One year ago, we were preparing for our first visit to Cancer Treatment Center. As we were driving, we saw a beautiful rainbow that appeared out of nowhere in front of us; it felt like God’s message to us that He knew exactly where we were and what we were facing. While we were at CTCA, we learned that in addition to spreading to my lungs and lymph nodes, cancer had spread to the clavicle, spine, humerus and skull. We decided on a treatment plan and headed back home on our wedding anniversary. There were lots of emotions on the trip but the overwhelming one was the presence of God’s peace, knowing that He was in control of my days.
We will go back to Cancer Treatment Center this week for our 17th visit, and will spend our wedding anniversary in Georgia. I think that this visit will be much calmer than a year ago; no scans are planned until September. I feel good, and even though I’ve had progression in my lungs and skull, the last time I had scans everyplace else looked better than our first visit to CTCA. I am so thankful for an amazing year of time spent with our family and friends. 💕
It seems to me that the recurrence of cancer and our wedding anniversary will always be linked - but that isn’t a bad thing. As we look back and look forward, Tony Boyd and I have both learned so much about trusting God’s plan. Truly trusting, not fretting about what’s next. This excerpt from the book by Laura Story is so on point as we look to the upcoming year!
“When I base my decisions, words, actions, or beliefs on how I feel, I am on the throne. When I base my decisions, words, actions, or beliefs on what God says is true, then He is on the throne. ....The life God is calling me to requires living with open hands - trusting Him day by day with the smallest of details and the greatest of struggles. He invites each one of His children to embrace this lifestyle of surrender, releasing control to Him and believing He is, has always been, and will forever be faithful.” - Laura Story
“The Lord Himself will lead you and be with you. He will not fail you or abandon you, so do not lose courage or be afraid.” Deuteronomy 31:8 GNT
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