The LORD is close to the brokenhearted

The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18

Jose's brother, Mario has been fighting a 6 year battle of cancer. Jose's family called him on Wednesday morning to inform him that he is in the hospital with days left to live. My poor husband is simply devastated. I asked him to share his feelings with me last night and all he could say is, "I can't imagine never being able to see my brother again."
Even though we are over 2,200 miles apart, Mario was the only one out of the family that cared or desired a relationship to continue to grow with Jose. He is also the only one that ever liked me, or cared to have a relationship with me. Mario was truly a sweetheart, caring, loving and just a great person all around.
Jose is frantically trying to get his passport updated and plane tickets to get over there before Mario passes.
I am just praying that the Lord gives Jose peace, strength & an outpouring of love at this time.

R.I.P. Patrick Swayze

Yes, he gets a blog post to himself!
I am SO sad to hear of his passing. I was really hoping that he would fight this deadly battle. I have been very open and aware of cancer stricken patients. Why, I don't know. It hurts for me to see SO many people battling this ugly disease and with Patrick Swayze having the ability to work with any doctor, just as Farrah Fawcett did, I was hoping he would win this battle.
So in his honor, here is a list of my all time favorite Patrick Swayze movies, in order of my favorite...
1. Dirty Dancing
2. Road House
3. Ghost
4. Point Break
5. The Outsiders
6. 11:14
7. To Wong Foo

Victoria Jo Hutchinson

Granted to this earth on May 13, 1957. Went home to be with her Heavenly Father November 15, 2008 at 9:30 a.m.
I've known Vicky for 22+ years.
Vicky was the first friend my mom made when my Grandpa moved us out here to Banning. My mom and Vicky hit it off and since Vicky had a daughter my age, it made it even better.
Jessica and I went to school together & Vicky would always welcome my mom, brother & myself into her home. We had MANY ups and downs, but Vicky was ALWAYS there.
There is SO much to say about Vicky, but I will keep it short and sweet...
Vicky was a woman that you couldn't help but love.
She was an EXTREMELY loving person, she was devoted to her church, friends and family. She was one that you could depend on, when she said it, she meant it. She would do what she could, no matter what her body told her. She would push through and be someone you could always count on.
As I reflected today and tried to think of all the great things that would keep my spirits up, I couldn't help but think of all the holidays and events that will be coming upon us and we won't see Vicky, sitting in a chair, doing what her body would allow her to do.
I am proud to not only call her my friend, but my second mom! I am SO blessed that not only was she so close to me, but to my children too. They loved Vicky and the memories that they will have will be embedded in their minds also. Vicky was really anticipating the birth of our new baby, and I am sad that this baby won't know her, but I know with a death, there is always a birth.
I thank the Lord that I had such a WONDERFUL woman in my life! She taught me many things that I will always cherish. She will eternally be in my memories.
Until I meet you again in the Heavenlies Vicky...I Love You!
PS, tell Bob & Barbara we say Hi!