Lessons Of The Spirit A Christian Spiritual Companion For Your Breast Cancer Journey

Using scripture and prayers, breast cancer survivor and Episcopal priest Rhonda Joy Rubinson helps the breast cancer patient and their loved ones navigate the complex and stressful world of diagnosis and treatment. Lessons of the Spirit is part guidebook, part meditation, part sermon, and part memoir. It will prove an invaluable companion to both patients and their loved ones who are making the journey through breast cancer.

Judy Asti writes about how she renewed her faith while undergoing treatment for breast cancer.

The Holy Spirit gently whispered into my heart, The joy of the Lord is your strength. The words came out of seemingly nowhere, but it was a message the Lord knew Id need to prepare for the cancer diagnosis that was waiting up ahead. Id soon discover, as have the other eleven breast cancer warriors in this book, that through Christ, hope and joy can abound, permeating even our darkest of days.

Breast cancer is more than a physical disease. It is also an emotional and spiritual disease that affects every part of us: body, soul, and spirit. And while thankfully a great number of women can and will survive cancer, thriving means something far more than this. God always intended for us to thrive, and with His guidance we can more fully heal and begin to thrive in ways we'd forgotten were possible. In Thriving in God's Love, author Suzanne Bonner shares her personal story of wholly healing in body, soul, and spirit after surviving thirteen cancerous tumors in her left breast. While walking with other breast-cancer sisters, she uncovered the seven powerful steps of fully healing after treatment. God wants each of us to rebuild a life that is full and rich in all the ways that matterfaith, feelings, family, forgiveness, food, fitness, and funand the tools, tips, and strategies in Thriving in God's Love can help breast-cancer survivors find wholeness and completeness in their healing. Join Suzanne as you work through your own journey to wellness in body, soul, and spirit, healing in the ways God provides for us in His Word. The One who made you also dearly loves you, and He wants you to step into the life He's given you in all its fullness! May you thrive into old age, flourishing in the grace He lovingly shows you throughout this walk.

Finding Peace in the Storms - Defeating the Fears of Chronic Illness A wife’s Journey with Breast Cancer by Yinka Vidal This is the story of Lisa Anderson, (not her real name) the wife of a wealthy man in Chicago suburb in her battle with breast cancer. This book is a rare look into the journey of a woman with her closest friend, and her husband when she is afflicted. The greatest battle she has to fight is not the cancer, or the disease as much as her FEARS that invade her soul. Instead of surrendering to her fears, Lisa learns to confront and fight those fears one by one, until she becomes triumphant over each of them setting her soul free. In the end, she lives a very enjoyable life even when facing the odds of her illness. In so doing, she finds a greater joy in living. Instead of the progressive morbidity of human soul from the emotional burden associated with fears while waiting for death, she finds the true source of solace. In her victorious battle with the enemy of the mind called FEAR, she discovers the true essence of life, and the joy of living, even when facing the obvious. Lisa was married to Anthony. She has a friend, a single mother, who helps her carry her emotional burden during very difficult times. With great commitment and dedication to each other, both women discover the values of true friendship, along the very difficult journey of dealing with personal afflictions. Lisa Anderson’s story is that of great inspiration, courage and hope of an enjoyable life in spite of the obvious challenges. It is helpful for anybody dealing with chronic, or terminal illness, or for those caregivers facing daily frustrations of caring for their loved ones. She discovers her greatest joy in life, even in the midst of her afflictions, along the dark alleys of the unknown. She finds the greatest source of peace and joy in life.

Praise for Experiencing the Blessings and Good Fruit of Cancer "Oh, how I searched for a book just like this one when I was diagnosed with breast cancer two and a half years ago. Experiencing the Blessings and Good Fruit of Cancer is an insightful and uplifting look into dealing positively with all aspects of cancer from a patient's perspective. Expect to be blessed and to grow spiritually as you read this incredible book written by a woman with an inspirational attitude like no other." -Kristi Evans, breast cancer survivor and lay navigator, Baylor All Saints Medical Center, Fort Worth; Joan Katz Breast Center "Judy has written a beautiful record of her journey through cancer. It carefully describes all that a cancer patient might experience, but is written in such a way as to bring hope and encouragement to not only the patient, but the family and friends who stand with them. There is hope even through the darkest days; and Judy identifies clearly the source of all hope: our Lord, Jesus Christ. Thank you for sharing your journey with us!" -Nan Dean, first lady at Travis Ave Baptist Church; Fort Worth, Texas "Dr. Stamey's heartfelt gratitude for the blessings that cancer has bestowed upon her speaks to the resilient character that cancer patients have. Her story is even more remarkable because she truly feels blessed despite losing her own daughter to cancer. It has been my blessing as a radiation oncologist to be touched by individuals such as Dr. Stamey." -Dr. Kathryn Shide, MD, radiation oncologist, Texas Oncology; Fort Worth, Texas

Cathy Suitor Riley decided to write this book during her treatments for bi-lateral breast cancer. It seemed to help to put her experiences on paper and she was hoping that her story would inspire and strengthen anyone that was going through any type of trial, not just breast cancer. It is obvious throughout this book that God was ever present during her journey and carried her when she couldn't carry herself. The faith that Cathy was taught during her childhood from the two Christian parents she was blessed with is what made all the difference in her life. She knows that without those teachings and lessons in faith she may have given up from the very first day of her diagnosis. Cathy had always said she didn't see how any woman could go through breast cancer because she would have to give up her hair and breasts, the two main things that make a woman feel feminine. It is obvious now that the way a woman gets through this is from the strength given to her by God. Only God can carry any of us through the trials we will face in this life, and there will always be trials as long as we live on this earth. It is this authors hope that this book will give you strength, hope, faith and the knowledge that your God is always with you and He is waiting for you to seek Him and depend on Him for everything. He is as close as our next breath and He is our very best friend. Always draw near to God and He will carry you through all things of this world.... May God bless you as you read and meditate on this book!

Breast cancer is more than a physical disease. It is also an emotional and spiritual disease that affects every part of us: body, soul, and spirit. And while thankfully a great number of women can and will survive cancer, thriving means something far more than this. God always intended for us to thrive, and with His guidance we can more fully heal and begin to thrive in ways we'd forgotten were possible. In Thriving in God's Love, author Suzanne Bonner shares her personal story of wholly healing in body, soul, and spirit after surviving thirteen cancerous tumors in her left breast. While walking with other breast-cancer sisters, she uncovered the seven powerful steps of fully healing after treatment. God wants each of us to rebuild a life that is full and rich in all the ways that matter--faith, feelings, family, forgiveness, food, fitness, and fun--and the tools, tips, and strategies in Thriving in God's Love can help breast-cancer survivors find wholeness and completeness in their healing. Join Suzanne as you work through your own journey to wellness in body, soul, and spirit, healing in the ways God provides for us in His Word. The One who made you also dearly loves you, and He wants you to step into the life He's given you in all its fullness! May you thrive into old age, flourishing in the grace He lovingly shows you throughout this walk.