My journey has just begun and my first response was to keep it quiet. I didn't want to tell anyone because I had no idea how to share the news. I wouldn't know what to say or how to answer any questions. I was gripped by fear even to reach out. I came to the conclusion that I would rather share for prayers than to stay silent and face this monster alone.
My phone rang from an unknown number and I answered expecting to hear a doctors office or hospital representative on the other end. Instead, it was the sweet sound of an unknown saint soon to be my dear friend, Norma Gibe. She had just finished her treatment for breast cancer and tracked down my number to call and share encouragement with me. She found me at a time I needed her the most.
It is scary to share those secret fears and speaking of scary ~ my cryie face ~ now that's scary! LOL. I did not want people to see me cry and if they ask me something, I might (most definitely) cry. Norma shared her heart and opened my eyes to see past my own vanity. She helped me see how important it is to share my struggles even in the midst of them.
It is easier to share the hard times once your on the other side of them, but sharing while your still vulnerable is not as simple. It takes something more than I had a week ago. Today, I am being vulnerable in the most difficult battle of my life because my new friend Norma taught me that sharing, even when you don't know someone, blesses others lives.
We love you and are joining our prayers and faith with those of your many Christian friends! We stand with you in this fight. God is forever faithful!
ReplyDeleteThank you Shari. It means a lot to know that there is an army of warriors praying. Love you much.
DeletePraying for you! God’s got this!
ReplyDeleteThank you Cindy. I appreciate your prayers.
DeletePraying for God’s healing hand to touch you & His Spirit to comfort you! 🙏🏻💗
ReplyDeleteThank you so much. May God bless you for your loving compassion.
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