Pray for Daisy

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For the past three years I have been following the story of Daisy Love Merrick. She is a 6 year old California girl through and through. With blond wavy hair, freckles on her nose, unique fashion sense, and a beautiful smile. However, what makes Daisy different from other young girls her age is that she is battling cancer.  For over three years, Daisy's family has gone through the ups and downs as they struggle to fight an illness that could take their precious baby girl. Their love for Jesus is so strong and the amount of love, prayer, and support from their family and friends is helping them get through this beyond difficult time.

Please read the excerpt from her blog and watch the video below to learn more about Daisy's story.

"On April 11, 2012, Daisy's third recurring Wilms tumor was removed from her abdomen. The tumor was only the size of a golf ball, but the operation required that her spleen be removed as well. She survived the surgery and now faces more chemotherapy, more difficult procedures, and more excruciating treatments.


Daisy and her family are trusting Jesus. But they are also in a battle for Daisy's life. The next steps include chemotherapy and a possible stem cell transplant. Her parents are pursuing both traditional and progressive cancer treatments in America and Israel. The estimated cost not covered by insurance will total close to half a million dollars.


Would you join us in praying that Jesus, the only Healer, would again heal her body? And, in Daisy's words, pray for her as she "kicks cancer into the trash can." Prayer updates will be posted often here at PrayForDaisy.com."

{ Via Daisy's Blog}

Daisy's 7 Month Journey
{during her 1st bout with Cancer}
 from Reality on Vimeo.

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Please pray for Daisy and the Merrick family!

For more info on how you can help please visit Daisy's Blog.

Letting God Lead

A few weeks ago Steve and I went to hear my brother preach at Grove Community Church in Riverside. He is the high school pastor who on occasion also preaches for the entire congregation (big church, as I still like to call it!). Both him and his wife Natalie do an awesome job ministering to the high schoolers and the congregation at the Grove.

Daniel and Natalie
{such a cute couple}

I always look forward to hearing my brother preach because

 1). I am his proud sister and #1 fan :) 

2). He is gifted in speaking God's Word

3). His contagious laugh always has the ability to make me smile and laugh. Yes, even as he preaches!

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All dressed up years ago! Hehehe :)

All dressed up on my wedding day!

<<<<<<<<<< A Good Reminder >>>>>>>>>>

After hearing his sermon about David and King Saul I was reminded about the importance of TRUSTING God to LEAD your life (especially during the hard times) and how vital it is as Christians to always 

FEAR the Lord. 

There is so much truth in this verse:

"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom"

~ Proverbs 9:10

I encourage you to take 30 minutes out of your day and watch his sermon. I think it is a good reminder that we all need to hear. I promise you will also get to hear his contagious laugh and I guarantee it will make you smile and laugh too! :)

06.17.12 from The Grove on Vimeo.

I love to hear from you!

 So please feel free to leave a comment on how this sermon spoke to you.

<<<<<<<<< Friday is almost HERE! Woo Hoo! >>>>>>>>>

Get Your Nose in a Good Book

I have found that summer is a perfect time for me to catch up on some good reading. Currently I am reading A Lineage of Grace, by Francine Rivers and so far I love it! In this book, Rivers writes about the lives of five women in the Bible: Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, Bathsheba, and Mary. This historical fiction novel uses Biblical accounts to share the stories of women that God used in so many ways. 

 This book is a perfect way to start off your morning or end your day... oh and adding a cup of green tea with honey will only make it better!

******** Great books to take to the pool or the beach ********

When you start to pack your summer bag for the pool or the beach it is an absolute must that you have the perfect book to read while you lounge and soak up the sun! These books should be fun and easy reads that help you escape reality.

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So, I have been on the search for that perfect summer book and just recently a couple of my friends recommended that I read some of the Emily Giffin novels. Emily Giffin is a popular author who has had many books on the New York Times Best Seller list, and just last year her book Something Borrowed was made into a movie (which of course I have seen!). 

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Here is a review by the San Francisco Chronicle of one of her books, 

“When it comes to writing stories that resonate with real women, best-selling author Emily Giffin has hit her stride. Baby Proof examines the great lengths people go for each other, and is filled with great female characters.”
—San Francisco Chronicle

 Looks like I have found some of my ideal reads for this summer! Now I just have to plan a much needed beach day!

         

********I can't wait to dive into these books this summer!********

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What books will you be reading this summer?

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