November 12, 2012 marks the three year anniversary of
Maddy’s diagnosis of leukemia.
While we wish we could erase all the pain and suffering that Maddy has
endured due to this HORRIBLE disease, we as a family never want to forget the
amazing experiences we have had throughout this journey- experiences that have taught us about
generosity, love, hope, and faith.
The last three years have made us come to appreciate the
simple things in life more than ever!
With the holidays quickly approaching, we started thinking
about what is truly important to our family. Often, for our family, Christmas comes and goes so quickly
and the focus of Christmas is on buying and receiving gifts and all the stress
associated with this and NOT on what Christmas is really supposed to be about-
a celebration of God’s love for us.
John 3:16-17 says, "For God so loved the world that he gave his
one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have
eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world,
but to save the world through him."
So, this Christmas, our family is going to focus on inviting
Jesus into our hearts this coming holiday season and celebrating the true
meaning of Christmas. We are going
to take time to stop and enjoy the company of family and friends and not worry
about making sure all the presents are bought. We would also like to “pay forward” all the kindness and generosity
our family has been shown over the last three years. To do this, we are asking not to receive any gifts this year
but instead ask those of you who normally give us gifts to donate a little extra
to one of your favorite charities. We are also planning
to take the money we would normally spend on gifts and donate this amount to
various charities to help those less fortunate than us in your honor.
We hope that this holiday season is a time that everyone can
celebrate the simple things in life!
A look back at the last three years...
Wow, Maddy has endured more in the last 3 years than most of us have in a lifetime. What a BRAVE, STRONG, TOUGH kid she has been and continues to be!! The video puts a lot into perspective and is a good reminder for all of us to not sweat the small stuff! Maddy, you are my hero! Stay strong my little friend who is 9 going on 19!
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Mrs. Buehrer
Maddy and Lambert family,
ReplyDeleteThank you for living your faith out loud and letting the "village" share this journey with you. We celebrate with you God's healing power and hold on to that hope as Maddy travels the final leg of her healing journey.
Prayers and Blessings,
the Lindsay family
Dear Maddy and Lambert family,
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful video showing your faith in our healing God! Our prayers that you feel God's hugs through the persons you know! I know you don't know me, but I read about you on Cindy H's facebook.
Sure wish you didn't have so many "raindrops" in your lives! Your testimony shows your love for God!
Love and prayers, Sharon Evers
That was refreshing and encouraging! Such a true testimony of your humble spirit. May I learn more about the true spirit of Christmas this year because I know you and can see so many fruits! Lots of love and prayers! Jane
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