Sometimes when I sit down to write a new blog post, I just sit and stare at the blank screen for a few minutes.  This is one of those times.  It’s one of those posts I don’t want to write because I don’t want to admit that it’s actually happening.  But it is.  The hard grace.

Two weeks ago, my best friend and I were enjoying a carefree weekend in Scottsdale to celebrate our birthdays a few weeks early.  Look, here’s proof:

Playing cards poolside with an ice bucket holding our happy hour drinks:

On our way in to see Kenny Chesney:

It’s something we’ve done together for years.  Six years ago, we celebrated in Portland with shopping, makeovers, and pedicures:

Two years ago, we celebrated here in Bend with Sugarland:

And last year, we celebrated in Portland with Tim McGraw:

And if you still don’t recognize her, you might remember my stories about her here, and here.  Just a few days ago, life became not-so-carefree.  Shawna was diagnosed with Stage IV cancer – likely colon – and needs all the prayers she can get.  We’ve set up a blog for her updates so people know how to pray, and there will be a link up in the next few days for donations to be made for her medical bills.

Please go read the blog here: www.lovingonshawna.com and pray your heart out.  Then tell everyone you know to read it and pray their hearts out too.  And please make sure to check back for the donation link.

Clients, please understand that turnaround times might be a little bit slower over the next few months while I travel more and work remotely.  Thank you all for your prayers and support!