I will stand in FAITH
A common theme running through my thoughts has been Faith over Fear. I love how Lacrae says it, “pain strengthens, and fear drives faith.”
I realize I have written about Faith many times, but right now that is the one thing I cling to, and I want to encourage you to do the same. Not for me, but for you and your family / friends. We live in a fallen world and no matter how much we try, we cannot escape that reality. People NEED to know that there is always HOPE! They need to hear it. They need to see it in action through kindness, love, and support. No one is immune to the battles this life brings, so let’s extend grace to others, not knowing their struggles.
I’m not sure what your Faith challenge is, but we all have moments or seasons when we HAVE to choose how we will stand. Your struggle may not be physical health. Maybe it’s a relationship. Possibly a struggle with mental health. Or, it could be all encompassing. At the end of the day, there are really only two options.
FAITH or FEAR
Having faith does not mean you bury your head in the sand and act as though the problem does not exist. Faith is trusting that God is always making a way, moving mountains, doing something to turn it around. Even when the future is uncertain and / or the past has left you broken, there is still hope in each new day. The great thing about it is that we do not need to know the answers or outcome..
“Your world’s not falling apart. It’s falling into place.” - Casting Crowns
I received a phone call yesterday (Tuesday, 4/5) evening from my primary care physician. She was delivering the results of my P.E.T. scan from Monday. I saw the phone call come through on my watch and I quickly answered, knowing she had the results to share. There were some very good things to report, such as clear Bone, Lymph and Blood systems. Praise God that those are clear!!! There were a couple of results that were not as favorable as well. First, I have a nodule on my thyroid that I will need to have biopsied because it is unclear if it is cancerous or not. Second, the lesion on my liver is consistent with metastatic cancer. The good news is that there is only one visible lesion and it is contained. I will have an MRI to take an even closer look and determine that the lesion we are treating is the only one, and there is not additional concern. I meet with an oncologist tomorrow (Thursday, 4/7) to discuss these results further, get the upcoming tests and scans ordered, and talk through treatment options.
I believe God has placed me in the best care possible and will continue to line up providers who are compassionate, caring, and consistent with my beliefs. I know that the dietary changes I have made over the past two years have been instrumental in keeping my body healthy and keeping additional cancer at bay. If I had not taken the drastic measures that I have, there would most likely be a very different story unfolding here. I really do not have any answers right now, but hope to have some information tomorrow and in the coming weeks.
I have an amazing circle of friends and family! I am beyond thankful for all of the prayers and thoughtful messages and wish there was a better way to express my gratitude. This journey is not easy. I will continue to fight on and beat this awful disease. I will keep my faith strong, and press on, fighting the good fight. I will be brave, and I will always give God the glory for the good!
Below is a link to a song that really embodies what I’m feeling, alongside the promises of God. He always knows where we are and what we are going through.
“Just fight a little longer, my friend.
It’s all worth it in the end.
But when you’ve got nobody to turn to
Just hold on and I’ll find you.” - I’ll Find You by Lacrae (ft. Tori Kelly)
