By God’s grace
Like most women, I have a mammogram every year. When the nurse called me
in for a second test, I had a sinking feeling in my stomach.
Through years of Bible study and prayer groups, I had learned one thing, and
that is to give all your problems to God. The important two things are not to take the
problems back and to believe and know He has received them.
So, when the nurses called me back in, I just looked up and said, “OK, God, it’s
yours.” That’s all. A great sense of relief filled my being.
Yes, I had a lump in my right breast; it was cancer, and the doctors couldn’t
guarantee it hadn’t metastasized. After a discussion with the radiologist and the cancer
doctor, we decided on a mastectomy.
I felt very comfortable with the discussion, as did my husband. I thought very
positive thoughts and kept a good attitude about all this. I did not need radiation, just
chemotherapy. I got tired easily, but I knew God was with me. I did not get sick or
nauseated until the last treatments and then only a little nauseated.
It’s been 12 years now, and I thank God for His grace and presence during this
time in my life. We have six children, 14 grandchildren and two more on the way. By
God’s grace, I would like to be able to hold these two new ones. And, by the way, I just
turned a beautiful 81 years old.
UPDATE MARCH 1, 2009:
Years of Bible study gave Helen a good foundation to face breast cancer.
Helen has battled an infection since July. “I haven’t had any return of the cancer. I believe I gave it to God. He has it, and it’s his.”
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