Author: jasmynlnuga

Today was a rather emotional day for me because it’s my Dad’s birthday aaaaaand because for a brief moment I thought about how unfair life can be.


My Dad lost his battle with leukemia about six years ago and today, my brother Shane is going through somewhat the same thing. He comes of of the bathroom from taking a shower and from the corner of my eye, he reminds me of my Dad. His thin body is frail and his slumped over posture resembles that of my Dad’s. It’s probably caused by not being able to eat much. I can’t help but cry because I feel helpless. He cries a lot. I know he’s scared. We all are.


Then I am reminded of all the amazing support and love we’ve received from family, friends, ward members, perfect strangers even over the past week and the good SO outweigh the bad.


I truly believe that God hears my prayers because it is answered through the kind acts of those around us every day since his diagnosis..


I notice that I am physically and emotionally strong lately. All day, my thoughts and energy go to making sure my brother is okay. I guess the saying might just be true: “you never know strong you are until being strong is the only option.”

I am his #BigSis 💜💜💜
It is my duty.

Hoping and praying for a good for us all. God is good… all the time!

My Brother Shane

My brother, Shane Nuga, was diagnosed with esophageal cancer over a week ago.

This brother of mine is always on the go! We, siblings, tease him that he had ants in his pants cause he can’t keep still. His attention span is about zero. When we talk on the phone, I have to hurry and say everything I need to before click! Damn it, he’s gone. As the oldest in the family, I am so blessed that he has a severe case of OCD which means he is constantly picking up after me.

But, all kidding aside; I am heartbroken that his energy has gone down a lot due to the oral chemo and other strong meds he started taking this past Monday 😦

He was let go at his job because of the possible hazard he might cause driving such a big truck. I cannot help but worry because it’s like he has to start from square one. With all his heart, he wants to work to support his family and make ends meet but realistically, he may get worse before he gets better with what his medical team has planned.

In an effort to help him financially, my siblings and I have decided it’s time to use our resources and connections to fundraise in his behalf.

Sure, it’s been rough but thank the Good Lord my brother has helped so many in his lifetime because they are reaching out in support of him💜

My Papa used to always say, “be good to everyone and help them because you never know when you might need the favor returned… It may not be returned to you but to your children or grandchildren.“

We have witnessed this firsthand throughout the week with the overwhelming outpouring of love and donations. We are so blessed!

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