Please say a prayer

They say that bad things come in threes so when a couple of crappy things started happening I should of braced myself, but I don't think any amount of bracing could of prepared me for the news I received today.

A wonderful woman that I have had the privilege to know, love and call my friend is losing her battle with breast cancer. She has been fighting this horrible disease for a few years now but for some reason it doesn't appear that God is going to let her win this one. My heart hurts. I try to tell myself that there is a bigger plan that we just don't know about, but the selfish side of me is pissed and frustrated and grasping at anything to try and make sense of this great loss.

Marsi is remarkable. She has faced her disease head on with the most optimistic attitude that I have ever seen. She has kept her humor, her love of life and her compassion for others throughout her battle. She has taught us all what it truly means to be a fighter and a survivor. She carries herself with such grace and kindness that anyone that is blessed to cross her path is forever touched by the true goodness that is Marsi. She makes you want to be a better person and in her actions she shows you how. She is light.

She is surrounded by a family that holds her up, loves her, comforts her and cherishes her. She makes it easy for them to be everything for her because they are her everything. Her husband has always referred to her as his bride even many years and 2 kids later. Her children are a pure joy to be around and they carry in them all the warmth and compassion that they so obviously learned from her. She and her husband have taught them how to love unconditionally and in the face of adversity. They will always be the most solid family I have had the privilege of knowing.

So with my heavy heart I ask you to say a prayer for Marsi. Say a prayer for a woman that taught me what it was to be a true friend. Say a prayer for her husband and children that they will find peace during this difficult time. Say a prayer for the plan that God has in mind, that those that love her will one day understand why He had to have her face this battle. Say a prayer for everyone tonight that has faced, is facing or will face this awful disease. Say a prayer for your loved ones and kiss them a few extra times tonight.

Marsi, I love you.


Update:

Marsi lost her battle with cancer on July 13, 2012. While her body could no longer fight, her heart and soul will continue to soar through the lives of her amazing husband and their beautiful children. I am saddened to lose my friend but am so thankful I was a small part of her journey.