My beautiful husband keeps telling me everything will be good. Why can't I believe him??? The fear creeps into my mind at strange times, making me sad and anxious. Is that a normal reaction for cancer survivors? I am hoping it is. I know my friends and family think I am the greatest thing since sliced bread because I am so optimistic and smiling........sorry to burst your bubble on how you picture me. But, the truth is, I think, and hope I am just like every other cancer survivor, or anyone else for that matter, that has had life changing events in their life.
I truly did have the best Christmas ever. Take a look at a "smiling" me. And, my two grandchildren that God so graciously gave to me.
At Longwood Gardens, PA on Christmas Eve |
My grandchildren on Christmas morning |
When I am troubled I do search out inspirational messages to help me. Here is one I found that has helped me today. Hope it does the same for you on days that make you anxious.
Philippians 4: 6-7
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your request be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
I also have turned the corner and am giving away some watercolors I have painted over the past several years. It truly does feel very good to "give." I have given away, so far, 23 original paintings to some of my family. Here are just two of them, sorry to anyone that wanted these, I have plenty more to choose from.
Have you been naughty or nice? |
The sun will lift your spirits! |