Thursday, October 31, 2013

Strength in the Face of Tragedy...

Last night I had the privilege to share a special moment with a very special lady.  I've known her for 5 or 6 years.  We don't see each other often, but she included me in a special event in her life.  Last week she was diagnosed with stage IIIc breast cancer.  She is to start chemo this Friday.  The event she held was an 'Embracing Life' party.  She is taking the bull by the horns, so to speak, and handling this diagnosis with grace and strength!  At this gathering of around 20 or so women who have had a special place in her life, she had her long-time stylist and friend shave her head BEFORE the chemo takes it!  There was not one tear shed.  There was much laughter and many hugs. 

I am amazed at her strength.  I know she has had many 'breakdown' moments since last week.  After all she is human.  But watching her in action last night, refusing to let this demon get her down, really spoke to me.  If she can laugh in the face of cancer and enter this new phase of her life with such grace, how can I complain about the issues in my life.  Yes, I have issues.  Medically, I am at a place I never thought I'd be.  Whoopie!  My little blood sugar issues, etc. are NOTHING compared to what she is facing in these next months.  I am so proud of her.  I have no doubt that she & God will kick cancers butt! 

One serious note from last night...in the middle of the 'shave,' she asked all of us there to please be sure to get our mammograms!  And implore each of you reading this to do the same!!!  Please get your yearly mammogram!  Early detection is the best defense against this horrible disease!!

Today I am thankful for the strength of God that is evident in a woman of God!

Have a blessed day!!!
**I am not sharing her name because I did not ask her if I could.  Please just be in prayer for her and her family!  Thank you!
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Posted by Debi

8 comments:

  1. JenileeOctober 31, 2013 at 9:04 AM

    beautiful post and a great reminder for all of us to handle struggle with grace!

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  2. Jenifer MetzgerOctober 31, 2013 at 9:12 AM

    I was completely amazed. I went there expecting so many tears and sadness. But it was not that at all. I hate cancer. I hate the special people in my life who have been effected by it. I just wish cancer would die once and for all. But in the midst of this horrible, horrible thing, we can still know that God is God.

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  3. AnonymousOctober 31, 2013 at 9:39 AM

    I am one year out from my round of breast cancer. God and the prayers of people around the world carried. God is faithful and has used my ordeal to minister to many many women. God has a plan. It often doesn't look like he is in control, but thats when faith comes in. "do you trust me when you can't trace me."

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    1. UnknownOctober 31, 2013 at 9:47 AM

      This post was made by me. oops! I posted under my husbands name.

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  4. UnknownOctober 31, 2013 at 9:46 AM

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  5. UnknownOctober 31, 2013 at 9:46 AM

    I am one year out from my round of breast cancer. God and the prayers of people around the world carried. God is faithful and has used my ordeal to minister to many many women. God has a plan. It often doesn't look like he is in control, but thats when faith comes in. "do you trust me when you can't trace me."

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  6. UnknownOctober 31, 2013 at 10:34 AM

    Dear Debi
    Yes, I know this lady and am praying for her. Just a few weeks ago another friend of mine was also diagnosed with breast cancer.
    Blessings XX
    Mia

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  7. Dayle ~ A Collection of DaysOctober 31, 2013 at 6:48 PM

    How wonderful to be surrounded by friends during such times. Thanks for the mammo reminder. I've very far behind on doing that.

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