I received this email a few days ago from one of our 2007 brides, Shanelle. It touched me so much that I asked her if she was OK with me publishing it on my blog. With the spirit of the season in your heart, please read on:
Hannah is my 5 year old cousin who, just a few weeks ago, was diagnosed with Glioblastoma Multiforme, a rare and incurable brain tumor. She has been given 12 weeks to live and is currently in her 7th week. Hannah’s story is sad, but especially sad because her mother passed away just two years ago from breast cancer. Her father, brother Jordan, and sister Brittany are dealing with the unthinkable.
Right now Hannah has lost most of her motor skills. She is confined to a bed and cannot really do anything or play with the gifts she has been receiving. Hannah LOVES getting cards, though. She has gotten so many and has so much fun opening them and reading them with her grandma. She is so proud of all of her cards – her room is filled.
When asked what she wanted for Christmas, Hannah said she would like to see how many Christmas cards she could get. Many people have passed along this wish to their churches, friends, prayers groups and families and I’m asking you to continue to pass on Hannah’s story.
So if you have time during the holidays, and would like to help Hannah with her wish, please send her a card. Her address is:
Hannah Garman
704 Orchard Rd
Lititz, PA 17543
You can feel free to forward this to as many people as you wish. If anyone has questions, they can email me at shanelle.lee@hotmail.com. If you want to keep up to date on Hannah and her progress, check out her Caring Bridge website at http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/hannahgarman
We appreciate your thoughts and prayers especially through the holiday season.
Many blessings,
Shanelle
