My odyssey with cancer began in early 2010. After 6 months of doctor appointments, referral to specialists, tests, physical therapy and more tests, I was diagnosed with Stage IV Lymphoma. This cancer manifested itself in my hip, knees and into the bone marrow in the femurs, affecting my walk – both physical and spiritual. I was unable to perform my job due to the pain and from the effects of chemotherapy. I was also unable to serve God in the ministries where I had been active in here at Warehouse.

I was surprised that I had cancer when I finally got diagnosed, but I don’t think that God was surprised at all. You see, he knew this was coming and he had been preparing the way for me for quite a while. He had provided me with a loving husband who turned out to be an awesome caregiver….we had only been married for 2 ½ years at the time of my diagnosis. He also provided us with quite a support network, my family, friends and my church family here at Warehouse. Kirk and I had been actively serving God together and had gotten to know many faithful saints who covered us in prayer, provided meals for us, and were there for us in so many other ways. My disability insurance was approved quickly (supernaturally)! In all of this, we could see the hand of God operating.

With the help of a loving God, a great oncologist, good (but toxic) medicine, the support of my family and friends, and the prayers of many, I am doing well. I have completed my treatments and my walk is being restored. I am able to work some and have begun to serve God again. God never left my side and he continues to meet all of our needs. He surely gets the glory!

Jeremiah 29:11 says “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future”. I believe this…God has a plan for all of us… and NOTHING is too big for him.