LORD, you are my portion
and my cup of blessing;
you hold my future. —Psalm 16:5
One of the richest truths God has affirmed in Nancy’s heart this year is that gratitude anchors our souls in the storms of life. Though the grief has been deep and the trials ever present, she has been quick to say that she has also experienced daily, precious glimpses of His grace—today’s grace for today.
Nancy was diagnosed with an uncommon form of ovarian cancer in September and underwent surgery to remove a large mass in her abdomen. We are so very grateful for God’s kindness in allowing the cancer to be detected early, that it was fully contained, and that there was no evidence of additional cancer in the other tissues or lymph nodes examined.
Nancy’s medical team recommended a course of preventative chemotherapy in hopes of reducing the risk of recurrence. Lord willing, she will have three cycles, spaced three weeks apart. Please pray that the treatments would be effective and the side effects would continue to be manageable.
After finishing her first chemotherapy treatment earlier this month, Nancy wrote:
Grief. Grace. Gratitude. These can co-exist in the heart where Jesus dwells and reigns.
Thank you for continuing to pray for the Lord to sustain and strengthen Nancy in this season. God’s grace has come to her in the presence of His Holy Spirit, in the promises of His Word, and through the prayers of friends like you. You have lifted her hands. This Thanksgiving, may your heart be lifted in worship.
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