I typically don't post updates to the blog more than once a day, but I received some news from home late today that I wanted to share and ask for your prayers on behalf of some dear family members.
My mother's sister, Shirley Throgmorton, lost her husband last September. Their oldest daughter, Sherry, was diagnosed with a grave case of lung cancer yesterday. Sherry has experienced numerous health problems over the past several years and the prognosis for this new situation is not good at all.
My Aunt Shirley has two sons who are younger than Sherry. After receiving the news that his sister has what is likely a terminal case of lung cancer the older of the two boys, my cousin Toby, took his own life.
Needless to say, all of my mother's family is just devestated. Toby and I were very close in age. We're just heartbroken for the Throgmorton family. Toby was one of the gentlest souls I've ever known and reminded me so much of my maternal grandfather. I just cannot believe that he is no longer with us.
Toby was an organ donor and asked to be cremated. The family is also honoring his wish that no funeral be conducted. Dad and Mom will be with the family later this week as they observe a family memorial service during which Toby's remains will be interred at the graves of his father, our grandmother, and our Uncle Pete. Please keep this family in your prayers as they deal with so much.
Marty and Family
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