One year ago today as our family celebrated my birthday at
Macaroni Grill, I received a life-changing call… The doctor said, “I have bad news and good
news.” “The bad news is you have
Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma and the good news is you will be a cancer survivor.” We packed up our barely eaten dinners and
made our way home as a family to grapple with this news. Through much prayer, love, doctor
appointments and medicines we stand different-stronger in ways and very
grateful today.
We celebrate for my birthday and for becoming cancer survivors
conquerors. “Yet amid all
these things we are more than conquerors and gain a surpassing victory through
Him who loved us” -Romans
8:37 This nasty disease could
not have been overcome without leaning on our Creator and Great Physician and
receiving His perfect grace. Thank you,
God! Celebrate with me if you will. Enjoy life, your loved ones and this
wonderful day. Lotsa Love to you all, Shirley
If you would
like more information, you may take a peek at the blog created for me by my
talented daughter, Savannah, at Myjoyinliving.blogspot.com. Feel free to pass it along if you wish. Blessings to you all and your loved ones!
“God
doesn’t waste anything we go through. He knows how to bring something good out
of every situation” -Joel Osteen
So glad that this year's birthday was much more peaceful for you.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Diane
You were so supportive, Diane! I will never forget!
Deletexo
Wow, Shirley. You are an amazing person with a heart of gold. I admire your courage and perseverance. I am so thankful to have had the opportunity to train with you and meet your lovely family. You truly are an inspiration.
ReplyDeleteContinue to stay positive and strong!
Lots of love,
Michelle
What an encouraging person you are, Michelle. So glad we met!! I hear you in my head, sometimes. "stay strong" "eww Yeah!" "Yeah legs!" You came into my life at a perfect time. Sad that it was so short, but so grateful!
DeleteLotsa love back to you!