Reaction

From the onset of my cancer I never questioned God of my predicament.  I have fully accepted it with contrite heart because I knew that  He had every purpose for allowing the circumstance to happen. My family and some of my  friends got  teary eyed. Thats how Ive come to prove  that I am blessed; I am loved! On the early part of my treatment, reactions were highly sensitive. The most common ones were those  expressed concern why I submitted to chemotherapy and radiation. They feared it will shorten my life. Others thought I got sick because of the sins of my parents, ancestors, and friends. I wondered how many  thought it was my punishment from heaven. I wanted to tell them it wasnt right for them to act and feel more than doctors and more than God. I  wanted to give them a booklet of how to handle cancer patients like me but then, who am I to say that? Some had hurt me in their attempt to comfort me. Well, perhaps thats how much they love me. I remembered Jacob . He remained undaunted amidst the temptations of his so called friends when he was stricken with misfortunes. His life kept me strong when the going was really tough.