Reasons to Survive

Scripture of the Day:]

Jeremiah 17:14 (NLT)

O Lord, if you heal, I will truly be healed; if you save me, I will truly be saved. My praises are for you alone.

February 29, 2012

I was up front at school looking for a student when a breast cancer survivor came to pick up her daughter.  How did I know? She looked like me 2 or 3 months ago. She was wearing a scarf with a breast cancer pin.

All I said was “congratulations”. She didn’t have to ask why. She knew I knew. She also recognized it in me. I was wearing a wig yesterday. We just hugged. Her’s was worse than mine in terms of stages and I got a tickle out of her reason to survive. She didn’t want her ex-husband to get her kids.

            Everyone I’ve ever met that has had it always has had a joke about it. That alone, can be so uplifting.

            I don’t know if God sent her to me or me to her. I hope our meeting accomplished what He intended. I know I smiled for the rest of the day.

July 11, 2014

I never really had to look for a reason to survive. My survival was never in question and always the only option. But I'm sure others handle their breast cancer differently and the lady's reason from above is as good as any and what a wonderful attitude. 

I also believe that God sends people our way every now and then when we need them the most. I believe that God sent her my way that day and it has not been the last time. 

Even though my survival was never in question for me, I still had and have rough days. God lets me know that he has not deserted me. He won't desert you either. 

If you are making this journey as I am, may God bless you with His healing touch. I know He loves you.