Good morning all!
God has blessed me with you all. The strength I feel comes from all the prayers from each of you and the faith I have in Him. No matter what, I know that God "has my back"!
As strange as this may sound, this tumor is also a blessing. It has made me stop and see what is truly important in this world and beyond. Without my faith in Him I wouldn't have any hope.
IN TIMES LIKE THIS, YOUR LIFE TENDS TO FLASH IN FRONT OF YOU.
Have I been the wife, mother, sister, Aunt and friend that I should have been? I pray that I have. Life is fragile and time tends to get in the way of the important things. Like a hug or kiss. To stop and think before we speak. You can't erase those words. Try and find the good out of the bad.
I remember when my Dad passed away. We were certain that he was finally , after a struggle with stroke, in heaven. No doubt. Because of that, we had a celebration of his life knowing that we will see him again! I ask each of you, if you haven't already, to give that peace to yourself and yours. God has given us free will so it is your decision. All you need to do is ask Jesus to take the wheel! It is so important for the people that are left behind to know, speaking from experience from Clarke's parents passing. This still is very tough on him. It would be so much easier to know with certainty.
I know that God has me in his hands. I will fine no matter what. But I want you all to know that I love each of you and I look forward to the next chapter of my life!
Forever,
Beth
PS I have a couple more prayer request:
Pray for complete removal of the tumor and that it will not come back.
Pray for God's strength and protection over my kids!!!!
(I'm sure there will be more prayers to follow!)
2 comments:
Beth,
You and Clark and the kids are in our prayers.
Your news has caused a bit of my own life to flash before me - many warm times we shared years ago, specific memories that still touch my heart. You were my first friend when we came to Atlanta. Back then, I marveled at your never ending generosity - always giving from the heart. You are still giving - this time with your inspirational words of faith and perspective- even though it is your time of need.
Thank you for being you - I will pray and I know God is watching over you.
Love,
Nona
Dear Beth and Clarke,
What an encouragement to see you start your post with "I am so blessed!" It takes a truly grateful person to face a challenge like yours with that kind of attitude. Whenever I see you two, I always feel happier because your presence is peaceful and loving.
I know what you mean about pausing to remember what's important in life. Through challenges I've had in my own life, I feel more aware of that in general. Perhaps God will use this situation to remind us all to live in that awareness more often.
I am praying for your whole family in this, that God will use this to strengthen all of you in your faith.
Love,
Ellen
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