Category: Breast Cancer

An Open Thank You Letter to John Piper

Dear Mr. Piper, It is 1997. I am 21 years old, and I just hopped into a van with six of my friends to drive 17 hours from Ames, Iowa to Austin, Texas for the Passion ’97 Conference. I have no idea who you are. Just a name and a photo. A middle-aged man who…… Continue reading An Open Thank You Letter to John Piper

Aunt Hildy’s Vision – The Holy Places in Cancer and Grief

  The night before my surgery, I received this email from my great-uncle Marlowe. HILDY HAS BEEN FEELING PUNK THE LAST FEW DAYS AND WENT TO BED EARLY TONIGHT.  I WAS WASHING DISHES WHEN SHE CALLED ME TO THE BEDROOM.  SHE SAID THIS IS STRANGE. “I’VE BEEN HEARING THE VOICE OF MY FATHER PRAYING FOR…… Continue reading Aunt Hildy’s Vision – The Holy Places in Cancer and Grief

Further Still – A Poem by Beth Moore

I found this poem during one of my middle of the night reading sessions. And as I am at the start of what is likely going to be a not-so-good sleep night, I am encouraged by it again. It is beautifully written. Enjoy. Further Still In that lonely place ~ No friend can go ~…… Continue reading Further Still – A Poem by Beth Moore

A Little Farther

Going a little farther, he fell with his face to the ground and prayed. Matthew 26:39 I’ve been thinking a lot about a little farther. When Jesus was preparing for his death, he took his close friends with him to Gethsemane to pray. Three of those friends he took with him further into the garden.…… Continue reading A Little Farther

The Conversation Not to Have With a Cancer Patient

Since my breast cancer diagnosis, dozens of people have shared their death-by-cancer stories with me. It is such a bizarre phenomen. I was diagnosed with a disease that kills people. I know this. I think about it daily. Being reminded every time I go out in public is tough for me. But alas, it happens.…… Continue reading The Conversation Not to Have With a Cancer Patient