6 months today...

6 months ago today....

6 months ago, I couldn't fully comprehend the sheer terror of having my own child diagnosed with cancer.
I was also blissfully ignorant of the devastating effects -physical and emotional- of “chemo” and being bedridden for so long- especially on a 23 year-old vibrant woman, and the impact it would also have on me and the rest of our family.
I couldn't truly appreciate the challenges of what it means to be a full-time caregiver. How exhausting it is- emotionally even more than physically.
I couldn't have begun to fathom the way our lives would be drastically changed forever...

But God knew my terror, He wasn't ignorant of the challenges ahead, and He knows my weariness. None of this took Him by surprise.
In fact, He was already IN my tomorrow, waiting for me in my next day, working everything out according to His plan.

6 months later….

6 months later, I have more peace & confidence, than terror.
I am still learning how to manage the physical & emotional issues, but we have learned so much, and God has allowed us to stay ahead of the roadblocks more often than not.
I am so grateful to be my daughter's caregiver, and I couldn't imagine it any other way.
I look back on how much our lives have indeed changed, but I need to choose to see the good. Relationships have been restored- between friends & family. And most importantly, with God.
I am learning to no longer take things for granted. I value each and every day God gives us, and the people He has put on our path to walk this journey alongside us.

6 months later, as I glance back I see God all over this situation, all over US, giving us the strength and hope we need to fight one more day.
I see Him everywhere, and I feel Him closer than ever before.

So I choose to thank God for this opportunity, and I pray that He uses us in any way He sees fit.

I thank God for YOU prayer warriors, and your faithfulness. Prayer is powerful! We are 6 months closer to a victorious outcome, and we praise God for it!