Why Not Me? - Daily Ramblings (from my Dad)

Today I want to share a message from my dad as he begins his battle with cancer. So far my dad, along with our family, have had a sense of peace as he enters into his fight. We know not every day will be easy, and we will all have days where we are discouraged, but we are confident in where we find our strength. His message today is a great reminder for anyone going through any struggle. I love you, Dad! I'm proud of your attitude and fighting spirit already!

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For those who have gone through or that are going through cancer I have some perspectives that have come from this first week into our new normal.

I’m kind of unsure how to handle these comments:
I’m so sorry
This sucks
But what I do know is that people process the news of cancer different, and I will leave it at that and respect their processing this as well.

My daughter in law’s mom fought with cancer twice and won her battle when she stepped into God’s arms 15 years ago.
Deb Meschke was asked “why you, why not someone else?”

Deb’s reply?
Why not me?

I’m with Deb.
I know where my eternity will end up.
I still have a fight to give...so bring it on.
There is still a message to tell others about a life with Christ (notice I never said a Christ like life because mine has not been at times).
My family is strong enough to go through this with me, so why not me?

There is a song I posted on my Facebook page that is more like a constant chorus and part of the lyric goes like this.....
”It may look like I’m surrounded, but I’m surrounded by you“

Isn’t that a cool perspective to see our struggles?

This past weeks messages from others, have truely been felt in the peace I have.
Thank you all for such a strong gift of assurance that this fight is not my own to take on alone.