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5 Years...
Tuesday, January 23, 2007
Today is a special day. A day to celebrate. Another day to thank God for all of His rich blessings. A day that will, for us here at the Jones' house, go down in the history book. You see, today marks the five-year anniversary of my cancer. Today, I am five years cancer-free! Today is a special day!
Five years ago I was diagnosed with and had surgery to remove ovarian cancer. That day marked the beginning of a journey. A journey that would teach me lots of things, both about myself, and about the Lord. The journey has included 'testing' of my marriage, facing the fact that we might never have children of our own, infertility, pregnancy, miscarriage, stillbirth, babies, and to top it all off, a hysterectomy, complete with instant menopause at age 30! And here I am, typing before you, 30, happy (thanks to some great hormone replacement therapy! :), healthy, a mommy (x4), a wife, and child of the King!
I have learned many things through the journey...things like patience. I have learned that I am not in control, though there are still days I want so very badly to be in total control. I have learned the true blessing of great doctors (I know God hand picked the best for me!) I have learned what it means to be loved unconditionally, as Nathaniel has been by my side for every moment. I have also learned to love unconditionally...having children does that to a girl! I have learned that even the best laid plans are still not guaranteed. I have learned that losing children is the worst thing a parent could ever have to go through...a pain that never ceases. I have learned that I will never understand it all or have all of the answers this side of heaven. I have learned to take one day at a time. I have learned that no matter how dark the shadow, or how deep the valley, that God is always right there beside me...never leaving me to deal on my own. I have learned to savor the moments and find joy in the 'little things'. And I have learned that when I think all hope is gone, He can make the impossible, possible!
So here I am , five years cancer-free, and much smarter than when I started this journey. I know the journey is not yet over, and I still have much to learn. I can see God's fingerprints all over my life, and I am so grateful! I can't wait to see what He has planned for the next five years...and many years after that!
So let's celebrate! When you have a minute today, say a prayer of thanks for what God has done for me...and while you are talking to Him, thank him for the blessings in your life too! :) Let's make today a celebration of life...a celebration of miracles!
Father, thank you so much for this day. For all of the ways you have worked your mighty hands of power over the last five years. Thank you for friends and family who have taken the journey alongside of me, and for loving me through it all. Continue to work, Lord, and show me your plans! I am yours...show me the way! Amen.
Five years ago I was diagnosed with and had surgery to remove ovarian cancer. That day marked the beginning of a journey. A journey that would teach me lots of things, both about myself, and about the Lord. The journey has included 'testing' of my marriage, facing the fact that we might never have children of our own, infertility, pregnancy, miscarriage, stillbirth, babies, and to top it all off, a hysterectomy, complete with instant menopause at age 30! And here I am, typing before you, 30, happy (thanks to some great hormone replacement therapy! :), healthy, a mommy (x4), a wife, and child of the King!
I have learned many things through the journey...things like patience. I have learned that I am not in control, though there are still days I want so very badly to be in total control. I have learned the true blessing of great doctors (I know God hand picked the best for me!) I have learned what it means to be loved unconditionally, as Nathaniel has been by my side for every moment. I have also learned to love unconditionally...having children does that to a girl! I have learned that even the best laid plans are still not guaranteed. I have learned that losing children is the worst thing a parent could ever have to go through...a pain that never ceases. I have learned that I will never understand it all or have all of the answers this side of heaven. I have learned to take one day at a time. I have learned that no matter how dark the shadow, or how deep the valley, that God is always right there beside me...never leaving me to deal on my own. I have learned to savor the moments and find joy in the 'little things'. And I have learned that when I think all hope is gone, He can make the impossible, possible!
So here I am , five years cancer-free, and much smarter than when I started this journey. I know the journey is not yet over, and I still have much to learn. I can see God's fingerprints all over my life, and I am so grateful! I can't wait to see what He has planned for the next five years...and many years after that!
So let's celebrate! When you have a minute today, say a prayer of thanks for what God has done for me...and while you are talking to Him, thank him for the blessings in your life too! :) Let's make today a celebration of life...a celebration of miracles!
Father, thank you so much for this day. For all of the ways you have worked your mighty hands of power over the last five years. Thank you for friends and family who have taken the journey alongside of me, and for loving me through it all. Continue to work, Lord, and show me your plans! I am yours...show me the way! Amen.
posted by Anne, 9:40 AM
7 Comments:
Congratulations! Anne you are such an inspiration to me. I admire your courage and your faith a great deal. Celebrate today! You deserve it.
Melissa Boisvert
Melissa Boisvert
I love the way God has used you to teach us all trust, patience, and acceptance. I love you even more today than I did 5 years ago each day you amaze me and give me strength. I love you.
Mom
Mom
I am so thankful for you! My life is richer for counting you as a friend. Congratulations!!
I was doing okay until I read what "mom" had to say -- crying again!
But you amaze us all, Anne -- and you show us more and more about our amazing God. I imagine that cancer is one of those trips that we wouldn't do again for all the money in the world, nor would we take all the money in the world for what we learned from the trip. May every day of all of us be a learning experience -- and opportunity to praise God for His faithfulness!
YAY for cancer-free, living on this earth, having fun with me Anne!
But you amaze us all, Anne -- and you show us more and more about our amazing God. I imagine that cancer is one of those trips that we wouldn't do again for all the money in the world, nor would we take all the money in the world for what we learned from the trip. May every day of all of us be a learning experience -- and opportunity to praise God for His faithfulness!
YAY for cancer-free, living on this earth, having fun with me Anne!
GREAT News! SOOOOO glad!!!!!!!
Congratulations!
Check out the blog there are new pictures of the girls!!
Check out the blog there are new pictures of the girls!!
Congratulations Anne. I didn't know you pre cancer, but you are a wonderful person now and I am proud to call you my friend.
It has been a busy week, I am just now catching up on my blogs! Is the date still on for this weekend?
It has been a busy week, I am just now catching up on my blogs! Is the date still on for this weekend?
