Dear Cana,
I have very good news to share with you! God is graciously hearing and answering your prayers. I went to the doctor yesterday to get more ninja medicine and she told me that the cancer is shrinking significantly. The tumor is much smaller!
I also want to thank you for drawing a picture of what these pink ninjas actually look like. I’ve been wondering! Since they are so tiny in real life, it’s a little hard to tell. And boy does that cancer look terrified!
Sweet friend, I remember holding you when you were a wee little baby. Your mommy and daddy, and my husband, Van, and I shared some wonderful memories in Philadelphia while in seminary together. I pray that as you continue to grow up, you will know how very much our Jesus loves you and how very near he is when things are hard. He never leaves us and holds us close always.
Tell your family hi for me and thank them for the super fun care package. I’m especially excited about all the lollipops!
Love,
Ms. Anne
Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, and faithful in prayer. Romans 12:12
facing the thief 
I love you sweet daughter, mine. “I have this hope as an anchor for the soul. It enters the inner sanctuary, where our high priest is seated next to the Father.”
Your musings, perspectives, reliance on the LORD, and testimony of His perpetual eternal love for us is just what He wants from us – radical obedience and surrender.
I hate cancer. I hate it so much. I love you, darling Anne. PopPop
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In tears as I read this. I knew Cana when she was only a toddler and this letter makes me think of how old she must be now. Reading your response, Anne, gives me hope and encouragement as you are so wonderfully faithful through this hard time in your life. I knew your husband because he worked with my father, Dan Cason, in seminary. But all I want to do right now is give you a hug. I hear you like stories so I’ve got one for you.. Back in the day, Van had a small ceramic dog that sat in front of his desk. I eyed it and probably pet it, as I was young and pretty envious. When your husband left westminster, he gave me the dog, and I’ve kept it ever since; through moves, spring cleanings, and yard sales. I dont know why I told you that little story. Andthis might be cheesy for an 18 year-old girl to say, but from this day on the dog is going to remind me of you and your outstanding faith and strength through this fight. So very thankful that there is progress in your healing. You are in my prayers. Sending love from The Casons
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Anne,
I’m Allison Gaskins, manager for Sara Groves. I wanted to tell you that your blog post mentioning Sara’s song caught the eye of folks at her music label and they shared it with Sara and me. We all want to thank you for your kind words (and so beautifully expressed). We are with you, and we are praying for you. It blesses us to know that Sara’s work is encouraging you. More new music coming in September! We’ll be sure you get an album from us directly. xoxo
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