I don’t ” know” Anissa.  I’ve never even met her.  But I do read her blog, and have for some time now.  From that I’ve learned that she is a strong, amazing woman.  A powerhouse of a mom.  A fighter.

Anissa currently needs our help. She suffered a stroke yesterday and is in the hospital in ICU.  If you pray, to whatever God you call your own, please pray for Anissa.  She has a husband and three beautiful children who need her very badly.  She has hundreds of friends who are sitting by their phones and computers, waiting for updates, hoping.  Wishing.  Praying.  If you are not the prayerful type, please take a moment to send healing thoughts and wishes.

As a mom, I cannot imagine for one second not being there to watch my daughter grow up.  It is unthinkable.  Once again, we are reminded of how fragile life really is.  How each second can never be taken for granted.

Having lost a parent relatively young, I am wishing and praying with all my might that Anissa’s kids never know that pain.

The outpouring of love prayers and help is a testament to what a wonderful person Anissa is and how many lives she has touched.   I am praying hard for a full and speedy recovery.

If you want to do something more concrete, there has been a PO Box set up for help for the family.  Gift cards for gas, hotel and movie rentals for the kids are currently listed items.

For more information on how you can help and updates on her condition, please go here:  Aiming Low