Sometimes we need a mortality check. Just a wake up call so we know there are things bigger than us and we are not going to be here forever. A few years ago my sister-in-law Pauline was diagnosed with cancer. Pauline is thirty five years old…the same age as me. Her recent prognosis is that she only has a handful of months left with us. You can read her story at our store Beads and Quilts – Pauline’s Story.

We all like to think that we are in difficult situations each day but I can not imagine being in the same situation as Pauline. Since she was diagnosed I sometimes vicariously put myself in her position and it almost brings me to tears thinking about all the things I might miss. Things like my boys growing up, growing old with my wife and enjoying some of my ‘golden’ years. When you are young it is difficult to digest such a situation.

With Pauline’s guidance we developed a bracelet that shows the continued “Hope” Pauline and our family members have that she will overcome the cancer. All profits and donations from the bracelet will go directly to the Pauline Benefit Fund that will be used by the family for medical expenses and other needs. See Pauline’s “Hope” Bracelet at our store. The bracelet would make a great Mother’s Day gift.

We thank you for your prayers and any contributions you can make.

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