Journal entry by Ashley Guthmann Gordon —
Wow! So much has changed since this time four years ago. I would have never guessed all that was in front of us. I definitely would not have guessed to have fought two primary cancers unrelated, breast cancer and lung cancer within four years. I still cannot put into words adequately what it's been like both physically and mentally. It's been a terribly difficult four years to say the least! From cancer, through Covid shutting down our world, to losing close family friends unexpectedly, and then back to cancer. Though we are weary, we are grateful! I am grateful to be alive. We are so grateful for those who were able to come along side us again in this journey. Thank you for your endless encouragement, prayers, and care in so many ways. We have greatly appreciated your meals, gifts, messages, and notes. We have felt so cared for - thank you! Though it has felt like a long few months, we are thankful to be on this side of it. I am improving each day and my cough from surgery is healing as I do. I will be moving slowly for a while, and starting back over again with exercise and depleted energy can feel overwhelming. However, I am choosing to focus on the gifts in my life!
And to those impacted by cancer or those who have had to watch as loved ones go through cancer - we may not understand the "why or how" but through it all I chose to continue to trust the character of God... knowing He is GOOD and His LOVE endures forever! No matter the outcome in this life, that may be the only truth we have to lean on!
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts,
The Gordons
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