I am Hannah. I am 18. And I am a cancer survivor.
I
took a walk recently and was reminded of just how infinite our Savior’s
love is. Even if I gave Him everything, it would never compare to His
love for me.
I passed by people who smiled and waved.
I came to a park, where I swung on the swings.
I
sat on a bench and watched a bird gather grass clippings for a nest, a
butterfly land at my feet and flutter its wings, the cotton fall from
the trees and be caught in the breeze, and a spiderweb glisten in the
sunlight.
I
listened to the wind rustle the leaves on the trees, the birds sing,
the water from the lake wash up on the sand, and a bee buzz its way
through the grass.
I
felt the sun’s warm rays on my face, arms, and legs. I felt the wind
brush against me, cooling my skin and rushing through my hair. Then I
thought of what a miracle that was. I have hair. I felt my heart pump and my pulse slow down as I rested.
Then
I just thought. I thought of what has happened and what may happen. I
pictured myself years from now with the ones I love most laughing and
playing in a similar park. I don’t remember everything I thought, but it
doesn’t really matter, because in the end the song “My Heavenly Father
Loves Me” (Children’s Songbook, 228–29)
consumed my thoughts. I repeated it over and over, and I felt one last
thing: peaceful, true, eternal, and amazing love.
And that is what it all comes down to—love.
Today I am grateful for the evidence of God's love for me...
- It's September and it's still warm...the sun is shining and the birds are chirping. Everything is bright and beautiful today.
- My faithful dog who is a loyal companion. He keeps me company while my children are at school. He is a guardian angel.
- My children, when they laugh or even smile I am reminded that they are a precious gift from God.
- Music--Everyday, I drive my children to school and listen to Christian radio. There is always a song that touches my heart and reminds me of God's love for me. It's a tender mercy from him.
Go Forward With Courage
When you are in doubt, be still, and wait;
when doubt no longer exists for you, then go forward with courage.
So long as mists envelop you, be still;
be still until the sunlight pours through and dispels the mists
-- as it surely will.
Then act with courage.
Ponca Chief White Eagle (1800's to 1914)
The sunlight is beginning to pour through the mist of doubt that has been hovering over me these past few weeks and I am beginning to act on courage. One step at a time, but at least I am going forward.
