Karen's Crossing~~~while I Wait

Today I went to the oncology radiation doctor. His task this day was to asses the bone pain in my left hip. He wanted to see if doing radiation therapy on it could improve my quality of life.

As I filled out some simple forms I came to a question. They asked if I had any spiritual beliefs. I marked yes and then it asked, "why do you think your spiritual belief can help you in your current situation." My answer to the question was, "God is my Father and we have a close relationship."

As my husband looked over my shoulder trying to read my answers, what I just wrote caught his attention. Turning to me he asked me why I wrote that. I told him they asked why I thought my spiritual belief helped me.

To me the answer was simple, God is my Heavenly Father and because of our close relationship I am helped. God and I have walked closely together ever since I was in grade school. He is my Father and He takes care of me. I have always trusted in Him and had faith in Him and He has never failed me yet.

Even today the doctor asked me if I thought God was picking on me. I told him it may feel that way but in reality no God doesn't pick on certain people. God is looking more at maturing and educating us thru the difficult times. He is more interested in how we handle our situations.

Praise The Lord God is not finished with us yet. We are in His mould being properly shaped for all eternity. My job is to be patient and obedient to any commands he gives me while I wait.


Copyright 2015 Karen J Gillett @ Pencil Marks and Recipes Publishing
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Karen's Crossing~~~free smiles

Today I showed up at my Bible study dressed up like a cow. One of my ladies last week had said I never dress up for them. Well I did. It was fun to see the looks on their faces especially Kathleen's when I answered the door she was knocking on to enter.

After Bible study the plan was to change my clothes and go shopping at Wal Mart. When I told the ladies my plan they were quick to suggest I go dressed up as is. I was hesitant at first but then decided what the heck so off to Wal Mart I went.



At first it didn't seem like too many heads were turning toward the strange lady in a cow costume and pink wig. After a little shopping a little girl noticed me and pointed me out to her mother. I told her it was for breast cancer awareness and the chance to be goofy. I asked the little girl if she ever did something goofy and she told me no. The grin on her mom's face told me a different story.

One lady told me I looked cute and in the parking lot a gentleman drove by and stuck out his head telling me he liked my outfit. "Breast cancer awareness" I yelled back. After that my hat blew off and I had to chase it across the parking lot to the tune of the laughter of a few people who were watching and cheering me on. It was a memorable occasion they may forget but I never will.

The line I gave the ladies at the checkout counter was it was for breast cancer awareness. A disease that is taking my life but I want to live my life the best I can until then. Coming to Wal Mart and giving away free smiles and laughter was a good way to do that. People don't smile enough these days.

When it comes to cancer, smiles are limited and few and it doesn't have to be that way. That's why I like doing things with my family and friends because smiles are produced. It gives one a chance to set aside the world and relax long enough to produce a smile and give it away so it can last longer than the moment we find ourselves in.

As the Bible says God's praise should always be on our lips well I think that goes for smiles too. They can soften the blow of many hard times and they are free for the giving to those who need them the most.