OCTOBER
is breast cancer awareness
month

I chose to share Karen's poem with you because it speaks to my own personal experience even though she wrote it about life in general.

When I heard my diagnosis, I knew that I had to let go of all my fears, anxieties and concerns, and allow the Great Physician to do His work in me.  That was in 1996.  Minus two breasts and a part of some ribs I am now cancer free.  Praise the Lord!

Adelle

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"Together we will survive.
Together we will be strong.
Together we will make a difference."

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"To God Be the Glory"
IMC Christian Midi Music Archives
Used with permission
 

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WHY?

Wondering why; a futile thing.
It steals my joy.
It leaves a sting.
For I cannot begin to know,
His ways, His thoughts, the ocean's flow.
The mystery of life itself
and if I knew it would not help.

For I am just a speck of sand.
Upon the shore...alone I stand.
I can only gaze and blink,
It hurts to feel...it hurts to think.
So, I'll just leave it in His hands,
For all things bow to His command.

The wind, the sunshine on my face,
These elements remain in place.
Please give me strength when I am weak,
in times of struggle and defeat.
The battle isn't mine, I know
Give me the grace to just let go.

Karen Shaw Matteson
Lasting Light
© 2003  Used with permission

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