Experiencing the Blessings and Good Fruit of Cancer
Countless Blessings, Lessons Learned, Improved Self Esteem, Blessing Others, Spiritual Growth
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It takes time for a person to process the diagnosis. In addition to the information the doctor has given you, many will explore websites to review the experiences of others who have had a similar cancer, hoping that the information will be helpful in the days and months ahead. However, it’s important to remember that every person’s experience is unique and much of what you read will not be your experience.
My research led me to information overload, which increased my anxiety about what I may or may not experience. Therefore, I made a decision to accept my journey with breast cancer in its uniqueness and document each step of the way as a means of providing information for our daughters. However, after several entries, I began to realize that what I had perceived as the most difficult time in my life was being overshadowed by an outpouring of God’s love. I had claimed his promise of being my refuge and strength throughout this journey but never realized how He was going to fulfill that promise. Slowly, I began to see that God was using cancer to bless me, and although I knew He was present in my heart, it was like a new realization that I was never alone. He constantly used circumstances, people, doctors, and strangers to show Himself to me. Surely, He is my refuge and strength.
This book is written to encourage and inspire others who are dealing with cancer or who have family members or friends with this disease. As I learned by journaling, the blessings of cancer far outweigh the days that I was so sick or experiencing pain. The book is entitled Experiencing The Blessings and Good Fruit of Cancer, which was chosen because of the blessings and variety of good fruit that cancer has produced in my own life. My challenge in each chapter is to encourage readers who have cancer to their open eyes and hearts to document the Countless Blessings…the Lessons You Learn along the way…the ways to Improve your Self Esteem…the joy of learning how to become a Blessing to Others and finally, the Spiritual Growth that is a result of cancer. If you are a family member or friend reading this book, it is my prayer that you will be challenged to discover ways to be a significant blessing to this special person in your life.
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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
About the Author
Dr. Judy J. Stamey is a retired church administrator and Christian educator serving churches for more than thirty years in North Carolina and Texas. Her ministry continues as a seminar/workshop speaker and freelance writer for Christian publications. Judy rejoices that her husband, Wade, has been her caretaker and strongest advocate.