Today marks the date of two full years since my seizure that led me on the path of fighting brain cancer. I know it has been many months since I last wrote an update but, by the grace of God, there really hasn't been much to report. Since completing chemo about a year ago, every MRI scan I've had reports that my brain is stable. I've come to a point in my life where I celebrate when I am told that I am "insignificant" and "not progressing"! :)

 

While the road has at times been rocky, I praise God that He has brought me to today. He is teaching me that He holds me in His hands, He ordains my steps, and His plans are the ones I will walk. He is taking me on a journey to see the incredible love He has for His children and to teach me the truth of what it means to be fully surrendered. It has been a painful process, but I see that God is turning my heart ever more towards Him. While I continue to pray daily that "cancer would forever be behind me and never before me" I am also learning to have a new kind of faith in my Heavenly Father.

 

Thank you for following my story. I have received so much prayer and support from friends and family. I find myself overwhelmed with gratitude - I don't even know how to express it to you. So, again, I say thank you. I pray that God will allow me to bestow such love on the people in my life.

 

Lastly, I want to thank my mom and dad. Again, I lack words. Your constant love has held me up. Your prayers change my life. If I ever have a moment when I begin to doubt God's love for me, I think of you, the immensity of your love, and the simple fact that God loves me EVEN MORE. What wondrous love is this, O my soul.

He redeems my life from the pit, 
and He crowns me with steadfast love and mercy...
(Psalm 103:4)

All my love,
Emily