Pain… a Four Letter Word

  1. Chris says:

    Beautiful :)

  2. Tessa says:

    God is the pursuer of our hearts. Beautiful story

  3. Emily says:

    Wow…I needed to read this today. Thank you for sharing your heart and story with us Jessica. My story is SO similar to yours that it’s not even funny. I would love to talk/ email/ connect to you and maybe we can encourage one another?? My mom passed away because of lung cancer in June 2011 and my dad re-married in April 2012. It’s been extremely tough, but I know with all my heart that God has a plan for the rest of my life and everything that I’ve been through in the past two years (and the years that my mom was sick), has helped me to grow into the person that I am today. It’s hard to say this, but I know I wouldn’t be where I am today without going through all the hard trials I’ve had to walk through. God has helped me grow SO very much and my walk with Him is so much stronger. All that said, I want you to know that I’ll be praying for you. Keep trusting in Him, girl. You got this and I know your mom is so very proud of you. xoxo, Emily (www.practicallypink.blogspot.com)

  4. Mrs Dianne Kirkwood says:

    Aaah, Jessica,dear, forged by His fire,I relate to. He does all things well. Thank you for sharing your story.

  5. Mckenna says:

    Love you Kalee! You bring a smile to my face every time I see you!

  6. Sarah Eccles says:

    I met Kalee and her family when I was volunteering this summer they had come to spread some of her mom’s ashes in the most favorite spot her mom had at the ranch. Wow! hard time reading this through the tears so sorry it has been so hard on Kalee her mom was an amazing women who I adored to bits. I’m so glad even though it was so very hard that Kalee you didn’t leave this world because an awful lot of people would have missed you, I’m so glad you fought back with God I know so well what it’s like to be mad and angry with God. Your testimony will help so many young people who have gone through just what you did. Your testimony will bring them hope and encourage them to keep going and to know they are not alone. I met another young gal around your age Kalee who knew your mom and her dad died of cancer as well and she felt like you so alone and just without hope. She wrote to me one day and told me the best thing about losing my dad I guess is he gets to hang out in heaven with Jenni.
    Kalee your writing is beautiful it’s raw but written from your heart.
    Thank you for sharing and I have prayed for you and your family a lot since your mom passed away and I was so very honored to have met you and your family this summer.

  7. Catherine says:

    Wow, truly inspiring ! Your strength is amazing Kalee

  8. Wendy says:

    Kalee, thanks for sharing. You are a one-of-a-kind, very special girl and your mom was so proud of who she saw you become. Your mom was the strongest fighter I know, so you can imagine her smile as she watched you battle back from running away. I’m glad to have you in our lives. Jessica, thank you for allowing Kalee to share on your site. I hope it ministers to people out of her physical reach.

  9. Kristina says:

    What a powerful testimony! Thank you so much for sharing this with us!

  10. Emily Gluntz says:

    wow Kalee!! what a heart-wrenching testimony but at the same time, absolutely beautiful story of God’s grace & faithfulness! I’m so thankful he brought you through the most trying times of your life so that you can reach out to others & bring glory to His name! proud to call you sis in Christ!!

  11. Christine says:

    Thanks for sharing!

  12. I read this the other day and forgot to comment, but I just want to say thank you so much for sharing. We’ve had several people with cancer in our family, so this really hit home for me. Praise God for who He is and how He loves us!

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