The funny thing about being diagnosed with cancer early like I was, is that there are no symptoms. I feel fine. To those around me I look fine. I almost feel guilty that my cancer is not as bad as someone else’s might be. Last week I received good news about some tests. I thank God for those test results that came back more quickly than expected. I still have cancer, but now I know that the treatment will be less expansive than it could be. I know that my physical suffering will be less than it could be.
I pray that my sense of calm through these days will be a testimony to my children. We have prayed as a family for each test result to be good. And while we did not get the answer we wanted from the biopsy, we continue to pray for healing and for God’s favor in each step and with each appointment. He has shown me favor in some things, as I said above. The desire to shield children from the hard things in life is natural. But my children are old enough now that they will know when something is going on. Because my faith allows me to walk in calmness and not fear, my children can see that and be encouraged themselves. I know that they will be empowered to have courage in the trials that await them in their own lives. I praise God for this opportunity to build character and resilience in them, the kind that only comes through trials. For they will be stronger for it and their faith will be stronger for it.
Philippians 4:7 “And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus”
