In 2004, my uncle (“Unc”) passed away after battling cancer for 8 years. Early this morning, his wife, Gayle, passed away after her own extended battle with the disease. I have had a lot of FB friends recently who have battled cancer themselves or stood beside someone dear who was in the battle. I wanted to share something I came across from a book my uncle wrote before he died. “I know what it is like to be the object of feelings mixed with pity, dread, and incredulity. I have cancer. Some feel sorry for me; others cannot bring themselves even to discuss the fact because of their fears of the disease; still others do not understand what keeps me joyful and productive. I am under no illusions about cancer. I know how dangerous and how cruel it is, but I am not possessed by cancer; I belong to the God of life. I am His here and hereafter, and any worth or value I shall ever have in life will be derived from being an honor to Him, for I am nothing without the love of God. I am convinced by Calvary that I am loved by the Creator of all the Universe. While I do not understand the marvels of His creation or the purpose of His plan, I know that I am loved; and it is enough to sustain me through life with all its trials and through eternity as well.”
Posted on: Tue, 09 Sep 2014 23:06:26 +0000
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