For the last few days, I've been spending a lot of time with my friend, Diane, at the hospital. Diane is coping with cancer via hospice care. Every day is a gift. So, since she is part of our infamous "Girls Group" which meets every Wednesday night, we have decided that since Diane can't come to GG, we're takin' the party to her. And we have done so a couple of times this week!
Saturday night, we had a good time with 70s music, raspberry sherbet (her diet is very limited, but they let her have this, so we ran out and bought some and brought it back), various games, and even a tad bit of dancing. Her dad was so overcome with emotion that he cried big crocodile tears when he came in. And then Diane cried because her dad was so happy. Many of you know that he just lost his wife, Diane's mother, to brain cancer on March 7, yes, just a couple of weeks ago. He is enduring a lot for an 80 year-old man. What a sweetheart.
So here are some pics of the little party on the oncology floor. The reason Diane has on that sparkly hat is that she is a total girly girl, loves pink, sparkle, jewelry, BLING. So one of the GG brought this snazzy hat for her wear, which she did all night, except when her DAD wore it!
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That makes me cry.
Can't decide if I'm happy or sad.
God bless Dianne and her Dad AND all those of you in the G.G. Girlfriends are so special! What would we do without each other?! Keep us updated on your sweet Friend. You are doing God's work!!(course you know that)
How wonderful of you to bring the party to the hospital. I am so sorry that she lost her mother just a couple of weeks ago. I'll will be praying for Diane.
You girls are angels for taking the party to your friend. You are a great person Lid. I am sure your friend things so as well.
Your GG is so blessed to have each other. Please let Diane know that I am praying for her and the rest of her family.
I am glad that you could bring some joy to your friend.
She is so fortunate to have such wonderful friends! Prayers are going out for her!
This makes me teary! Bless all of you!
This is the model of friendship. The smiles are priceless.
That is so sweet Linda. I love it.
These pics made me smile and made me sad all at the same time! I'm glad you are making cherished memories with Diane.
Linda, this makes me teary. What a beautiful group of friends you are. What a beautiful smile Diane has. Isaiah 43:2-3 comes to mind. Love, K
I am so happy to see everyone had a good time:)
thinking of you,
Lynn
So sorry.. very sweet of you all to be with her..will pray for her.. god bless you all.. and her poor dad to lose his wife and now his daughter is fighting cancer..will pray for him too..
This story has been breaking my heart. I'm glad you guys have been able to be there for her.
Friendship is a wonderful thing!
Praying for your friend and her family.
Precious times and precious pictures! She is so blessed to have you and GG as friends!
Praying for her total and complete healing!
the GIFT of PRESENCE is the BEST present you can EVER receive!!! Your love jumps off these pics :)
that's awesome how great of you to do this I am sure it helped to lift her spirt's laughter is the best medicine, I will be keeping her in my prayers....
What a great group of friends!
Enjoy every moment you have with Diane... the memories will be priceless! Praying for Diane and her family and for all of her friends in Girls Group!
This was so touching it made me cry. You are all very blessed to have each other.
-FringeGirl
What a blessing the GG is for each and every one of you!
What special friends and special memories you are making! I love what you did and the blessing of it all. Am praying for this situation.
Hugs,
Susan
A friend loveth at all times and I can see that is what you and the girls are doing here. Perfect.
What a wonderful, special friend you are! You are an angel! Diane is so lucky to have such good friends. She is in my prayers.
What a blessing you girls must have to been to Diane and her father! Friendship is a wonderful way to encrouage the heart.
You are a great friend.
Every day is a blessing. Indeed.
Thinking of you both.
Please stop by my blog today to pick up a prayer button for my wife Kat at Heart to Heart. She is having surgery in Thursday.
Thank you and God Bless,
Steve
Thanks for this wonderful post!! After reading this I decided to pick up my kids from after-school care a little earlier today, squeeze them extra hard, and have an ice cream with them. Life is just too short...!
Thank you!!
xoxo Sabine
I don't know how to react to this post. It's so full of both joy and sadness. You're giving heart the gift of life with your gift of friendship. She is blessed to have you and your gals!
I think it is wonderful that you are doing this for your friend. My mom passed away in early January - and one of the nicest things were all the friends who continued to visit her, even to the very end. Thank you Lord for them.
Your friend is so blessed to have a group of friends that will spend time with her in the hospital. You are great!
Tears and smiles...
It's sad, but wonderful! If I were in Diane's shoes, I'd want my friends to treat me just like you did.
I noticed the big smile on her face! It speaks volumes!
What a blessing this is for you to share it with us. Praying for you and all your friends. Thank you for your big heart!
Breaks my heart....but great girlfriends....
Bless your golden heart! This is a very touching post. I came from Amanda's blog to congratulate you for being her New Blog on The Week. Have a wonderful week. Hugs and love for you and Diane.
Friendship is an awesome blessing. How you girls are there for her is amazing. Saying a prayer for your friend, Linda and you girls.
Keep up the good work Lid! I've lost my grandmother and a close friend to cancer, but I also have four friends that have won the battle with cancer. Don't stop being there for Diane!!
~Cae
God bless Diane and her family through this time of struggle. Those pics show a precious love between friends. Truly one of God's greatest blessings.
Ginger
Ya'll are some good friends to her, Lid. Wow. What a sweet aroma you gals must have been in the Throne Room that day.
Praying for her sweet daddy.
What a blessing it is to have friends like you ladies!! Praying for her and her entire family!
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