This is not really a poem but we decided to put it up because we thought you
might be encouraged and it gives God the Glory He so richly deserves.

"There is a lump in your left breast."
...Have faith in God... (Mark 11:22)

"The mammogram shows a suspicious mass."
My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him. (Psalm 62:5)

"You need a biopsy."
Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee;
      yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness. (Isaiah 41:10)

"The lump was malignant."
The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall
      I be afraid? (Psalm 27:1)

"Your diagnosis is ductal carcinoma in-situ."
Be not afraid, only believe. (Mark 5:36)

"There is one small spot of invasive cancer."
Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me: thou shalt stretch forth thine hand against the wrath
of mine enemies, and thy right hand shall save me.
The Lord will perfect that which concerneth me: thy mercy, O Lord, endureth for ever: forsake not the works
of thine own hands. (Psalm 138:7-8)

"You need a mastectomy."
Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be
made known unto God.
And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
(Philippians 4:6-7)
Ah Lord God! Behold thou hast made the heaven and the earth by thy great power and stretched out arm, and
there is nothing too hard for thee (Jeremiah 32:17)

By faith, I say with the Psalmist, "I shall not die but live and declare the works of the Lord." (Psalm 118:17)

"You came through the surgery well and are doing fine."
For thou art my hope, O Lord God: thou art my trust from my youth. (Psalm 71:5)

"We have the pathology report from the mastectomyThere was no cancer in the lymph nodes"
"The news doesn't get much better than thisI don't think you'll need chemotherapy."
Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands.
Serve the Lord with gladness; come before his presence with singing.
Know ye that the Lord he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the
sheep of his pasture.
Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.
For the Lord is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations. (Psalm 100:1-5)

"You need to see an oncologist. He will decide what further treatment, if any, is needed."
What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.
In God I will praise his word. In God I have put my trust; I will not fear what flesh can do unto me. (Psalm 56:3-4)
Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul trusteth in thee: yea, in the shadow of thy wings
will I make my refuge, until these calamities be overpast. (Psalm 57:1)

As I wait to see the oncologist, and as I continue recuperating from the surgery, I thank God for the doctors, nurses,
and all the healthcare professionals who have taken care of me, for all the family, friends, and Christian brothers
and sisters who have prayed for me and given their loving support, and for my wonderful husband whose
unfailing love, patience, good cheer, and care have buoyed me up during this time. Truly, God is good.
The Lord is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me?
The Lord taketh my part with them that help me (Psalm 118:6-7)

Jesus Christ said, "Have faith in God. For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain,
Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those
things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith. Therefore I say unto you, What
things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them." (Mark 11:22-24)

AMEN!