I know it's been some time since I've written. Sorry, I'll do better in the future. I have stories but not at this particualr time. I will say I went to the oncologist yesterday and was given another clean bill of health. My visits to him have now been pushed out to every six months. All I can say is that I’m grateful.
Grateful to lab technicians, nurses, the fine folks in the Cancer Resource Center, x-ray specialists, my internist, surgeon, cardiologist, oncologist, even my radiologist – although still skeptical about him, co-workers, church members, prayer warriors, friends, family and most importantly, to God. Indeed, I have a lot to be grateful for.
As much as I would like to do the Happy Kathy Dance right now – it’s not all about me. There are those who have directly and indirectly crossed my path to inspire and encourage me that now themselves need to be lifted in prayer. I will not name them by name, in part to not embarrass them and in part because God knows who is on my heart.
I hope and pray that the final outcome for each one of them is as tremendous as mine has been and continues to be. But in all things, I pray that God’s will be done in each and every case. Unfortunately, God’s will is not always in line with our ideas. I’m as prepared as I can be for whatever comes.
I pray that I can be as big an encourager to them as they have been to me. To inspire them as they have inspired me. To be a prayer warrior for them as they were for me when I needed it most.
I pray that they find relief and comfort in the days ahead. I pray that their families also be lifted up and given the strength they need to help their loved ones through the trials they now must face. I pray that God will wrap His loving arms around them and let them know His presence. Speaking as one who knows, to feel God’s presence - especially in times of despair, is a very comforting feeling. It is a calming effect on an otherwise tumultuous situation. I pray God gives them the peace they all seek.
I pray God sends them all the right people they need to help them navigate through their difficult time. Whether it be doctors, lawyers, social workers – whatever the situation is, I pray that these dear people get the guidance they need. I also pray, they read God’s word. It too can offer peace and calm and guidance.
For those praying for others, never underestimate the power of your prayers. For those not of the praying persuasion, you can still encourage and inspire with kind words and actions. For those needing prayer, just know that somebody’s praying you through.
In Christ’s Love,
Kat
1 Peter 5:7
