AUTHOR: Robin Dugall
DATE: 9:49:00 AM
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I looked at a bumper sticker not too long ago that stated the obvious, "reality sucks". In fact, wasn't there a movie about reality not too long ago? Reality Bites? That pretty much sums it up, huh? If you look at reality...the reality that all of us must accept...it is pretty bleak. I just returned from my first face to face visit with Abby...as I watched the chemicals flowing into her bloodstream knowing that the levels of this round of chemotherapy are "intense" to say the least, I started to tear up. I hate battles with cancer! I hate them with a passion. I have dealt with more cancer patients who have been in my relational sphere of influence for way too long. Every battle is hand to hand, heart to heart combat. Every battle includes looking straight in the face of a reality that no one understands, every one fears and few sense hope. Even so, to look only at the reality of brokenness in this world is only HALF of a glorious story. Remember, we are part of a bigger picture...a story that has been moving along for centuries, being told by a numerous people who lived, prayed, struggled and found joy in life through circumstance much harsher than any you or I could face. Truth is, we are part of HIS-story. This life really has to do with God. We're simply honored and blessed to be along for the ride. Yeah reality bites...but God is bigger than reality. God created a reality that was full of life that we screwed up...now reality sucks and the only reason for it is US! If Life sucks than we are the suckee! Thank God there is more than just what we see. Reality is bigger than the moment; the hint of pain; the seconds of despair; the trembling of our souls; and the perceived desperation of our situations. Reality is God! Eternal, awesome, complete, victorious. God who is healer, sustainer, hope bringer, light, life, despair breaker...that God is ultimate reality. All that is good in this life in a glimpse of God. So, as I looked at Abby and began to feel a tear, I also saw the next moment that wonderous smile of hers. A tear came to my eye in that moment as well...because it was in that moment that I didn't see the harshness of reality, I saw the glory of Jesus. When I have a choice, which I do everyday, I'm going to be on the lookout for more glory! That's what I need...don't you?
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COMMENT-DATE:12:13 PM
COMMENT-BODY:Robin, your steadfast faith in our Lord during this trying time is setting a good example for me.
I've had interesting reads regarding cancer and diet. Supposedly the body's pH affects cancer cells. When the body is acidic, cancer grows, when it's alkaline, it can't.
http://biomedx.com/microscopes/rrintro/rr4.html
http://www.ajpip.com/resources/site_map.htm
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
-R.
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COMMENT-DATE:12:13 PM
COMMENT-BODY:Robin, your steadfast faith in our Lord during this trying time is setting a good example for me.