Last week I had a biopsy; yesterday I found out I have breast cancer. That's really hard to write. I'm told it's the most common kind, "invasive ductile carcinoma." It's sounds terrible, and right now I feel pretty terrible, but I'll be OK. God has brought me this far, and He's not going to leave me now. I'm am trusting Him to the fullest to bring me through this "bump in the road." I have a decision to make, and the most wonderful family and friends anyone could ever be blessed with, and I am so thankful for their love & support. I don't know how anyone could ever get through the trials of life without family & friends praying them through. God never promises us the road will be smooth & life will be perfect. We are made perfect through Him.
I'm going to learn as much as I can about this disease that "other women" have, and do as much as I can to get through it, but I can do that only with the Lord's help. It's scary, yes, and I can't say I'm not scared, but Psalm 27: 1 says,
"The Lord is my light and my salvation:
Whom shall I fear?
The Lord is the strength of my life:
Of whom shall I be afraid?"
So, I have to trust the Lord to carry me through, and I know he will.
"I have set the Lord always before me.
Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.
Therefore, my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will rest secure." Ps. 16: 8-9
This verse has been repeated in my mind a hundred times the last few weeks, and I will cling to the promise that He is at my right hand. Things are changing for me, but I'm not changing. The Lord is not changing. He is the same yesterday, today, forever.
So, to make a long story short, I have decisions to make and God to guide me to the right one. For that I am thankful; to know the Lord and know He is at my right hand.
Hi Aunt Sara,
ReplyDeleteOne of my best friends, Jamie, had the exact same type 7 years ago. She was 27 with a 1 and 2 year old. But, she survived. She just celebrated her 7th year clear last week. She told me to tell you to start drinking aloe vera juice and to pass on her email to you if you have any questions or need to talk. Here is her email: missjrenae22@gmail.com She is also a believer in Christ and will keep you her prayers! We are praying for you!
I love you my friend. I look forward to the day we hear, "I have been one year cancer free - then 2 year ... then 4 and than 10 .. and on and on and on." Your testimony is beautiful, Sara! Beautiful and touches me deeply. I stand next to you, to hold your hand, to be silent together, to laugh together, to encourage you and just be here for you!!!! Love you!!!! and praying for you as you seek God in this path He has set out before you, knowing that you are going to SHINE for HIM!
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