Thinking of Frank....

This is a little special post that I've felt for a while
I needed to share with whom ever is reading my
blog. While you're reading this post, you might
think I'm just rattling on. But I promise there is
a story here and if you read the entire post you
will see it all falling into place and understand
what I'm saying. Soooo... here goes.

During my life, I've met people that have touched
my soul with such impact that I know I'll never
forget them. Whether it's been with bravery,
thoughtfulness for others, courage within
themselves, or any other reason that is not
coming to mind at this moment. But, I'm sure
you know what I'm talking about, you've
probably met people like this yourself.

These people that have touched my soul have been
added to my personal list of Heroes. My list isn't
real long or of any significance to anyone but myself.
But to me, this list is very important. It gives me
hope in times of despair, along with strength and
courage when I need it. These are the people that
I strive to model different parts of my life after.
And of course the first Hero that any daughter
has is her Precious Daddy! :) Yes, Daddy is my
NUMBER ONE Hero.

Nowdays with the spectacular device called the
Internet, we can come in contact with people that
are so different from ourselves. They might be
from a totally opposite side of the globe, have a
different lifestyle than our own, or whatever, the
possibilities are endless.

I've come in contact with just such a person. I
belong to a wonderful sewing group, that is basically
all women, but we have a guy there also,
his name is Frank. These women (and Frank) are
some awesome people. Their main concern is their
family. We're from all over the world, all different
religions, all different shapes, sizes, and ages,
but we all have a common bond... sewing.

Well anyway, now that you have a bit of back-
ground info I can go on with my story. :)

Frank... he and his partner have adopted a
darling little boy, have a happy life and then
what most people would call a "disaster" hits.
Frank was diagnosed with Burkitt's Lymphoma.
It hit him quick and it hit hard! This was
concerning to me, so I started to pray for Frank
and reading his blog on a daily basis. Or I
should say, checking his blog daily, some days
he doesn't feel like posting.

He is very open and honest about his disease
and the treatments he's going through. He
has the attitude that he will kick this
"Squatter's" ass!! Squatter is what he calls
his cancer. He is very brave about this part
of his journey through life. He is almost
always upbeat, joking, and courageous.
I can't help but admire this man for
his determination!!! He's an awesome person
in my opinion!!

Frank is the latest on my list of Heroes!!

I've never met Frank in person, but certainly
would like to some day. I continue to pray for
him on a daily basis. And yes... I do believe
he will beat his "Squatter"!!! If anyone can,
I think it will be him.

I'm sending an email to Frank, asking permission
to post a link to his blog. If he okays it, I'd
like for you to "meet" this amazing man and read
about his war on his "Squatter. And when
you're finished, you too will see the Hero
in Frank!!

Thanks Frank!! Woo Hoo!! I got the okay to post
a link. I know it's a public blog, but I felt like
asking first was the right thing to do. Here
ya go, meet Frank!!

http://franknotes.wordpress.com/