(How I Recovered from Cancer)
by Wendy J. Krow
On November 1st 2001, after a mammogram, ultrasound, and a biopsy, there was a diagnosis. The diagnosis: Invasive ductal carcinoma, stage 2, breast cancer. A double mastectomy was recommended by the breast specialist, followed by 9 months of chemotherapy and then radiation, and finally, reconstructive surgery.
Cancer is the second leading cause of death in America. There are over 700 different kinds of cancer. The Medical profession traditionally treats cancer with surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation. Chemotherapy and radiation can themselves cause cancer. So what else is there? That's what I wanted to know. I wanted a second opinion! I had Don (my husband) cancel my appointment for surgery the following Monday (this happened on Thursday), and the search was on.
What is your Life Worth to You?
What would you do if you were told you had a terminal illness? Besides dealing with the crippling fear and anxiety that tried to capture my mind, I knew that there had to be answers. So, I looked to the Lord. In my mind I was shocked and confused and not sure what to do. Much fear is associated with this disease, and before I recognized it, I was held in it's grasp, thinking I had to make myself well. That, if I didn't do something, I would surely die! I had been crying a lot and was afraid of what could happen to me.
I looked to God first for my healing through prayer, then asked God for direction and wisdom. Many times along the way, I had to stop and get agreement in prayer from other believers for my recovery. I needed the support, and encouragement. My final decision was to not go the medical route. Anyone with cancer has a low immune system and these medical treatments could destroy my immune system even further. The very thing that needed to be built up, would be weakened. It just didn't make sense to me. I decided not to have the two-for-one special! I chose to look to God for my healing, and find natural ways to regain my health.
What Was at the Root of All This?
There are many answers to this question, both physical and spiritual. When you are desperate and want answers you will do whatever it takes to get those answers. The complete story of all I went through and all the things I did can be read at our website: www.krowtracts.com. As for the spiritual part, the way I was able to connect with the Lord best, was through worship. I would spend a lot of time praying, and listening to praise & worship music, and singing to Him. This was where I found peace, and rest.
I didn't know I wasn't feeling well until I started to feel good and have energy again. Doing everything I did to regain my health really did make a big difference in my strength and energy. It felt like I had gained back lost years!
The Bible says in Psalm 139:14 "I will praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made," and 1 Corinthians 6:19 "Or do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own. For you were bought with a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit which are God's."
I have had disappointments and hurts. I have learned to forgive. As I have dealt with these emotional things, I would see more of my physical healing come forth. It seemed like there were layers of emotional things to deal with, and with each one I would recover more and more. I began to see that the physical body and emotions are connected. I know that they are. It seems like every area of my life has been affected by the changes I've made.
As I continue a lifestyle of simplicity, love and forgiveness, I am seeing my health restored, God is faithful. The last blood test I had showed that I am normal, the cancer is gone.
Only God can do that!
I'm thanking God for health, and healing, because it really is a good day to be alive!
Wendy
WJoKrow@aol.com
www.krowtracts.com - see Wendy's Testimony
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