Walking with Christ Through Cancer

A few days ago I got a phone call from my best friend of over 20 + years telling me that she had a biopsy done and that she would be going in that afternoon to get the results. I talked with her for a while to try to help calm her fears even though I was afraid myself. We texted eachother the whole time while she was waiting for the Dr. to come in. Three hours later after her appointment she texted me the news that she did indeed have lung cancer. After I was done crying (suprise,suprise) I called her and she told me that she was okay and was trusting the Lord to help her through this.

The last few days we have spent time talking on the phone, crying and laughing. It was just barely in December that I was attending her wedding. It has been almost too much to take in. The other night I dreamed about her and all of the things we have been through together. I woke up in tears thinking about all we will be going through together now. I know she is terrified but doesn't want to show it. I am grateful that she has allowed herself to cry to me and allowed herself to be angry too. I know she needs that. The last 2 years we haven't hung out due to busy schedules and such but we have still kept in contact and still love each . She has been and always will be my best friend and I can't imagine my life without her.

I'm trying hard to be Strong for her without letting her know how scared I am myself. She has already had people make awful comments to her about her choice to smoke in the past. None of them knowing that she grew up in a home with smoke her whole life which was probably the culprit behind the cancer and none knowing how long ago she took the amazing step to quit. She is genuine, non judgemental and loving. We have never been the same religion but we have always been supportive of eachothers beliefs and have been through more together than I can ever explain. She has always been the one friend that always has supported me when things just didn't feel right. And never left my side in order to be in with the "cool crowd."

So many people have asked me about her and the story behind her diagnosis. I think it is best to hear it in her own words if you are interested. She just started a blog called WalkingwithChristthroughcancer.blogspot.com she is inspiring and is truly letting Christ lead her through this trial and journey. Please pray for my dear friend. She is strong but she is still human and has fears. She is my hero and I love her!