Today is one year since my dear friend, Heather, passed away from cancer. It's hard to believe that she's been gone that long already. I miss her more than ever these days, wishing I still had her to talk to and fight the disease together, side by side. I know she's with me every day, though, telling me to continue the struggle with perserverance and determination. I guess that is why I have such a hard time when people use the phrase, "he/she has lost their battle with cancer." There is no losing in this game. If someone who has been training forever for a half-marathon or triathalon, and doesn't win the race, you wouldn't tell them that they "lost." You would be proud of their efforts and their determination. Anyone that is diagnosed with cancer, immediately begins a race, fighting for their life. If we happen to die, that's because it's our time. It's not because we "lost." In fact, it may be the ultimate victory.
"Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus."
Philippians 3:13-14
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Exactly. Have fun this weekend.
Melissa
My thoughts are with you today, my friend... and this weekend during your sister's event.
Big Hugs!
I was singing Melissa E.'s song the whole time after I read this post. I love the spin you put on this battle and I will never again think of it as "losing a battle." Thank you for this fresh perspective. I love this verse and I think of you every time I read it. Love you!!!!
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