Trust in the Lord with all your heart;
do not depend on your own understanding.
Seek his will in all you do,
and he will show you which path to take.
Don’t be impressed with your own wisdom.
Instead, fear the Lord and turn away from evil.
Then you will have healing for your body
and strength for your bones.
Proverbs 3: 5-8
A year ago I broke a bone in my ankle and had to have a rod and pins implanted to repair it. With much gratitude to a skilled surgeon, dedicated physical therapists, friends and family members who helped me tremendously, and the prayers of so many, I'm happy to report it has healed completely. I was out of circulation for about 2 months and had a good lesson in humility when I realized the world went right on turning without my participation!
I taught first grade in Masontown, WV, 1972-74. One of my students sent me a yearly Christmas card and our relationship became stronger with the advent of the Internet. I just about burst with pride several years ago when she was named Teacher of the Year for Preston County.
With her permission, I want to share her Facebook post from this week:
Two years ago today, I heard only four words. . .words that would forever change my life. “You do have cancer!”
A repeat mammogram, a biopsy, four surgeries, 31 radiation treatments, frequent doctor visits, numerous mammograms and sonograms, and 731 days later ~ I am still in remission!
It was during this time that I finally understood and knew how to put God first in my life! A cancer diagnosis is devastating, but being able to lay your fears at God’s feet helped ease the burden. I knew, without a doubt, that I would be healed. I believe that cancer never wins; you are always healed! Healing can come here on Earth or healing can come when you arrive in Heaven; either way it’s a WIN/WIN situation! The only requirement is to believe in the One True King!
So thankful to have the opportunity to encourage friends facing cancer, to live life with my soul-mate, to enjoy every moment with my precious girls, to spend time with my parents and family, and most importantly. . .continue to build my relationship with my Savior!
Today is the first day of the rest of your life; what are YOU going to do with it? -- Corrine Clark
Anita Farrell
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