Give me Your eyes for just one second
Give me Your eyes so I can see
Everything that I keep missing
Give me Your love for humanity...
Everytime I hear that song by Brandon Heath, sweet Kate McRae comes to mind. I stumbled upon her story about two years ago and ever since, she is a constant in my daily life. I read the blog her mom updates on a regular basis to find out how she's doing. I check Facebook for updates. Each time, I hold my breath, hoping good news awaits and maybe, just maybe, the news will be that she is cancer-free.
Kate was diagnosed in June 2009 with a very aggressive brain tumor called a supratentorial primitive neuroectodermal tumor. I won't be writing about her treatment, as I don't want to post anything incorrect, but just know this: this beautiful little girl has been through more in the past two years then you can begin to imagine. Everytime I bow my head in prayer, I ask God to perform a miracle if He has one left. But, each time I get an update on her, my heart sinks. Like I said, I've never even met Kate, but somehow, she has stolen my heart. Her mom and dad write of her sweet spirit and undeniable feistiness. She's a fighter. She's determined to beat this monster until it's completely gone. She makes sure she tells those close to her how much she loves them. Most importantly though, she is confident in the fact that she is a child of God. She talks candidly about heaven and Jesus. The fact that she stands firm in her faith at a mere 7 years old blows me away. She goes to Kindergarten when she can and relishes the sweet things in life. I've never even heard her speak, but just looking at pictures, I can almost hear the giggles that must burst out of her tiny body when she's enjoying life.
I never thought I'd use the word hero when describing a 7 year old, but that's exactly what she is. Sometimes I think my life and my problems are enormous and I complain to God about why I seem to have it so hard. But, each time I get discouraged, I think of Kate. Her fight is much bigger than mine and you don't hear her complaining. This girl has a smile plastered on her face all the time. She loves enjoying the little things in life. She doesn't know what tomorrow holds, but one thing is for certain, she knows she is His princess and that's all she needs.
I highly encourage you to visit her website and learn more about her. http://www.prayforkate.com/
Humble yourself throughout your day to send up some prayers for her. She needs them. And I encourage you to take a deep breath next time you feel overwhelmed. Stop for a second and think about her. She may even become your hero.
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