Today is a new day!

Hello everyone!

Okay, Dana...I'm game for you helping me understand "blogging." Obviously, I could use some help! I guess what really matters are the words posted and hopefully these words will encourage someone along the way.

I've been asked to speak in March for the KU Area Health Education Center on the topic, "Spirituality and Dealing with Cancer." I'll have two whole hours to myself. At first I thought, what in the world will I talk about for TWO hours?!" Then, this past week, God so put on my heart many things that need to be said, need to be shared. I'm hoping, because I've "experienced" cancer in my own life, I'll be able to help not only those facing cancer themselves, but also those who surround others through the process.

I guess a main thing to remember is you are MORE than our body! Don't ever forget that. I don't care if you are dealing with cancer, back pain, allergies, or any other physical aliment. YOU are more than the physical aspects you are facing. No matter what is going on physically, your SPIRIT is strong! Your SPIRIT will not fail you; unless you let it!

Don't blame yourself for what is going on physically in your body. Don't condemn yourself, saying to yourself, "Did I cause this? What did I do to deserve this?" The answer is: You didn't CAUSE this! You DON'T deserve it!

Instead, focus on what IS in your life. Some of those things may be the love of your family, the support of friends, each breath you are taking! This is a time when, although your body may be struggling, YOUR SOUL CAN GROW! Embrace it and begin anew each day!

I'm very excited to share more with you in the coming weeks. For now, get beyond blame and more toward balance. Balance your thoughts because your thoughts will affect how you feel. The mind is a powerful place. As Colossians 3:2 (my 2006 scripture) says, "Set your mind on things above and not on earthly things." Keep your mind and eyes on God and know He loves you!

Until later...
No Fear!!!
2 Tim 1:7

Life is Mine in 2009!

Well, here it is, my first blog EVER! Setting one of these up has been a goal of mine for some time. Be patient with me. I'll get better at it. I've had a Caring Bridge site for almost two years and it's time for that to end and a new chapter to begin. This site is a small piece of that new beginning.

The name of my blog was chosen with intent. Last summer my wonderful husband played the 3 Doors Down song, "It's not my time" for me. It's been my "fight" song ever since. Find YOUR fight song and listen to it when you're feeling in the dumps. Do whatever you need to do to keep the FIGHT in you!

The first purpose of this blog is to help those who have been diagnosed with cancer or some other life threatening illness. I've been there, done that, and I'm demanding that "life" will once again be MINE in this next year! If you feel the same way, stick around...we're going to do some butt kicking in this next year. Satan will learn to STAY away from us because we are STRONG and mighty and collectively, we can't be stopped!

It's my hope and prayer that those of you who visit here find some encouragement. Feel free to pass this along to others you know who are walking this difficult, but not impossible, journey. There IS hope!