Turning Point

I didn't really plan to blog today and I don't really know what I am going to talk about but I just felt like writing something. I think I've reached a turning point. No more poor Kelly. I am making a conscious effort to push onward not because I have to but because I can. I am going to do this (of course not alone but I am not powerless)! I am taking initiative to make the next 6 weeks more positive.

I have two stories to share with you today.

Number One
I don't know how many of you got the opportunity to watch 20/20 last night but a special on Robin Roberts from Good Morning America was aired. I didn't know that this was coming on but I was excited to see that it had. This program literally changed my battle. She is incredibly inspiring and The Lord was shining through her. Cancer has done nothing to Robin but bring depth and strength to her life. She displayed her struggles and heartbreak with grace and exemplified joy in her circumstances. I am not alone. There are millions if not billions of people across the world that experience something like this. There are millions of opportunities for us to change our lives and to glorify Christ. You don't have to have cancer to make a difference. All of us have a story...we just have to be willing to share it. Thank you Robin for your love of Christ, your strength, and your story. You are changing lives.

Number Two
After arching this program on tv last night, I was on YouTube looking for other stories from cancer survivors, particularly ovarian cancer. Well, I came across Shannon Miller. I don't know how many of you know her, but in 1996 my 13-year-old self was glued to the tv watching her represent the United States in women's gymnastics. I can remember watching the US women's gymnastics team and wanting to be just like them. She inspired me then and she has inspired me now. Shannon Miller is a germ cell tumor, ovarian cancer survivor. She had my exact tumor and received the same chemotherapy that I am getting. She has made her story known and is now an advocate for ovarian cancer. She has also written a book that discussed her outlook when she was faced with cancer and treatment and talks about survivorship. She discusses taking control of your health and wellness during chemo. You can check her out online at shannonmillerlifestyle.com.

Thank you Lord for the stories of these two women. I hope that my story will impact someone too. We are not alone here. He gave us hands, feet, and mouths to go to the ends of the earth proclaiming his promises and to encourage each other. Don't waste the gift of fellowship.

Love you all. I pray to be here for you as each of you have been here for me. God bless you!

Here is beautiful Costa Rica!