over to me and said, “Mom, he’s talking about me!” It was then that I realized Joseph had been quiet content listening to the message of THE JOSEPH, thinking the whole time the sermon was about the many good traits of HIM. :-) Wonder if there will ever be an “Anna Jo” character? Oh, I know you are having a thought or two on that one!! Anyway, he was feeling so good about himself :-) I couldn’t help but grin back. I did try and tell him there were two “Joseph’s” and the one the preacher was talking about was the other one. It was in that message on Sunday that the pastor talked about making our course in life for heaven. Joseph leaned over and looked at me, pointed up at the ceiling of the church and said, “It’s heaven up there, mom.” It brought such tears to my eyes. He understands so much more than even I realize. Then later in the service he leaned over to me as we had bowed our heads to pray for those who needed God’s comfort and said, “We love Ann Moore, mom. ” and we sure do!! It made the few minutes we sat with you on Sunday so special. I just wanted to let you know that many people are praying for you and sending their thoughts to heaven – MY Joseph being one of them!
We love you,
Anna Jo and Joseph
Hi Ann!
Wow! This is the first time I have sent you an e-mail message, but I have been sending prayers your way daily. I LOVE this website. It is absolutely beautiful!!
I am praying that the nausea medicine works! You are putting up a GREAT fight against this stupid cancer. Keep fighting – it will be worth it! God is with you through this (along with ALL your loving family and friends!!) even when you feel all alone.
I must say your friend Vicki Nelson at the Lampion Center is a jewel! She LOVES you Ann! She is an amazing lady and you are blessed to have her as a friend. (That was something I didn’t need to tell you.)
When I was at the dentist the other day, (Dr. Kendall) I was wearing my purple pin and he asked what it was and I explained that it was for pancreatic cancer awareness and help raise a little money for Ann Moore and her family. So, he said “Oh, yea, my partner in the dental practice are good friends with the Moores!” So, there are people everywhere that know you, love you and are praying for you.
I also wanted to mention – I know Dr. Lillemoe! Last year, about this time, he did surgery on my Dad (Jack Kelley). We thought my dad had cancer, but after the surgery and biopsy it turned out to be pancreatitis. Anyway, Dr. Lillemoe IS a good doctor!
Ann, I will continue to pray for you. Please know you WILL get through this! Lean on everyone. Take what you need. I am glad Randy makes it up there often.
You are my sister in Christ and I love you.
Susan Barry
Ann & Family,
We were blest to serve on a Chrysalis or Journey with you but didn’t get to know you.
We were planning on correcting that during this next Chrysalis and to meet Randy since
you guys were to head it up. Our prayers are that you will be so strong by then that you and
your family will be involved in some way, if not the whole thing. We will continue to pray
for you as well as continue to be inspired by you and your family.
Now a question. I went to school for a while at North High School and as a freshman named
Tom Sharp I was astonished to find a senior there named Tom Dull. I notice you have a friend
named Jan Dull. I have to ask if she would be married to Tom because the odds of both of the
Toms marrying Jans would be just too much.
God bless you today!
tom & jan