As you have read in a previous post, I have a friend that has colon cancer. She is young, like many of the people I know that have gotten cancer. Let me remind you, cancer doesn't care how old you are or how rich you are. Cancer tries to take as many as it can down. I mean, I was 44 when cancer decided to attack me. And yes, to all you kids out there, 44 is young! I am 53 now and I am STILL young.
With all decisions that you must make when you are diagnosed with cancer, it can be overwhelming. Whatever decision you make, it isn't a wrong one. You have to decide what is best for you. Whether it is only the natural way ( vegan is not for me! trust me), use of medications (chemo, which caused me to learn to like a new way to wear my hair) or a combination of both-just eat healthy, exercise take your supplements and your medications- thats what I did. But medications can be a hard pill to swallow. I didn't want to take my meds and at times I was like a rebellious toddler to my doctor about them,(not a teenager because I did throw some good temper tantrums) I am really surprised that my doctor didn't fire me as a patient. I really tried him and questioned him. He was a good sport despite my attitude at times.
I have seen God work his miracles in people throughout my life. I mean, I AM A MIRACLE! I have seen God take away a tumor on a CT and MRI just before surgery and the doctors cannot explain. But I can! I know who took it away. Anyone that is healed from this horrible parasite, is a miracle. But sometimes your miracle is not a healing but a no answer from God. He will use you and me throughout the yes and no answers he gives us. Is it hard to accept? HELL YES!! But whatever story you have, tell it, live it, share it. You may think it is not important, but it is. YOU ARE IMPORTANT!
I use to think, is this fight worth it? I am sure you are thinking this too. I want to say, yes it is. Your fight will encourage someone else who is starting their fight. This trip, you can't do it alone. It's scary, frustrating and hard. Once it starts, it is a fight you will have for the rest of your life. It may get a little easier, but it is always there.
I don't want to be a downer, but it is. YOU have to find a way to use this experience. I use this blog to help me get through all the negative thoughts and feelings. I know I am not the only one that feels this way. I am reminded when I see others going through a similar diagnosis or treatment. Or when I have patients that are struggling with their cancer. I use my experience to help my patients that are going through something similar. Why? Because I understand their feelings and can show them that they will survive and get through this.
We all have struggles. It may not be cancer. It may be just giving up the control you are trying to have on your life and let God have the control. This includes your family too!
Isaiah 41:10; Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Joshua 1:9; Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
Matthew 19;26; But Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”
