BMWK: That is really powerful. Thank goodness that you’re doing okay. What impact has it had on both you and your husband as well as, your other children?
Elnora: It has taken a toll on us quite a bit, but my motivation is that one day we’ll be able to function as “normal people.” When I go into St. Jude, I know that they’re there for us. I know that this won’t last always, but it’s comforting in my mind to know that I have somewhere to go. Not many people can say that. The effect and the toll that it takes is nothing compared to the motivation and the people that’s backing us and the support that we have from the hospital, from the nurses, from the doctors, from the people around us, form the ALSAC Team, from everybody. It’s worth the living… if that makes sense.
BMWK: Right, absolutely. Thank you for sharing. How important has your faith been through this journey for you guys.
Elnora: Yes, I can’t do it without my faith in God. I can’t do it–I wouldn’t be able to do it. My mind couldn’t even wrap around what was going on. We pray consistently. I find myself in the chapel at the hospital a lot because I have to have that strength to do it. Because I’m a firm believer that your children take on your attitude. If you’re down and feeling pitiful and screaming and hollering, just uncontrollable, then they will be also. If you keep calm and just don’t worry about what’s going on, they will too. You have to have the faith. If I have the faith God…has the power, that’s what keeps me. He has the power to do exceedingly and above everything I could ever ask of Him. That’s what keeps me going.
BMWK: Amen. Thank you so much. Is there anything else that you want to share about your story, about your family that you want people to know?
Elnora: One thing that I would like for them to know is that I don’t care what it is that you’re going through, whether it be life situations, whether it be a life or death situation, whether it be sickness, whether it be famine, whether it be job loss, whatever, if you put your faith and your trust in God, he can rectify any situation any time, any place if you just trust him. That’s what I would like them to know.
BMWK: That’s beautiful. Praying for you and your family. Really appreciate you sharing your story and we are definitely pushing for more people to support St. Jude and all the work that they’re doing for families like yours. Thank you so much again for sharing your story with us.
Elnora Lee: Thank you.
Check a video of Felicia’s and Jayla’s story here.
BMWK: Please be sure to leave some words of encouragement, hope and faith for the Lee Family in the comments section.
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