Share the Blessings

I have known who LeAnna was for many years, but have gotten to know her much better this past year and a half. I heard she was looking for a job, while going through a divorce, trying to raise two children and caring for her mother with Alzheimer's. I was aware of a job opening where I work and encouraged her to apply. I thought it would be a good fit for her, not only the job, but the people she would be working with--two divorced women, another woman caring for her mother, people that could probably offer her much support. She got the job and I was right about the support group for her in that department.

Not too long after she started working there, she began to have health problems. She did not ignore her symptoms. She began trying to find answers and after undergoing many tests and surgeries and a trip to Mayo Clinic, she finally has a diagnosis. It is not a diagnosis that anyone wants to hear--stage 4 cancer.

LeAnna has started chemo treatments, but that too has not gone without complications. Every step LeAnna takes seems to have a roadblock. It is so frustrating for all of us, but let me tell you, she holds her head up high (to God) and inspires us all. She says if she had not gone through all of this, she would have missed out on so many blessings.

On September 30th, at 7:00 p.m., there will be a benefit for LeAnna and we thought "Share the Blessings" would be an appropriate name for it. LeAnna has been in on the planning and has requested that this be an evening to praise and honor God. There will be praise music, cookies, and a great time to also let LeAnna know how much she has blessed us! Instead of ticket sales, there will be a love offering taken that evening.

Hope to see you there!

Steph