Kick it with Charla

Just this:

One of the hardest things about feeling good during cancer treatment is knowing that so many feel lousy. I’m not talking about right after a big chemo day – that’s just sucks for everyone. It’s a given. I’m talking about the ones who have chronic symptoms that are hard to manage; treatment that leaves you feeling drained and you never really recover from it; surgery after surgery; cancer that comes back, and friends that never do; those who hear the words, “there’s nothing more we can do.”

If I could sit silently beside each of you, I would.

I’m so sorry we are going through this.

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  1. Rick Fey Avatar
    Rick Fey

    I’m sure you would! That’s why we are fortunate to have you in our spiritual corner. Thanks for your thoughts.

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  2. Jeffrey Young Avatar
    Jeffrey Young

    ♥️♥️♥️

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  3. Esteban Ferrer Avatar
    Esteban Ferrer

    So much you, Charla. Right on.

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  4. kmbracher Avatar
    kmbracher

    You are so kind and compassionate, Charla. And such a strength to others. Know that we are silently sitting beside you as well and praying that you heal completely. You are a joy 🥰 and bring comfort to so many. I hope that comfort comes back to you twofold.
    With light and love,
    Kim Bracher

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  5. Melinda Wright Avatar
    Melinda Wright

    I know you are with me, Charla. And although I have been told there is nothing more they can do,
    I have faith that I am in God’s hands. Prayers are for your peace and comfort as well as full recovery.

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  6. Jeannette Cohen Avatar
    Jeannette Cohen

    Yes, and…

    Having recently walked with two loved ones through months of them feeling lousy, only to hear, “there’s nothing more we can do”… YES. Those days are hard and it is right to open our hearts to dear ones who are facing a more-difficult journey today.

    AND… although I will never ever understand it, I have come to rely on our mysterious, God-given ability to hold joy and pain, happiness and sorrow, all mixed up together. So, let us celebrate every day that you have cancer and yet feel good. It adds joy to a mix that can use all the joy it can get.

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  7. Martha Avatar
    Martha

    Charla, I am praying for you. May you be filled with the Lord’s peace that surpasses all understanding. My husband had 2 incidents of cancer in the last 13 years and we were blessed that it was caught early. I certainly have great empathy for those that are struggling and fighting this cancer battle.
    Continued prayers for God to completely heal you.
    Xoxo

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    Kathy Eckrich

    Charla, I’m sure God is just using you as a model here in earth! I believe that you WILL be healed to continue on your great, much-needed ministry at the Chapel! You are always in our thoughts and daily prayers for strength, rest, peace, and stamina! You can do it…… He’s given you the capacity…..we love and ADORE you and can’t wait to see a “healed” Charla back at Snowmass Chapel. Love you loads

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    kmbracher

    Tomorrow is a big day for you and I feel you will come through a champion!
    You have so many people sending love, healing energy and prayers to you that it has to go that way.
    Thinking of you with love ❤️, light ✨and prayers🙏🏼!
    Kim Bracher

    Sent from my iJet

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  10. Ned Cochran Avatar
    Ned Cochran

    Sending love on this first day of summer❤️
    We are hoping you’ll be able to get back to the nice, cool weather of the mountains, ASAP. 💕Ned

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About Charla

In March of 2023 our dear Charla was diagnosed with stage 4 ovarian cancer which had spread to the lymph nodes. Charla is a beloved friend and pastor to so many. In an effort to keep all of those who care about her in the loop, and lighten the communication load that would inevitably fall on Charla and her family, we have established this blog. Please post your comments of positivity, prayer, encouragement, and inspiration on this site, or mail encouraging messages via snail mail.

Prior to this diagnosis Charla had tossed around the idea of starting a podcast. With a background in PR and TV, years of expertise teaching and writing on parenting and other topics, a Doctorate in Ministry from Duke University, and 13 years under her belt of co-pastoring and leading a church, Charla has a deep well of wisdom to draw from and “kick around” in conversation in a podcast setting. We can’t wait to “kick it” (slang for “hang out”) with Charla in the years ahead and hear her declare triumph over this diagnosis.

For now, we join Charla in solidarity, with love and constant prayer, as she kicks cancer out of her body.

Kick it with Charla. And lift her up in prayer.