And I still need to read her “Everything Happens for a Reason” book! I have it on hold at my library.

Yes, that assurance of never being alone is a huge comfort to me, too, Nancy. The presence of God (even when I don’t “feel” him, per se) has gotten me through a lot of trying times. And yes, I find comfort too in knowing he’ll walk through death’s door with me. Thank you for your comment!

God bless you and your friend as you walk with her through this cancer journey, Amy. Praise God she’s in remission now! My friend’s daughter just got her yearly “all clear” report after a bad journey with breast cancer three years ago. Every year it’s still a nervous time awaiting that report.

You’re too kind, Linda. I don’t put myself into the “fascinating woman” category, but I am grateful to know fascinating people, including you. Won’t heaven be beautiful when we can all gather together and meet in person! I just subscribed to Kate’s podcast so I look forward to hearing more from her.

Thanks, Jerralea. I’m very grateful that they caught the cancer so early; I probably wouldn’t be here at all if they had not. Yes, recalling God’s presence in our previous struggles is always helpful for our current and next ones!

Thanks, Tammy. I keep a close relationship with my dermatologist for potential skin cancers as well; my father had several rounds with it, but like your husband, he was fortunate that none of them ever required treatment. He did eventually pass away from lung cancer though, so cancer is a word that circles around our family. Learning to trust God through it all, the good and the bad, is a lifelong lesson!

I’m sorry that you’ve had cancer in your background, Jennifer. I’m glad you’re okay now. I almost hesitate to mention mine because I didn’t have to suffer anything with it, and other people have suffered SO much and many died from it. We all benefit from reminders of our frailty and our dependence on God to get us through whatever comes next. I’m grateful too for his presence in it all!

You’re welcome, Barb. I love sharing about good books, and Kate’s was definitely a good one. I need to see if my library has her previous book so I can read it.