Hearing the words “You’ve got
cancer,” are devastating. Walls seem to come crashing down around you, as you begin
to realize you must mount up to face the fight. It looks as if faith flees momentarily,
but like a magnet comes back the moment you turn to stand.
These were my thoughts as I
sat in a chemotherapy waiting room this past week. My daughter-in-law, Leslie
and I had driven Tom, her step-dad, to his monthly doctor’s appointment. This
time, Tom was there for a check-up before his chemo treatment the next week; however,
this fight started long before this visit.
Tom has been battling brain
cancer for the past 10 months. It took six weeks, and numerous theories before
the doctors could diagnose Tom’s problem correctly. Tom’s type of cancer is very
rare, and little is known, so the doctors felt compelled to give him
chemotherapy as a precautionary measure. Tom is one of three in the world that
has ever had this type of cancer and the only one who has had it to start in
the brain first. It usually manifests itself in other areas of the body first.
Thus, explaining why the doctors felt the need for further treatment.
I am thankful for Tom and
Nancy’s Godly witness and perseverance in their most recent challenging experience.
It helps me know that I can expect God to be there for me when I go through my
difficult times. The journey may not be as easy as I would like, but God can
redeem any circumstance for my good and His glory, when I seek Him with my
whole heart.

What wonderful news! I am also a cancer survivor. Mine was caught early, and I was two years without evidence of disease on June 14. Having cancer brought me nearer to God, and I learned to trust Him completely with all aspects of my life. Last fall, I had another cancer scare. I faced it much more calmly knowing that God was in control. This time, it was a false alarm. God is so good. Blessings to Tom for a complete recovery.
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