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A Message of HOPE

September 13, 2008

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“Who would ever imagine that something good would come out of being told you have cancer?I must say that in many ways, my cancer was my greatest blessing. Not that I want to go through everything all over again. But during this time in my life, I found out many things that otherwise I would never have known.I learned “to live by faith, not by sight”.I learned that when I am at my weakest, I am also at my strongest.I learned to not take things for granted, even realizing what a blessing it is to have to get up and prepare breakfast.I found that my family and friends loved me more than I ever thought possible.

But most importantly, I learned that “God does provide a way!”

He allowed cancer to enter my life, and then He took that and made me a better person.

So now, I am a cancer survivor. Sometimes, I forget that, and sometimes I want to forget. For to remember is also to remember my “survivor’s guilt”. Why did I survive and someone I knew who had better prognosis did not? I survived and am now enjoying the love and company of my children and grandchildren, but a friend left behind her three year old child who needs her. Another friend died at 27, she was so full of life and had so many dreams for the future, I am 50 and in retrospect had quite a fulfilled life though not perfect. Why did I survive? Only God knows!

Do I live in fear that the cancer may catch up with me? Honestly, I think about it and I used to worry. But I realized why worry? I could die in a car accident today, or some other way. There are other things I should be concerned about and worrying will be like walking or running on the treadmill, it gets you nowhere.

I know that if the cancer should get worst, God will give me whatever I will need to cope and deal with it. “His Grace is sufficient for me!” …I know that no matter what I face, He is in control and that everything will work out for my ultimate good and His glory. I continue to move on.”

 No, those words aren’t from me though it fits me fairly well coz I’m a Cancer Survivor too.  It’s just that I am holding on to my doctors declaration on my clean bill of health for sixteen years now,. That is, with Gods blessings!  This is an excerpt from the message delivered by Sis Marivic Bugasto at the Silver Linings Event which was held at Waterfront Hotel in Cebu City just recently. You may refer to my previous post here. I was deeply moved by her message that I ask for permission to copy paste it here not knowing that she has her very own blog where it is already published. Kindly visit her site and read the complete message. I’m sure you would come to admire her! Or better yet, be one of us who pray for her complete healing and for all Cancer Survivors as well.

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Previous Comments

so nice sis :D

God gives us the power to survive, He is the power himself.

Posted by Icha at September 14, 2008, 12:54 am

Hi Tita Beng…

It’s very inspiring indeed. Thanks for sharing it with us and ‘introducing’ to us Marivic and her inspiring story.

Juliana

Posted by JUliana at September 14, 2008, 6:30 am

your stories are both inspiring. you are such a strong woman and i admire you. i just wish that other women suffering from cancer will hold on to Him and be as strong as you.

Posted by maria at September 15, 2008, 2:13 am

A wonderful post, it was nice she allowed you to copy her moving statement. 16 years, WOW, I’m happy for you. I will pray for her, yours and all cancer survivors continued health.

Posted by Eric S. at September 15, 2008, 3:26 am

@ Icha - Yes, indeed. We only have to hold on to This Power!
@ Juliana and Maria and Eric S. - Sometime in my life kasi, I was feeling the same way as her. Well, nobody knows what’s God’s plan for everyone, di ba? Thank you guys!

Posted by ailecgee at September 15, 2008, 11:17 pm

Reading your post made me moved! Marivic’s story and yours are very inspiring.
God bless you both and all the cancer patients and survivors!

Posted by A Fil-Am Journey at September 16, 2008, 4:38 am

What an inspiring story! I’m sorry that you weren’t able to walk at the Avon’s tribute to breast cancer awareness.

Posted by Gigi at November 8, 2008, 1:35 pm

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