"Celebrating 4 Years Cancer-Free Today: Reflecting on God's Goodness and Gratitude"

Jul 17, 2024

3 min read

As I sit here on my front porch, basking in the gentle warmth of the sun's rays, I can't help but reflect on the whirlwind that was my life just four years ago. It was February 2020 when I received the diagnosis of an aggressive form of breast cancer after a routine mammogram. My head started spinning - there was no history of breast cancer in my family, yet here I was, facing a battle that seemed daunting. Because of the type of cancer it was, I was told I would have to have chemotherapy, radiation, and a mastectomy.

A Rollercoaster of Changes and Challenges

The world was a different place back then, full of bustling streets and carefree interactions. But by March, the looming shadow of the pandemic cast its dark cloud over everything. Suddenly, getting a routine mammogram seemed like a luxury no one could obtain. Despite the uncertainty and fear that gripped the world, I found myself plunged into a relentless cycle of treatments – a port inserted, rounds of chemotherapy, surgery, and daily radiation sessions.

Each step of the journey brought both physical and emotional challenges, but through it all, I clung to God, His promises, and my belief that there was a greater plan at work.

Finding Strength in Unexpected Places

One day, as I was sitting on this very porch, the world around me unusually quiet, it hit me – my job had been deemed essential during Covid, I had been feeling great, and the doctors said I would never have found the cancer on my own. If it hadn't been for receiving a routine Mammogram reminder card in the mail and following up right away, my story could have turned out very differently. I never thought about breast cancer. I would have waited until all the ladies who had missed their mammograms during COVID-19 had gotten theirs before I would have even scheduled mine. The circumstances God had orchestrated were no less than a miracle. God is faithful.

Had it not been for that routine mammogram, the cancer silently growing within me would have gone undetected, wreaking havoc unbeknownst to me. There was no logical explanation for the timing or the sequence of events that led me to where I am today other than the goodness of God.

A Testimony to Gratitude

Looking back on the trials and tribulations that have shaped me in the past four years, I am filled with an overwhelming sense of gratitude. Gratitude for the unwavering support of loved ones, for the skilled hands of medical professionals who guided me through the darkest times, and for the small miracles and Jesus Kisses that unfolded when I least expected them. If you look, you will find them.

Today, I stand before you, a testament to His love for us and our hope in Him for anyone navigating the stormy seas of illness and uncertainty. My journey is far from over, but I embrace each day with newfound appreciation and vigor, knowing that I am a living, breathing testament to God's power, strength, sovereignty, and unwavering faith.

Life is a tapestry of moments—some dark and somber, others vibrant and full of light. It is up to us to find beauty in every thread, cherish the colors that paint our story, and hold onto His hand in the face of adversity.

In the grand tapestry of life, I am but a single thread, but a thread woven deeply into a relationship with Christ and an unshakeable belief in Our Creator.

So, dear reader, as you navigate your own journey, remember this - there is a God waiting for you to embrace a relationship with Him through His son Jesus Christ. Those who seek Him will find Him.

Believe in God's goodness, the power of the cross, and His perfect timing. He works all things together for the good of those who love Him.

Walk alongside the Lord with me, and let's weave our stories of the wonderful Saviour we serve into a tapestry of hope, God-given strength, and unwavering faith.