I was diagnosed with breast cancer in May 2005. When I was told the news I said, "why me?" After thinking about it for a while, I said, "why not me, I am nobody special?". As I went about informing my children, my son who was a Pastor asked me if I had thanked God for the cancer. I was taken aback by his question, but as I pondered his words I realized he had a point, so I thanked God and praised Him for what He would do on my journey.
After my lumpectomy and during my radiation, I decided to make a bracelet for each daughter and granddaugher, asking them to pray for me each time they wore it. As time went on, friends saw the bracelet and asked if I could make them one so they could be on my prayer team. Now four years later, we are all still wearing the bracelets and whenever someone sees it and questions the meaning, I can tell them of the hope that is in me and the encouragement I am to others who are walking where I have walked.
Being a breast cancer survivor has brought me into contact with many women and it has allowed me to comfort and encourage them along their journey.
God has been and is faithful to walk with me as I continue to travel this road.
Taylors, SC