Unknown becomes Known

What type of cancer is this? Is it curable? Is it other places? What are we to expect during the process of chemo? Am I going to be sick? Why Lord do you have me walking through cancer again? As we started our first week of chemo our minds and hearts were gripped with emotions; the unknowns, fears, and thoughts of what this new season looks like were dancing around like a summer thunderstorm.

“So, I brought it up in a desperate prayer, Lord, why are you keeping me here?”

The peace of God covered it all. "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight” (Proverbs 3: 5-6).

On July 28, 2025, we walked into the cancer hospital only by the strength and grace of God to start our first session of chemo. "Ok, Lord if we are here would you make it known the purpose and use us for your kingdom?" We stood firm on the foundation of Jesus, and the peace He gave us with Philippians 1:12. No matter the pain, whether physical or emotional we want to seek these moments to make Jesus famous.

"And whatever you do,

whether in word or deed,

do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus,

giving thanks to God the Father through him" Colossians 3:17.

Very shortly after the whispered prayer the Spirit began revealing to us some of the answers to the many questions we had. Earlier that morning the doctor excitedly announced to us the cancer is a Round Cell Soft Tissue Sarcoma, it is localized to the glute/hip, it isn't anywhere else, and it is CURABLE!!!Thank you God!

As the day continued, we were quickly affirmed by the nurses and doctors that our faith is evident and accepted by many. God had already been working and using us over the last few weeks during our checkups and visits to shine the hope of Christ. "In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven" Matthew 5: 16.

Each day of the treatments seems to have its hidden gems, from the staff, nurses, doctors, to the random conversations at the water station that seemed as if it was a glimpse of heaven. God has unveiled to us so many sweet moments that have refreshed our soul and uplifted our spirit.  We praise God for each moment and these days.

What started out as a season of unknowns and questions whirling around our minds, God has made it distinctly clear that flowers grow in the valley. The Lord is allowing us to experience suffering in the light and hope of eternity. In 2005, when we walked through cancer the first time, we didn’t know Jesus as our Savior and had no hope.  BUT today, we have a hope that doesn’t fade and is our anchor in the storm.

"I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will be exalted in my body, whether by life or my death" (Philippians 1:20).