A week ago I received a very shattering phone call. My brother called to tell me that our dad had cancer, stage 4 - lymphoma to be exact. For the past week, we have watched him as he has struggled with the pain and uncertainly of the disease. As we struggle so do our friends. They all want to do something but feel so helpless.
As I was getting ready to leave for the hospital, knowing I would be there for a while, one of the things I packed was the book “Holding Her Mat” the story of MK Fletcher. MK was diagnosed with a large brain tumor when she was 14. As I was reading her story I realized as her family did, prayer and support was the best thing friends can offer at a time like this.
Like the paralytic, MK was carried to the feet of Jesus through the faith of family, friends, and her competent medical staff. But more than that, the book details the incredible faith and support the Lord brought her way through complete strangers.
I know as MK did, my friends are holding my dads mat. I see prayers being answered every day.
As I talk with families that come to both of our Children’s Harbor facilities and hear their stories, I realize they have people “Holding the Mat” for them too.
So when you have friends and loved ones going through struggles in their life, remember you are one of those “holding the mat” and they can feel it!
You can order MK’s book and read more about her incredible journey by going to her website http://holdinghermat.com/
