Comments on: The Conversation Not to Have With a Cancer Patient

By: Anne

Anne — Fri, 01 Apr 2016 16:54:55 +0000

It is sad but true. I heard many of the same stories after my diagnosis. It was hard to hear because it immediately rattled me and made me question what my fate would be. But God doesn’t ask me to look down that path and concern myself with the “what if’s”. I had to continually trust him in the now. I am a survivor and God has been gracious to me. I honestly didn’t tell a ton of people about my diagnosis. However I still got the comments and the opinions … what essential oils I should use to prevent cancer, how they were envious of my perky new reconstructed breasts. It has taught me what not to say to others! People mean well but sometimes a simple “I’m sorry” would be so much better.
Numbers 6:24-26 “The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.”

By: Kim Harms

Kim Harms — Wed, 30 Mar 2016 13:24:51 +0000

In reply to Kathleen Saxer. You are so right. I see cancer everywhere now. Even a couple of the novels I've read in my recovery have had characters with cancer. It's like once you are in it, you can't get away from it. But God is good. I do believe that...even on the days that I spend fighting self pity and frustration. Thanks of taking the time to share with me.

By: Kim Harms

Kim Harms — Wed, 30 Mar 2016 13:22:13 +0000

In reply to Linda Thompson. Thank you for that Linda :)

By: Kim Harms

Kim Harms — Wed, 30 Mar 2016 13:21:52 +0000

In reply to Vicki. Love you too Vicki. I am looking forward to the day that this isn't so "fresh" anymore...

By: Kim Harms

Kim Harms — Wed, 30 Mar 2016 13:21:04 +0000

In reply to Kelli Payne. Thank you Kelli! Those are the things I need to hear :)