Friday, July 23, 2010

I Don't Understan : A Tribute to May Vogel

Mary Vogel is a tall,thin pretty lady in her mid 40's. She is married to an equally handsome tall, thin man named Wayne. They look like a perfectly matched, attractive couple, but neither of them is full of themselves. They have four great, growing kids, who have always been a pleasure to be around.
We had the privilege to work with them in Awana, a children's ministry, in Chilton, Wisconsin. They are consistently friendly, giving, kind and positive people - a joy to be around. Mary truly gives out the "fragrance of Christ". I cannot remember one moment of negativity from her or Wayne. She sent us sweet, supportive cards several times and encouraged us through our much lesser difficulties.
When she was diagnosed with breast cancer, she believed that God wanted her to do a wholistic approach. We have at least one other friend who has done well for years and whose cancer has stayed in remission. Unfortunately, it has hit her with a vengeance and she is fighting for her life and is in insufferable pain. She was in Minnesota for treatment, but has been moved to Sunny Ridge Nursing Home for her likely final days or weeks to be near her family. I do have complete confidence that she will be ushered into the Paradise of God when this battle is over, but it is extremely difficult to understand. I am not a faithful pray-er for anyone but I have been pretty consistent in praying for her and another friend in distress almost daily. Please keep Wayne, Mary and their children in your prayers.

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  1. It should be "understand" and "Mary" Vogel. I wish I knew how to preview these before posting. I tried to double check the regular part and missed the heading - frustrating.

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