When I was first diagnosed with thyroid cancer four years ago, It was as if my entire world had come crashing down. For quite awhile, I was in complete shock. I had so many unanswered questions; Questions like, Why me? What did I do to deserve this? The days turned into weeks, months, and eventually years. It was a process of coming to grips with the reality of a cancer diagnosis. No one ever believes it will happen to them. As time went on, I learned many things. At first, I felt completely alone. Through my weakness, I felt God’s strength being manifested to me. His presence was so real and he was closer to me than I had ever experienced before. He can comfort our weary souls in a way that no one else can. I learned to take one day at a time and to release all of my worries and cares into God’s hands. I also tried to change my attitude. I believe that a healthy positive attitude is the first step in recovering from any illness. After reading Rejoicing Through The Tears, you will know that no matter what happens, you can still rejoice with heartfelt joy from deep within. It isn’t on the surface, but from deep within, you will find a hidden strength that you didn’t know was there. I want to encourage you today to fight this dreaded disease and never give up hope. Let God embrace you in his awesome love. Commit each day to him and rest in him completely!

Psalm 104: 33-34

I will sing to the Lord as long as I live; I will sing praise to my God while I have any being. May my meditation be sweet to him; as for me, I will rejoice in the Lord.