Blog Introduction
December 17, 2010, I was diagnosed with ovarian
cancer – Stage 1A. That was the good
news! The “other news” was that the
tumor, although encapsulated and small, was Grade 3+. As the surgeon said, “It was really ugly.” I
learned that it is the most virulent, aggressive type of cancer. It likes to “throw off” cells as the tumor
forms and if one cell was loose in my body, it would grow rapidly. Immediately I began seeking the best and
appropriate treatment and started my journey through cancer treatment.
This blog began as a tool to keep my friends and
family informed of my progress. However,
it soon became a chronicle of God’s strength, peace, and healing that I
experienced on a daily basis. The
blessings I experienced were too numerous to remember, so this blog became the
repository for collecting the struggles and triumphs that were part of two
surgeries and installation of my port, plus chemotherapy and all that goes with
it.
The Scriptures that I had read or memorized across
the years would repeat through my mind at the most appropriate times. Songs I had learned or heard would come to mind
– at the perfect time. I was amazed and
humbled that God, in His mercy, cared about the smallest details of my
“misery”. And in fact, my “misery” was
mitigated by His grace – one day at a time!
That’s why I wrote this blog.
As friends and family read of God’s goodness to me,
many suggested (or insisted) that I should “write a book”. I realize that my brief bout with cancer is
miniscule compared to what others go through.
They are the ones who should write a book. I also realize that when going through
something unknown and “scary”, it is immensely helpful to know others have gone
through the same thing. As we go through
this short “dot” of eternity, called life, there are times when we need extra
encouragement. It is my prayer that this blog will be an encouragement to others who go through similar
experiences or who just need to be reminded that “God is our refuge and
strength, a very present help in trouble.” (The Bible, Psalm 46:1) God also said, in Joshua 1:5. “Just as I was
with Moses, so I will be with you. I
will not leave you or forsake you.” Then He tells us in verse 9, “Be strong and
courageous. Do not be frightened, and do
not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” I have experienced these truths personally. I hope that as you read, you will be inspired
to also trust God as you go through difficult times in your life.
This blog is printed “…to the praise of His glory”.
(Ephesians 1:12)
