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I envisioned my friends praying for
me, seeing myself resting behind their
shields of faith. This was a vision my
pastor told me to hold onto. And, it was
so comforting.

My bout with cancer was not a fun
experience. But it most definitely was a
wakeup up call. I researched how our
bodies are affected by foods and stress.
People close to me became more import-
ant than the busyness of everyday life.
Today I am still praising and thanking
the Lord for His loving kindness. Whether
I stayed here or had gone to be with the
Lord, I knew He would always have His
arms of love wrapped tightly around me.
For that, I will always be grateful.
Good Things
Sometimes, I hear people using God
as a scapegoat, instead of looking to Him
for hope, help and comfort. They blame

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