Rest in peace, courageous Caitie.

This morning, I received a really sad message that got my mother's heart really sad. For all you know, I have been praying for Caitie Lucas (see her facebook page here) and her tough battle against leukemia. It all started with an online group in facebook. I do not know the family personally, it just so happen that we both belong to a group and I have been following her since then. At first, it was an unknown disease that started to make her weak. She's a tough girl though. I've been seeing her cheerful smile and her positive attitude to fight. The family decided to go to Singapore to have her cured. And so they found out that it was a rare form of leukemia. Ever since I've known about all of these, I have been one of her prayer warriors. 

And just this morning, I've reading messages from friends asking me to pray for her. And so I asked the whole Aldub nation for prayers, because I want her to be healed. But they said she's not doing well this morning. I am having my training and a few hours after, a friend told me she joined our Creator, And then I was not able to control my tears from falling. I went to the restroom and cried. I do not know why but it hit me really hard. As a mom, I cannot imagine myself in Feliz's shoes. But it was indeed a great fight for them. I've seen how strong their faith is! And now that Caitie is in a better place, I know it is really hard for them to live without her. 

When I got home, I hugged my son really tight. And then tears fell down again. I got really scared. It is an unexplainable feeling of a mother. I cannot imagine losing my son, or just the thought of losing him kills me. I just started working just this week and I am having separation anxiety every morning. Caitie had been a wake up call not just to me but to a lot of parents out there to show their love to their families before its too late. 

I know that this is really a hard time for Caitie's family. But I hope they know that Caitie had been an inspiration to a lot of people. A lot of people (including myself) had been touched by Caitie and her family's faith and trust with Lord's will. The family may have lost a daughter, but heaven gained an angel. 

Caitie, look over your mom, dad and little brother. They are indeed very blessed have you. And now that it's time for you to rest, help them to heal. May you rest in peace. Now you can color your books and play without tubes and meds. No more pain.

Sending my condolences and prayers to Caitie and her family during this difficult time.

(photo grabbed from her facebook page)

“Mom, why do the best people die?”
“When you’re in a garden, which flowers do you pick?”
“The most beautiful ones.”
~Unknown