Wednesday, October 15, 2008
I am not strong
I always hear how I am so strong and that I will kick this thing. However I don't believe I am strong at all. Strong people don't need to take anxiety pills every night or be plagued by restless sleep. Strong people don't feel like rushing home to lie down after they have been out only a few hours. Strong people don't have days when they feel like doing nothing else but crying and lying around all day. Given these factors I am not strong at all. I'm just a woman that got cancer who now has to man up until it goes away. In life you never know what trials you may encounter, but you just have to deal with the deck that was handed to you and pray for God's grace and strength to get you through it. So I am not strong at all...but God is and all my strength is coming from him.
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Only the strong will survive and you are indeed a SURVIVOR!!! This doesn't mean you should feel invincible everyday. We all have our moments of weakness and need something to boost us toward our destination. You show up to battle this beast everyday and that makes you one heck of a fighter.
Sometimes we encounter trials in life because it's God's way of humbling us and turning our attention back to his omnipotence and saving Grace. Other times it's just the Devil at work but you got the right remedy. Our God is an awesome God and he will never give you more than you can bear. Everyday of life you are blessed with gives you more strength. The physical strength may not come quick enough but your personal strength is growing and when you come out on the other side of this battle you will be the Gail that you never expected. Luv you girl...keep your head up.
AMEN Scatliffe!!! I whole-heartedly agree.
You are strong because in your own words “you just have to deal with the deck that was handed to you and pray for God's grace and strength to get you through it.” You are strong because you are not giving up and you are fighting this one day at a time. I pray God continues to give you strength and comforts you in these very trying times. Love you Gail… I think you’re strong, don’t take that away from yourself!
Tears don't make you weak, it makes you human
Taking medication to help you sleep doesn't make you weak, it makes you a smart human
Being scared absolutely does not make you weak, it makes you human
Becoming an open book, sharing your raw emotions and blogging about your journey makes you strong
Staring Cancer in the face and going to war against it with the best Commander In Chief by your side makes you a warrior
Who are you kidding? Yu strong no raas...
Wow nscarliffe, I couldn't have said it better myself.
Gail, your help comes from the lord which strengthens you. Everyday he is building you up. Don't let the devil tear you down. Keep your mind stayed on Jesus. I will keep you in my heart and in my prayers.
Look chica, I don't know anyone stronger than you. Everyone has days where they are down so let me assure you that you are strong. Shoot, I can even say invincible. The fact that you are manning up, when most people (including myself) would be punking out is commendable. Keep your head high, this too shall pass.
I Love you, PLENTY!
Strong doesn't mean you are superwoman, it means you are a human being who has been able to deal with something that so many others could not have dealt with in the manner in which you are. You are an amazing inspiration to so many. Writing this note shows your strength bacause not many of us readily admit to things to begin with. You wrote..."in life you never know....." that right there shows how amazingly strong you are. God bless
Gail you are very very strong not everyone can man up. Being anxious, tired and sad are not signs of weakness they are normal and expected. It is how you deal with it. I have clients who ignore their diagnosis or sickness that is not healthy. Some people give up before the fight started. You are strong and don't you forget it. It is okay to cry and be sad and yes even scared.
It doesn't matter what you are, are not, think you are or think you're not....the main thing that you pointed out is THROUGH GOD things will evolve for you. GOD is Able to do all things...and through God you Are Strong.
And you're right...you're not strong. You are a Conqueror, and that’s much more than strong because you will not only survive through this trial but you’ll be successful in this and many more trials in your life.
"He Himself has said, I will not in any way fail you nor give you up nor leave you without support."
Hebrews 13:5
May you continue to find the strength and peace through GOD. I will continue to keep you in my prayers. You are truly a FIGHTER and a SURVIVOR!!!
GOD bless,
Sharon
Though you may not notice it now, you serve as an inspiration to many of us. Your ability to verbalize what you are going through and let everyone in shows tremendous strength. You may not realize it now, but when this thing is beat you will look back on this as a moment when your true strength was tested and you won. God is by your side providing you with the strength when you think you have none.
You are always in my prayers.
Gail, I read and was inspired. Keep the faith. You are strong because you inspire me. Only the strong do that.
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