Sandy's mom, Kay, has been battling cancer. A couple of years ago Kay gave Kenzie a porcelain doll that she has brought with her from Japan many, many years ago. We finally felt that Kenzie is old enough to appreciate it so it is now in her room. So, between our conversations and the new doll, Kay has been on Kenzie's mind.

At dinner last night, Kenzie offered up a very sober, sincere prayer that went something like this, "Dear God, please take care of Kay. Please take her cancer away and take her to heaven so she won't be in pain anymore. Amen."

Grammy put Kenzie to bed tonight and told me that Kenzie prayed with all her heart tonight for Kay, even raising her hands in a pleading motion. Kenzie's ability to express and understand the gravity of the situation is apparent, and it's clearly weighing on her mind.