When I was little, my favorite show on TV was "Little House on the Prairie." I still try to find it on the tube sometimes! I loved how every milestone, celebration, hardship, tragedy and weekly trek to their little church brought families and communities together.
Lately, I feel like I'm in my very own episode - sans over-sized dresses!!!!
I have asked God over the years to do a work in my family - my kids, my siblings and parents, and even wider spread, my mom's family.
Every time I went to God specifically for my husband and kids, God would ask me "Are you ready for the ride? Are you ready for what this will require of you!?" I was always quick to answer - of course!.....
Hmmm...
Well, here I am with one thing after another. It seems my still-empty farm is not enough and this hockey season has been worthy of prime-time Emmy awards, with more drama than I ever thought possible!
Here's the topper -
My mom has cancer. Breast cancer. She was diagnosed on New Year's Eve. The praise part would be that it is category 1; which is the lowest of the low. The part that is difficult is that no matter how minimal the cancer is, you still have to go through all the treatment...surgery, radiation and possibly chemo.
This is the first time I have put it in writing. It took a bit to talk about it too. Cancer. It's such an ugly word, and difficult to spit out. In a string of prayer request that I have shared over the years, I think the hardest thing to date, is to say is 'my mom has cancer.'
Here's what I do know -
I was NOT ready for the ride.
Here is the other thing I know -
I wouldn't change any of this for the world!
I have seen my kids grow in Christ. I have watched hockey parents change and come together and pray for our mini NHLers. I have had moments with my mom and my siblings that are only possible when Christ is the focus.
I hate the tragic parts, but I love what God does with them.
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I am so sorry to hear about your mom, I really hate cancer too! I am relieved they caught it early.
I totally understand where you are coming from- sometimes the things we want for our lives require huge sacrifices and challenges. They are hard- but so worth it.
Thanks for sharing :)
Rox, your stories are the stories of each of your readers, in one form or another. I thank you for sharing your struggles. It helps me to know that I am not alone in mine, and that there is a place where we can all go for comfort and peace during these hard times. There is no better place than at the Feet of our Father!
My prayers are with your mom, you, and your family as you cope and survive cancer.
God bless, much love,
Carol
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