Cancer Saved Her Life
By
Stacy from Texas, Survivor January 2009
When I talked to Stacey on the phone for the first time she said, “I am glad I got cancer for the second time.” I was amazed and wanted to know more. During our consultation she shared a lot of her history with me. I will paraphrase: “Cancer was my saving grace because it helped me make a huge decision in my life I would not have made otherwise.” Stacey, who accepted Jesus at 14, had two ex-husbands both who were abusive. “I look at myself now as a person with self-worth.” She also shared that she had not seen her immediate family for 30 years as she alienated herself from them by the relationship she was in. Her family is her biggest supporter; they have welcomed her home with open, loving arms. She has found freedom to stand up for herself.
“The Lord has laid out a path for me, one that I am following faithfully, with every ounce of pride in me. Cancer has been Jesus’ way of saving me, and I’ll let it shine for all to see.” –Stacey RC (Munchkin) 4/11/09
Kelsey Smart of The Art of Smart did complimentary makeup for Stacey so we could spoil her! Learn more about Kelsey at www.KelseySmart.com
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