This photo was taken around 2003 during a prior cancer diagnosis, probably diagnosis #2 and my stem cell transplant. My son Adrian regifted the picture to me for my birthday in 2012. I keep this photo in my mirror because his words “You’ve come a long way baby” still resonate.
Coming a long way is my testimony to God‘s grace in my life. That I have gone through four cancer diagnoses and am still here is a blessing that I don’t take lightly. When we say “God is good, all the time”, it’s a fact that when I’ve needed Him, He has always been present. And the reality is I always need him.
Recently, I got clearance from my oncologist to discontinue chemo. I prayed for God‘s favor that the test results from my scans would be good and there would be no need to stay in maintenance chemo. After all, this is not the time for my immune system to be further weakened with new Covid variants around. My scans were good but when I was tested for antibodies, they determined I have no antibodies to protect me from Covid. So, I’ve had a monoclonal antibody injection to protect me. I’ve read articles of how difficult it has been for some immuno-compromised people to gain access to the injection. It is by God’s grace that I received the treatment.
My strength is in the Lord and I trust God to help me weather these storms in my life and to continue this journey. My purpose is to praise Him and so I share my story, so others may see His works through me. Amen 🙏🏾