From Briana

After Bri received the email Rick sent out last night, she sat down and responded. It touched me – and wanted to share it with each of you as well.

I spoke with Bri this morning and she said she doesn’t go in for her chemo treatment today until 10:30 – and she expects it to last for at least 4 hours. I asked her if she would like me to come out and she responded that she wanted to wait until after this treatment to see how it goes. Because it’s a different cocktail then before, she is very hopeful that she won’t get as sick this time.

Thank you for keeping her in your thoughts and prayers as she undergoes her treatment – we truly feel your continued support for her.
Love you all,
Teri

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Your words have me sobbing today. In trying to bury my head and focus on what needs to be done so that I don’t “lose it” I’ve compartmentalized my thinking for weeks and not really allowed myself to just freely cry. Today it’s all caught up with me. The ward had a fast on behalf of our family today, and I guarantee you that those ministering angels you are praying for are surrounding us. I’m blessed to feel the presence of angels both seen and unseen. The Spirit of today’s prayers and fasts has been so overwhelming, especially when I add your poignant thoughts to the mix.

Last night Eric and I were discussing the very same thoughts your shared – the blessings that are promised to the children of Abraham, and why some people like Laman & Lemuel just “don’t get it.” At a time in my life when my faith carries me through every minute of every day, offering purpose and understanding, I’ve had friends who have told me they’ve left the church because they just don’t have the faith anymore. It boggles my mind, and I jump at the opportunity to share with them my testimony. If I can’t do at least that, what can I do?

I am uplifted and edified by your words, as always. You offer me so much strength. I’m learning a little bit about the heavenly characteristics of time and space. I think of you and mom in the temple and can imagine me sitting right alongside you, knowing that we’re together even if separated by hundreds of miles. The physical separation is almost non-existent, I can feel your presence and support that strongly.
I’m so honored to be your daughter!

I love you,
Bri