So those that know me know my attitude on my whole 'cancer' situation. My go to motto (depressing as it may be for some to hear) is that as long as there is a greater reason to this Im okay with the outcome. If my story touches one life, makes one difference its worth it. Even if the only reason on me being here is to help mold my little boy for a short period its worth it.
All that said, I found a passage tonight that really brought my mindset to home. People tend to look at me like Im nuts when Ive been telling them my theory on my situation. Hey, my mindset keeps me sane and happy. That should be enough, but I digress....
"God of all healing counsel! He comes alongside us when we go through hard times, and before you know it, he brings us alongside someone else who is going through hard times so that we can be there for that person just as God was there for us." 2 Cortinthians 1-6.
Ive had the pleasure of chatting with fellow cancer patients during radiation the past couple of weeks. They all seem to look at me unbelieving that I have a good attitude. When they hear my diagnosis they then look at me with pity. I talk to them, and try to share my hope and joy. Some of them just dont get it. I understand everyone is at different coping stages. I have a hard time with the cancer patient that is refusing chemo because of the potential hair loss, but I chat anyway. I feel the need to explain why my attitude is okay. Why Im in a mostly happy place. Why Im okay with the cards Ive been dealt. Im not denying that I think my situation just plain sucks. But I have faith. I have faith that this is for a greater purpose. I choose to be happy daily. I choose to make the best of a bad situation. For those that dont get it, I feel bad for them. Life is too short to not see the bright side and be happy.
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