In late December, while so many people were making their New Year resolutions, I prayed and asked God to teach me to trust him in 2024.

Fourteen weeks after making that request, I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer. In the days and weeks that followed, I was overcome with grief. I was scared to death about the future for my 7 year old son who very much loves and needs his Mommy. I was heartsick over how hard this would be for my brand new husband; we took our vows in February. And I knew how difficult this would be for my Mom & Dad. There isn’t a parent in the world that wants to watch their child face disease.

But I also recognized that this was how God was choosing to answer my prayer. 

Every decision I had to make felt impossible. Every doctor visit brought new and terrifying information. 

And yet in the midst of it all, God’s presence was palpable. I knew in the deepest parts of my heart that He was by my side and would be my Strength when I was at my weakest. He surrounded me with prayer warriors. He brought mentors into my life. In supernatural ways, God showed up in my life with such love and power. 

I had a double mastectomy in June at the hands of two incredible surgeons. My family and friends cared for me and showered me with love, food and visits in the weeks of recovery.

Now as I face 12 months of treatment, I can say with confidence that I trust Jesus. He has never let me down. And I know He never will. 

Will you please support me and so many others facing this giant by walking as part of my team and/or making a donation of any amount?

But now, this is what the Lord says—

he who created you, Jacob,

he who formed you, Israel:

“Do not fear, for I have redeemed you;

I have summoned you by name; you are mine.

 When you pass through the waters,

I will be with you;

and when you pass through the rivers,

they will not sweep over you.

When you walk through the fire,

you will not be burned;

the flames will not set you ablaze.

Isaiah 43:1-2