THIS IS WHAT I KNOW:
- I have Stage IV breast cancer with spots on my liver
- God loves me
- God does not make mistakes
- God did not give me cancer
- I deeply love my husband, children, parents, sister, in-laws and friends.
- My husband loves me
- My children love me
- My parents love me
- My sister loves me
- My in-laws love me
- My friends (in so MANY places) love me - I know this because of the tons of emails and cards coming my way and the prayers that are being said on my behalf. I am in awe of things that have been said because I never knew I had touched so many people in my life. My friends even blogged about little 'ol me. That's so touching.
- Prayer changes things - I know this because I have always been a prayerful person, but I had never experienced the benefits of someone praying FOR ME until the past couple of weeks. It's hard to explain, but I feel protected and loved and I KNOW GOD IS NEAR. I have never felt that before and it feels great!
- I have a positive attitude
- I FEEL GREAT!!!
- My faith is much stronger than I realized
- I'm in the fight of my life.....I've never been competitive, but this is one thing I AM going to win!
- I have wonderful doctors and nurses. M.D. Anderson is the most awesome hospital I have ever been in. ALL of the staff members are kind and helpful, the doctors and nurses are gentle and caring. I don't feel like just a number.
- I am thankful I live in a sunny place because the sunlight and warm breezes make me feel good no matter what. (It's February and it's around 80 degrees!!!)
- I love to laugh
- I am so blessed, yeah, I have a diagnosis and disease, but there is ALWAYS someone in worse shape than me.
- God is good.
I have all these things I listed (and many, many more that I won't bore you with), plus the fact all of my physical needs are met each and every day. It is my choice to be positive and it is my choice to draw near to God. He will always be there....I just have to keep praying. I could play victim and ask "why me?" but that won't solve anything. I have to move forward with WHAT I KNOW.
I do NOT like to be the center of attention and am embarassed at all of the attention, but I most definitely need the prayers I have humbly asked for from you. Thank you from the depths of my heart.
Two thoughts for today:
PROVERBS 15:13 (NIV) "A MERRY HEART MAKES A CHEERFUL COUNTENANCE, BUT BY SORROW OF THE HEART THE SPIRIT IS BROKEN."
II TIMOTHY 1:7 (NIV) "FOR GOD HAS NOT GIVEN US A SPIRIT OF FEAR, BUT OF POWER AND OF LOVE AND OF A SOUND MIND."
10 comments:
What an awesome post, Jenny. I admire your strength and resolve so much. God is near- He always is. We love you!
I feel like I just keep on saying this, but you are truly an AMAZING lady. I'm so glad you are choosing to let your faith grow through this instead of the alternative. I think that is an answer to prayer.
Thank you (again) for your example.
We pray for and love you and your family.
I am growing in my faith due to you growing in your faith. You are a powerful strength to me as you go thru this. You are amazing and we are all still praying!
I'm praying for you and have been for weeks! "God will make a way, when there seems to be no way. He works in ways we cannot see. He will make a way for me. He will be my guide, hold me closely to his side, with love and strength for each new day. He will make a way. He will make a way."
I read about you on Jenny Lusty's blog. My young mother's Bible study group has been praying for you. I just wanted you to know that you are being lifted up to God daily by people who don't even know you but are your sisters in Christ. Best of luck and I'll keep checking back on you.
Jenny, I have heard those friends are called "Trench Friends" - friends that are not only with you through all of the good times, but also never abandon you and stay close in the "trenches" of your life. To be blessed with so many trench friends, it shows what a trench friend you are. May God continue to shower His blessings over you.
Jenny, you are so amazingingly strong and are a wonderful example. God will not give you more than you can handle. You are handling this with such an amazing attitude. God does love you! We are praying so much for you. There are so many people praying for you that you don't even know. Keep fighting girl and we'll keep praying!
Stay strong! Praying for you.
Jenny, you are in my prayers. Loved this post.
Jenny, it is so good to hear from you. Sounds like you have a wonderful positive attitude. So wished we lived closer so I could meet the new addition to your family. I loved having Gunner in class and you were always smiling and such an attentive mother. I was talking to Cindy the other day and she said, remember Jenny, she stayed in our cabin at the ladies retreat. What a fun weekend and you are such a blessing to everyone around you. Prayers are lifted for you daily! Remember the little people in Oklahoma that like to short sheet people....when they aren't looking.
Take care! You are AMAZING!!!
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