So, I don't normally do this or reach out like this to you all, however I feel so compelled to do so at this point...I would appreciate you all reading through and perhaps seeing what you can do.
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Amy Bixby is a devoted wife and nurturing mother of 7 children. In 2008, Amy was diagnosed with Stage III Breast cancer...and at the same time, she found out she was expecting baby #7. Wow...I cannot imagine. Her cancer faded into just a memory following the birth of her son, chemotherapy, radiation and assistance from the Susan B. Komen Foundation. Her life brightened and she returned to her home and family.
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Sadly, after blood work in 2010, cancer was found in her spine, liver and hips. Upon this discovery, Amy was given a grim outlook.
Today, she is in Hospice and has currently been comatose for 48 hours. Each of her 7 young children have been brought in to say goodbye to her and her life is about to end.
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I am not one to beg, plead or ask for anything...but I would ask one thing. This family is in tremendous need of your prayers. There is also a way to donate financially if you feel so led. This story just rips my heart to the core and I cannot imagine what this sweet family is dealing with right now. I think sometimes that I have a rough life...then a story like this comes across my path and I realize that MY LIFE is a BED OF ROSES compared to some. How dare I think otherwise. Please, do what you can but most importantly...do not take what you have for granted. Thank you all for your consideration and for reading this!!!
*****UPDATE******
This morning (8/19) at 6:55AM, Amy passed away. Please continue to pray for this family as they walk out this time of grief in their lives.
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6 comments
It really makes our "problems" not seem like so much! I just spent a little while reading over their website. I'm definitely praying for her family!
ReplyDeleteTara
Sally....I'm so sorry for your friend, and for her family- that is every mother's worst nightmare, leaving her children. I have nothing to say, I'm so sorry, prayers for her and her family :( HUGS
ReplyDeleteTweeted for you. My heart breaks for that family.
ReplyDeleteI cry right now with many tears for this family. After a bad night here of fierce storms my family is safe and everyone is healthy. After realizing we were not harmed during this fierce storm only a broken window in a car that can be fixed. I have to repent for being so shallow and feeling like my life is so terrible. I will be praying for this family . Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry. Her family is in my thoughts. May she be at peace now.
ReplyDeletemy greatest fear right there, I feel for those children, the husband and the whole family. it just tears my heart out thinking about. thoughts and prayers for sure. :(
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