Beginnings

This past Wednesday I found out that my mom had been diagnosed with Colon Cancer. Needless to say, when I heard those words, my heart sank. Everyone believes that their mom is invincible and I am no exception to that. She has been my rock for 40 years. As I talked on the phone with her and my dad that day after their appointment, I realized that they had something that I did not, and that was a perfect sense of peace. Not peace that everything was OK, but peace that God is in control of this and He will continue throughout this journey. While I was looking at my mom as the rock, I found that they were setting their feet on the solid Rock, Christ. It is only through Him that we will fight this journey alongside of her. It is only through Him that we can even begin to feel that peace that has surrounded both my parents.
I have decided to start a blog to share the journey of standing on the solid Rock through a battle with cancer. I know that my mom's battle will be one that will be difficult at times, yet I trust the Lord in all of this. Christ refines us as we go through trials and we are walking through a time of refining. Instead of being sad, mad or complaining I will set my feet on the Rock as my parents have and trust. The verse that I am claiming through this battle is I Thessalonians 5:16-18 "Be joyful always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus". I will give thanks that the Lord is in control and be joyful that His plan is perfect.
Mom and Dad have both written emails to a some of us the past few days. I will post them on this blog as well so you can see the strength that they are receiving from the Lord. It has been such an encouragement to me and I know it will be to you all.
In Christ's strength I stand!
Lisa