To our Family,
Over the past several years I have had the joy of developing a special friendship with Jane Rush, Jeff’s sweet wife. The year we spent planning and working on the Carr Reunion has deepened my appreciation of her. She embraces serving others with such energy and always exhibits God’s love to those around her. Now she and Jeff are facing a difficult challenge that we as their family and extended family can bond together and support them through our prayers and love. She has consented to share her letter with all of you and future updates. you wil be blessed by her honesty, her positive attitude and her reliance on our Lord. Nancy
To my friends….
Hope you are all doing well. I miss all of you very much and wish that there were more hours in a day. Life gets busy sometimes, but I think of you all often. My grandkids seem to occupy most of my time these days. What a joy and pleasure they are to me. We are up to ten now. I know I look way to young. HAHA
Anyway, I just found out on Monday that I have Breast cancer – Invasive Ductal carcinoma.
No history of it in my family, so I was quite shocked. Yesterday I was a bit in shock still. Sat for what felt like hours staring in disbelief. I am feeling much better today. Although I slip in and out of being OK. I do know that God is in control and has given me this to grow and become more dependent on him.
If He gives good health, might He not also allow sickness, as He permitted in Job’s life (Job 2:6-7)?
The Bible says that the Lord’s ways are not like our ways (Isa. 55:8). He has a master purpose for involving Himself in every aspect of believers’ lives—namely, conforming them to the image of Christ (Rom. 8:29). Jesus’ life was not easy or sweet. He suffered shame, abuse, ill will, and persecution even before He faced the cross. If we are to be like Him, then we must expect that God’s loving hand will sometimes hold a tool for reshaping us.
Every believer is encircled by God’s protection (Psalm 34:7), so nothing touches our lives unless He permits or directs it. Bitterness and blame cannot take root if we accept that every good and bad thing comes with God’s knowledge and permission. We can trust Him to do right by us
I need your prayers and support. I have a MRI on Friday morning – I guess to determine if it is in one location or has spread. I hope to meet with my surgeon early next week to discuss next steps. Decision needs to be made for Lumpectomy or Mastectomy. Having Pride issue here.
I do not know much about this, so any friends that you might have that have been through this – what did they decide, why?
Please do not be afraid to talk about this. Please go have your yearly mammogram. I love you all
jane
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