Did Anyone Who Attended Chamberlain High School in 1987 *Not* Know Darby?

I went to high school with Darby and now she's fighting cancer. Although the prognosis isn't good, she is responding with courage, faith, and love. She is an inspiration to us all.

Darby was always nice. No one I know has ever had anything bad to say about her. Do you know how rare that is? Her husband John also graduated with us. His locker was right next to the locker I shared with Becky so we often met before class and talked and joked around. He was always nice, too.

It cannot be easy to hear that you won't be alive to see your children grow. I cannot fathom the strength it takes to not only carry on, but to consider the suffering of others and spend your final days doing something about it.

I know Darby and John have a great deal of faith, in God and each other, and can only assume that their faith sustains them. Many readers here believe in the power of prayer.

So say a prayer for Darby (Bissett) Steadman, her husband John, and their children. There isn't a better conversation to have with God today than to suggest he keep her here with the rest of us. Raising her children and inspiring everyone.

h/t Holly