Faith, Gifts, Lessons?

So I am not sure where to begin. Last week, SUnday the 17th to be exact, was the 4 year anniversary of Trav being cancer free. An exciting day for our family. Then came one of many blows this week. They are as follows:

1. Monday. My Dad (step for those of you who know both Dads) was dx with prostrate cancer. They are still doing test to determine what stage and treatment(s) are going to be done. Talking with him and Mom really validated my faith in God and I am more sure than ever that things will turn out for the best. (God's definition of best, not mine.)

2. Tuesday. Our cousin that has been battling cancer for a few years now had another big setback. His port got infected again and might have to be moved. Not an easy of pain free thing at all. I have been shown that the strength to do what we need/want to is inside us all. Perhaps it is not so easily see/found, but it is there none the less!!

3. Thursday. A friend and collegue who has been braving the fight against cancer has been told some downer news by the Dr's. Keep in mind that she has already lived longer than "expected". She renewed my excitement in books to a new level. I am more hungry for books than I have ever been, if you can believe that, lol. I have seen the face of courage, grace and love. She wears them well and is a true beauty, inside and out!

So I have had my moment. For those of you that know me, yes I got VERY angry, upset and pissed off!!! I mean really, how many people have to deal with this crap?!?!? Why has there not been any advancement with all of the money we raise? How many people have to fight this before we get something done?!?!?! That is a brief glimpse into how it went.

Now that I have had my moment I have come to realize that there is apurpose for all of this. I still have my faith, and yes it is still bigger than a mustard seed! I still believe that Dr's can be wrong and when they are right, it is because it is as it should be. I don't have to agree with it or even understand it just yet, but simply be thankful for the gift of them. My Dad, Cousin and Friend.
Love and Prayers
G