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Most of you know my Mem, and for those who do, you know what a blessing she is to so many. Our family adores her and we are so grateful God gave us such a matriarch to guide these Scotts.
Those who know her know that she never stops or sits. In fact, it’s an ongoing family joke that she has more energy than all of us combined. She cooks and cleans and rakes and plants and disciples and prays. (Oh, does she pray.)
She is our untouchable hero who never gets sick or slows down. So, you can imagine the massive shock that came over each of us when she sat us down to tell us she has the C word.
Since March when her battle began of fighting this, it’s been a challenge for her. The kind of cancer she has is very rare, and she doesn’t have just one, but two types of it. Unfortunately, it's also incurable, but it IS treatable and can be for years. To keep it at bay, she goes every 4 weeks for 7 days in a row of chemo, which she’ll have to do for the rest of her time on this side of Heaven.
Because the kind of cancer she has attacks her white blood cells (along with what the chemo does to her) she CANNOT get sick. Her body will have a very hard time fighting off even simple illnesses, like the common cold. So, she has had to really adjust the way she lives which is extremely difficult for someone who’s so social. She hates “sitting” but has had to find a new normal of more time for Pitch playing, book reading and card writing. It also means she’s had to stop going to the part-time job she loves, which is an added financial struggle she’s dealing with.
But! If you ask her, she’s great. Those who know Mem know she isn’t one for sympathy. She is the epitome of selfless and is more concerned with others in her life that she knows are struggling. (For instance, just last week she spent a whole day driving to deliver cards and books to others who have cancer, letting each one know that she's praying for them.)
Mem doesn't want help.
She doesn't want a GoFundMe.
She hardly wants people to know she's sick.
She doesn't want your sympathy and she surely doesn't want your sadness.
She has the peace that passes all understanding. She has said through all of this that she just wants her diagnosis to make Christ more known. To show others that her faith is unwavering. To bring her family closer and glorify her Savior in her suffering. And let me tell you, she has no fear of dying, for she knows where her home truly is.
But, I'd be lying if I didn't share that this diagnoses has done a number on her. My always-going Mem has slowed significantly. She's lost a lot of her appetite, she spends some of her chemo days extremely sick and weak. She misses her church and her circle of friends. She now has scheduled trips to Boston and countless doctor visits for bloodwork and transfusions. And, as each bill comes in the mail, she worries so much at how she'll afford it all.
She has good insurance and my aunt has helped her get some grants (God has been good there because one of her pills costs $10K alone!) But, the numbers are staggering and overwhelming to a lady who's already dealing with so much.
So, some have asked how you can help, here are 3 ways:
1. PRAY.
That is honestly her #1 wish, that those of you who may have never even tried before would open your heart enough to make a request on her behalf to the Lord.
2. Write.
If you know Mem, you have probably been the recipient of one of her cards. She has always been the best encourager when it comes to sending cards, and now it's our turn to do that for her! I've collected a ton of handwritten letters and cards to give her already, and she has LOVED them. She brings one with her to open at every chemo appointment. So, if you'd like to write her a little note, please reach out to me!
3. Donate.
If you feel led or want to bless my Mem with a monetary donation, this link will allow you to do so.
*PLEASE do not reach out to my Mem directly about this. She is a very private person and is handling a lot right now, so the best way to show you care is a note on here or by coordinating a letter/card through me!
Thanks and love to you all,
Chalaine
Those who know her know that she never stops or sits. In fact, it’s an ongoing family joke that she has more energy than all of us combined. She cooks and cleans and rakes and plants and disciples and prays. (Oh, does she pray.)
She is our untouchable hero who never gets sick or slows down. So, you can imagine the massive shock that came over each of us when she sat us down to tell us she has the C word.
Since March when her battle began of fighting this, it’s been a challenge for her. The kind of cancer she has is very rare, and she doesn’t have just one, but two types of it. Unfortunately, it's also incurable, but it IS treatable and can be for years. To keep it at bay, she goes every 4 weeks for 7 days in a row of chemo, which she’ll have to do for the rest of her time on this side of Heaven.
Because the kind of cancer she has attacks her white blood cells (along with what the chemo does to her) she CANNOT get sick. Her body will have a very hard time fighting off even simple illnesses, like the common cold. So, she has had to really adjust the way she lives which is extremely difficult for someone who’s so social. She hates “sitting” but has had to find a new normal of more time for Pitch playing, book reading and card writing. It also means she’s had to stop going to the part-time job she loves, which is an added financial struggle she’s dealing with.
But! If you ask her, she’s great. Those who know Mem know she isn’t one for sympathy. She is the epitome of selfless and is more concerned with others in her life that she knows are struggling. (For instance, just last week she spent a whole day driving to deliver cards and books to others who have cancer, letting each one know that she's praying for them.)
Mem doesn't want help.
She doesn't want a GoFundMe.
She hardly wants people to know she's sick.
She doesn't want your sympathy and she surely doesn't want your sadness.
She has the peace that passes all understanding. She has said through all of this that she just wants her diagnosis to make Christ more known. To show others that her faith is unwavering. To bring her family closer and glorify her Savior in her suffering. And let me tell you, she has no fear of dying, for she knows where her home truly is.
But, I'd be lying if I didn't share that this diagnoses has done a number on her. My always-going Mem has slowed significantly. She's lost a lot of her appetite, she spends some of her chemo days extremely sick and weak. She misses her church and her circle of friends. She now has scheduled trips to Boston and countless doctor visits for bloodwork and transfusions. And, as each bill comes in the mail, she worries so much at how she'll afford it all.
She has good insurance and my aunt has helped her get some grants (God has been good there because one of her pills costs $10K alone!) But, the numbers are staggering and overwhelming to a lady who's already dealing with so much.
So, some have asked how you can help, here are 3 ways:
1. PRAY.
That is honestly her #1 wish, that those of you who may have never even tried before would open your heart enough to make a request on her behalf to the Lord.
2. Write.
If you know Mem, you have probably been the recipient of one of her cards. She has always been the best encourager when it comes to sending cards, and now it's our turn to do that for her! I've collected a ton of handwritten letters and cards to give her already, and she has LOVED them. She brings one with her to open at every chemo appointment. So, if you'd like to write her a little note, please reach out to me!
3. Donate.
If you feel led or want to bless my Mem with a monetary donation, this link will allow you to do so.
*PLEASE do not reach out to my Mem directly about this. She is a very private person and is handling a lot right now, so the best way to show you care is a note on here or by coordinating a letter/card through me!
Thanks and love to you all,
Chalaine
Organizer and beneficiary
Chalaine Scott
Organizer
Terryville, CT
Lorraine Scott
Beneficiary