Diagnosis Anniversary

Journal Entry Day 1:

"Today we released through social media the condition mami is in. The amount of faith, giving, prayer, and love that has been given to us is incredibly overwhelming.

Not moments after that, we all were hit once more with another crashing wave. The results came in and it was explained that the cancer had begun to spread and it has broken off into pieces throughout the body.

At that point it was impossible for any of us to keep our composure and be strong for mami. We were honestly all broken inside but in truth, also hopeful of that enormity of hope we had in Jesus. We saw at that moment how much this was going to impact so many others beyond our own family. We were already seeing the influence it was having on people, strangers just the same as loved ones. The moment of dismay quickly left as the joy of the Lord settled in and took its rightful place in our spirits.

We continued on to read every single word of encouragement that came in through each of the posts we put. Those who commented, those who messaged us privately, the texts, the shared posts, everything. We shared them with each other and rejoiced in how we were able to witness already the work of the Lord and the fingerprints of our family’s legacy begin to rise and show itself.

I am so thankful that this cursed word has become an open door to share the Gospel of our Lord and Savior. It has allowed the inclined ear of those who normally shut out anything that has to do with Jesus. People have been moved. Even to give, and that I think, has become one of the most humbling moments through this journey.

As I lay on my bed, eyes heavy, recounting the moments of this day, I thank God because His strength is new every morning. The half bad, half good day of today was simply for today. Tomorrow will be a new day and we will need new strength which the Lord will provide. Like always.

The battle is hard, and the battle will hurt, but I am prepared for it."