Remember that line from the movie “A Few Good Men?” Col. Jessup (Jack Nicholson) is testifying under oath, and responding to questions of Lt. Kaffee (Tom Cruise) as truth seems impossible to ascertain.
The reality of our present situation, seemingly magnified by the events of the previous twelve months, has left us wondering, can we handle the truth? Can we say it out loud? Post it on a blog?
The truth is, this really, really stinks. It’s ugly, scary, and disappointing. The month of October is “Breast Cancer Awareness” month. Ugh. We are aware. Very aware.
Decisions have been made and a surgery date is scheduled (first week of November). Reality is just beginning to sink in, and we suddenly find ourselves aware of a new set of questions.
Bitterness? Anxiety? Despair? Impatience?
Only when we are truly honest with ourselves will we then acknowledge these feelings, recognize these emotions, and begin to determine how best to move forward.
We choose kindness over bitterness.
We choose peace over anxiety.
We choose hope over despair.
We choose contentment over impatience.
Why? Because…
“…we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ… suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope…hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts.” Romans 5:1-5
“…to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us…hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed.” 2 Corinthians 4:7-9
truth? cancer
Truth? “…through all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.” Romans 8:37
For the next couple of weeks, we will be completing preoperative appointments necessary for surgery, and wrapping up a few projects around the house. We are praying for the ability to give proper attention to all these details, yet not allow those details to overwhelm us.
Grace and Peace!
For the next couple of weeks, we will be completing preoperative appointments necessary for surgery, and wrapping up a few projects around the house. We are praying for the ability to give proper attention to all these details, yet not allow those details to overwhelm us.
Grace and Peace!
I'd like to know how it is that you are providing comfort and encouragement to the rest of us. Aren't we, your family and friends, supposed to be doing the encouraging and comforting...!?! Keep blogging. We are out here -- listening, hoping and praying.
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