When my mother-in-law, Belen, came to know Christ in her teens, she became the only believer in her family. Many of them at first shunned her. A few have now accepted her despite a different faith. Tia (Aunt) Toña is one of those family members. This week Lorena and I were faced with the decision of whether we should go back to Spain for a few days before Lorena’s Tia Toña passes away.
Some time at the beginning of the year Toña was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. The cancer has now spread throughout her body leaving her only a short time to live. This past week she was taken to a local hospital for patients who are terminally ill. Since Tia Toña is so close to Lorena, we struggled at knowing whether we should go back. I was ruled out because my passport just expired. After praying and seeking advice, Lorena and I decided it would be best if she stayed home. Many factors played into this decision. One of which is that next week both Kent and Belen, my in-laws, will be coming back to the U.S. to visit. We have determined to make their time as restful and relaxing as possible.
Please pray for Tia Toña and family.
Will be praying. I remember meeting this dear lady.
ReplyDeleteI will be praying! and praying for you and Lorena too as you go through it being so far away!
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