I am excited, yes, I know that sounds strange. I am excited to begin radiation because that means I am a giant steps towards healing.
After a successful surgery, clean margins and no lymph node involvement, I was doing great and feeling great. And then Holy Week (busy week for a preacher), I developed an infection and my incision totally reopened. I have had to heal from the inside out and it has been a slow process.
So, I am excited to get started on this next phase of treatment. Every day ( Monday through Friday) for the next 6 ½ weeks, I will begin my day at the Caromont Cancer Center. I am so grateful for all the support and prayers I have received. Through one of the most challenging times in my life, the body of Christ has truly been present with me. I can literally feel your prayers lifting me up, and I am carrying your support with me.
I have been reminded about over and over that I am not in control. Cancer disrupts plans, cancer doesn’t care about commitments, and healing takes longer than anticipated. For someone who lives by her calendar and commitments, it is quite the challenge to fit something into my everyday life. And yet, I am reminded that my strength does not come from myself. My strength and resolve come from the power of Christ that resides within me. I am not in control. And it is freeing to rely on Christ’s presence and power to strengthen me.
At our house, we are having lots of cancer conversations these days. Between my mom’s diagnosis and my diagnosis, our surgeries, treatments, etc, my girls have asked lots of questions. We are all focusing on not allowing cancer to have the final word. Cancer will not steal our joy! We are choosing joy today and everyday.
Let’s do this!!!!
#godsgotthis #shebossstrong
