Community-Coming Together as One

In March of 2011, a sophomore at Bryant High School was diagnosed with cancer. His spirits remained strong throughout the ordeal because he was determined to beat cancer. The community banded together to support his battle. They bought bracelets, prayed prayers, and just encouraged him to keep fighting. He is now cancer free.

In July of 2011, a senior at Bryant High School was diagnosed with cancer. I hope and pray that the community can come together to pray for her as she continues her battle against cancer. I personally know her family very well and they are in high spirits publically. They are a sweet family and I love them to death. I don't personally know Kate, but from what I hear she is brave. That means so much when facing this kind of disease.

Last night, I was overwhelmed with the posts on twitter about #prayersforkate as I know her family was also. I think this is amazing. She needs the support of everyone who is willing to devote a minute to lift her up. Having said that, her family does too.

From being a victim of cancer when my dad was diagnosed, I know that it is hard on the family. It's hard to wake up every day and pretend like everything is okay to everyone. I'm a person who doesn't like to show weakness. I wanted to be viewed as strong. Seeing a family member in pain from treatments and cancer in general is not an easy task. Then, I thought I had to put on the "everything is okay" face whenever I left the house. No matter how well the family seems to be doing, continue to pray. There were days when I thought nothing was ever going to go right. Those are the days when the family desperately needs to be lifted up.

I challenge you to pray for Kate, but not only for her. Pray for her family and her doctors. Pray that Kate would continue to be brave and fight against this disease like she's never fought against anything else. Pray that her family will have the strength to support her and each other during this difficult time. Pray that her doctors would be confident in the treatment they choose.

It's Simple. Band together. Pray.