13 years ago today was probably one of the hardest days my family has ever had. I was only 2 and don't remember everything, but I know that it was still hard. 13 years ago today my eldest brother, Josiah who was 11 at the time, was diagnosed with lymphoma. He went through a long process of Chemotherapy and many other tests. After several months of treatment the doctors told my parents there was nothing else they could do for Josiah and gave him only a few months to live. My parents got a word from the Lord that we needed to change our diet. Since then we have been vegetarians. We also at that point cut out dairy out of our diet. Soon after we changed our diet, the Lord healed my brother from his cancer. He is now 23 (almost 24) and is a young man so full of life and a man running after the Lord. His story is such a great example of God's ability to heal and restore. Josiah's story reminds me that God is always faithful no matter what we go through. I am so grateful to God for his faithfulness and for healing my brother. I am so glad I got to grow up with such an incredible older brother. I am glad that I actually got to know him and that he is still here today encouraging everyone he meets and the big smile he has that brightens any ones day. I love how you are a such an incredible uncle to you niece and nephew. I love to watch you play with Little Ross especially. I love you so much Josiah and am glad that we get to celebrate today the Lord's faithfulness in you life. 
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Rejoicing with you today at the goodness of God to your family. I was an MC Student when Josiah was diagnosed with cancer and I vividly remember the many hours of prayer, carrying the burden with your parents. Every time I see Josiah now, I am filled with gratefulness to our God who heals!
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