As many of you may know, my grandmother died 16 years ago to breast cancer. Ever since her death, I have been deathly afraid of sharing her fate. I've had a few friends who have also had breast cancer, and have thoroughly admired their tenacity to take on this disease with a fervency.
Today I found out that my dear friend, Cathy Howard, is going to be having an elective double mastectomy as a preventive measure. While she doesn't have cancer, her genetic makeup lends itself to the fact that it is just a matter of time. I admire her proactive approach, and feel confident that I would do the same given her situation.
My heart prays for these four sisters who are undergoing four mastectomies. I know that the Lord will protect them and keep them in His loving care. And still my heart aches and yearns for my grandma who didn't have the luxury of what we now know about cancer.
No comments:
Post a Comment