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You Are Not Alone

written by Cheryl Hansen

The biggest question is Why me? Sometimes when things are so difficult, to get thru, or I have been on this road before I used to ask why me? But, now I can really say, I have not asked the question for some time now.

This is coming from someone who has been thru several operations, one had to be repeated because of severe infection, then almost dying in the operation room, & had to have the incision left open to heal closed. ( taking 3 months to close) It has come from someone losing 6 people very close to me, including a cousins' infant son all in the same year. So I am no stranger to loss or pain, however at the same time I do realize that people have been thru worse!

The latest is a lump that was found in my neck, yes, the possibility is cancer, yes, I was scared & really bottom line did not know how to handle the news. But, the reason I do not ask why me any more is years ago, a friend said to me, whatever happens to us, or around us, we should put in our tool box. Let me explain.....

Toolbox, holds tools to help "fix" something. The toolbox, she was talking about is our hearts. First, we must remember, we must not blame God. He does not make us sick, but HE can use that to make us stronger. HE also can use that to make others around us stronger.

The toolbox, is used maybe years down the road, or sometimes just months. I friend or loved one may be going thru something similar, or has similar feelings. This way you can talk about it with them, feelings are so normal, people sometimes feel they are wrong for having down feelings. But, the important thing is we get up again fast, put them behind you. It has helped me to write down my feelings, & then go back a few days after, I am in awe at how God has helped me thru & brought me to a different stage of healing.

I hear of people going thru something, & I want to help that person. Sometimes I do not know what to say, then I find out, it is not what I say, it is the shoulder they needed to lean on.

I recently talked to mother who lost her daughter to cancer. The only thing I had to closely relate that to, was the loss in 2 miscarriages. But, her daughter was a grown woman, who had a son. Who now looks like his Mom so very much. He even has the same feelings. What a remarkable plan God had, to carry his Mother's dreams in him. The little boy was only 3 at the time, so it is all thru God, that he carries it on. The tool that was used, was one we all have. Our hearts, a truly listening heart.

Why me, I feel God knows how we are going to handle something. He wants us to handle it a certain way & rejoices when we do. If you are going thru a hardship, please open your Bibles, reach out to God, ask God in your heart. How do I handle this. Let HIM, do HIS will. Let Him use you in such a way, it goes beyond words. Read the Bible every day, gain HIS strength.

Read Phil. 4:13

If you are going thru anything, anything at all, please contact me, using the link below. I would love to pray for you. I remember while going thru the various things, I thought I would be complaining, if I told someone how I was really feeling. Truth is, whenever we are faced with a health problem, or actually any problem, we are human, & we will need someone to talk to. I pray you have that someone. But also it is very important to realize that God is right there ready to accept your invitation into your life. Be with God, have a special relationship with your Father in Heaven. I pray that the "why me" can go away. Instead, of why me? Say thank you, I can & will handle this.


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