Can you imagine that being diagnosed with cancer is something that I’m thankful for? Through that time I was fighting cancer, God taught me two incredible lessons.
You see before my diagnosis, I was an island; or at least a family island. I went to work, took care of my kids, did volunteer work, the pets, the house. I was taking care of it all. My mom told me I was burning the candle at both ends. And on Sundays, I came to Holy Cross as my house of worship.
In a small corner of Holy Cross, that changed. Some wonderful friends emerged. They listened when I worried about my upcoming surgery, provided strength when I was tired from radiation treatments, and offered a shoulder to cry on when I was overwhelmed. Did I need a meal? Could they take the kids?
Then God’s lessons unfolded. I learned I was not alone. Despite my pride in my handling it all, I no longer had to carry the burden myself. I knew God was always by me side, but I opened myself to a new family.
And that brings me to the second lesson. Not only was I transformed but so was Holy Cross. I was no longer merely a house of worship but it became my spiritual home. Home as where the heart is. No longer just a structure, but a place of comfort and refuge. It was always here waiting for me to open myself to the love found within.
God is our Heavenly Father. We are brothers and sisters in Christ. Within these walls, there are open arms, warms smiles and our Father’s love. We need to understand we are not alone. Our family awaits. Welcome home.
God’s blessings,
JJJ
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