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31 Days of Pink: Chemotherapy

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" Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly above all that we think, according to the power that works in us." Ephesians 3:20 2nd Chemo treatment Many people ask God "why" when they find out they have cancer. I never ask Him that question, His word says "I have told you all this so that you will have peace of heart and mind. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows; but cheer up, for  I have overcome the world." John 16:33 (Living Bible)  However, there came a point when I ask Him "How?" That question came on the day I met with my new oncologist and one of the nurses. Being given so much information about different medicines, side effects and a time frame of a year, led me to honestly ask in prayer "How Lord? How will I do this for a year and still be living a somewhat normal life?" I got my answer pretty quickly...".. Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit." Zechariah 4:6 And. It. Was. So. I have ...

31 Days of Pink: Book List

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"Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding." Proverbs 4:7   Reading is one of my loves and I hope that this list of books may be helpful for you or a friend going through breast cancer. The subject is vast and there are a ton of books out there! I chose not to use google for the first week or so and didn't begin any of the subject books until a week or so after surgery. Some books I started and had to wait until later to finish. It can be very overwhelming to read about other patients journey before you get to certain places. Odds are you will not have any of the same side effects or symptoms. I read the Bible every day with one of my devotion books. Otherwise, I read these books over the course of five years. I would also love any comments on books you have read and recommend! Here's the List: 1)The Bible (truth, word of God) 2) Pearls From Heaven:Your Heavenly Father's Words of Love and Comfort  ...