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6 months ago, on my birthday, we got the news that my wife had cancer.

I made a choice then, to believe that in spite of how things appeared, that there were deep and valuable gifts to be found in what we would walk through next.

What happened over the next 6 months was a deepening of our marriage and love for each other that is hard to express. We also experienced the tangible presence of God showing up at every significant medical event, and miraculous provision to pay for them.

My wife also had some deep realizations about how she wanted to live differently.

Both of us did.

My wife returned to work today, cancer free. Tomorrow is her birthday.

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kerimae 1y ago

😭sooo happy for both of you, God is so good all the time

vinney...axkl 1y ago

Is "God is so good **all** the time" the same reply you give to people who have tragic stories rather than miraculous ones?

kerimae 1y ago

yes been there--He gives grace and endurance and personally has shown Himself more clearly to be present during the worst of times.

kerimae 1y ago

And thank you for asking that, it's always a good check 🙏

atyh 1y ago

What the good hearted people in the comments miss, is that you have a way of making everything that happens to others about you. You also only ask questions you think you already know the answer to. Because of this, I personally suspect God is going to go out of His way to make a significant example of His endless love out of you. ❤️

In fact I’m going to ask Him to 😆

vinney...axkl 1y ago

I responded to _you_ with this comment:

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because I truly am happy for you. It has nothing to do with me at all aside from the fact that your experience made me happy. Like everyone else who commented on your OP.

And I responded to npub1vg7z7wmyl48ed6r5ncvvreldgvqx48cy24tk4l6fke2emtzjmxtsff5xds about something she said. It doesn't necessarily have anything to do with you, but you're free to weigh in if you must.

nostrdamus88 1y ago

Just curious how you felt about God when she got the diagnosis. Was he good then? Genuinely curious question here

kerimae 1y ago

I can only speak for myself. I have been through trauma (more than once). Never did I question His overarching care for me and directing my paths. He calmed my fears at all times, even in the midst of chaos and pain. When I faced doubt, He sent me obvious and palpable signs of His presence, even when the circumstance(s) didn't change whatsoever. I still live with the fallout(s) of those times. God is good, all the time. That doesn't mean I get the life I want all the time. It means He is worthy of my trust no matter what because of Who He is, what He's done, and what He's promised me. I can't imagine going back to not knowing Him at all, and by His grace, that will never happen.

atyh 1y ago

My honest thought was, “I’ve graduated to a new level.” And I believed the implication of happening on my birthday was to work to find the gifts inside.

There are deep riches is the dark places if you continue to believe.

Rand 1y ago

love your story & can totally relate! happy 4 U both!

jimbocoin 🃏 1y ago

Congrats to you both! 🙏

vinney...axkl 1y ago

That's wonderful! I'm very happy for you!

stache 1y ago

I hope and pray God continues to bless u both…I looked forward to ur daily posts without knowing any of ur background story but marvel at ur ability (and I’m guessing hers) to keep things as positive and in perspective as possible.🌅

Good luck to you both and God Bless yall🙏🏽

Deleted Account 1y ago

Congratulations! I’m happy for you both.