About a year ago, my mom went for a routine colon oscopy. She was so nervous, especially since this was the first time she had gone for this test. My sister and I assured her everything would be ok, and sincerely believed this to be true. When the results came in, the doctors office told my mom they needed her to come in, verses giving her the results over the phone. When i heard this, my heart sunk. I immediately knew something was wrong. My sister and Nick believed things were still ok, and told me not to be upset. But i knew otherwise in my heart. My sister and I went with my mom to get the results of the test. When the doctor came in, he immediately said he had bad news. Again, those words were spoken, "you have cancer"! Shock and fear ran through all our veins! We got all the information we needed from the doctor and left the office. Mom broke down emotionally as we left the building. My heart broke for her. She had stage 2 colon cancer! My mom!! A roller coaster of emotions followed for the next few months prior to surgery. I doubted God. I wondered if He would allow me to enjoy my mom for years to come, or if this was it. I grieved for her, so much... Here was this woman who just two years prior made the most difficult transition in her life by leaving everything behind in PA to come to Michigan and start a new life. For once she experienced freedom and hope, and now she was possibly loosing it all!
Good things came out of this trial as well. My faith was strengthened. My understanding of Gods goodness was refreshed in a new way. He took care of my mom. I even had a renewed sense of appreciation for my mom, we we share a closeness that didn't quite exist before. God is so good to us! I know that even if He chose to take my mom a year ago, i would have mourned, no doubt. I would have experienced a new set of fears, doubts, and numerous other emotions as i dealt with the pain of loosing my momma. However, I know and believe in my heart that God's grace and love would have abounded in those moments as well! I am not alone in this life, for He promises to never leave me or forsake me!
~John 16:33 In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.
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It is scary to watch a loved one suffer (whether physically or emotionally). But, I agree, good things come out of those trials. I am so glad your mom is doing good! Hugs.
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