| | Good lab results of some blood tests I had taken some time ago came unexpectedly in yesterday’s mail. I had initially received the good report by email from the doctor, so the thick letter that landed on my dining table wasn’t alarming, but rather served to remind me that my experience with breast cancer is starting to look smaller and smaller in the rear view mirror as I approach three years post-diagnosis. And I am grateful.
Mirrors, more for women than men, I suppose, are enemies rather than friends. But last night at the Wellness Center (where I make myself work out) I caught a glimpse of my profile while lifting weights and marveled that there was something, where once, for a short while at least, there had been nothing. It was a good thing to see. I am grateful.
One of the first thoughts I had after being diagnosed was that I hoped God would use this disease in my life for good—that through it all I might become more a reflection of Him to others who crossed my path. I’m still working on that one, but I wonder if there are others like me who felt God’s strong presence during cancer, who were blessed to encounter people whose special mission, it seemed, was to encourage and remind you that He would never leave you alone. Of course I know there are others, and I really like hearing their stories. Maybe disease wasn’t part of your experience at all, but whatever it was you knew He was there. Hearing about God’s activity in others’ lives brings joy—and hope to the heart. Please share yours. I’d be grateful. suzmurphy@comcast.net
“And we know that God causes all things [even cancer] to work together for good to them that love Him, to them who are the called according to His purpose.” Romans 8:28
“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you." Deuteronomy 31:6
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