The title of this blog comes from song lyrics that I heard many years ago by Switchfoot. And ever since the first time I heard it, these words have never left me. It makes so much sense. Although you might be standing in a shadow, that is direct evidence that the sun is still shining. I think that this is a great metaphor for my life right now. I am walking through some dark times. But I want these times to be evidence of the sun, and the bright glory of the Lord. And so while this blog will be chronicling some sad times in my life, I pray that it is also a testament to God, and a reminder of the good times in the midst of the shadows.

"I have said these things that in Me you may have peace. In this world, you will have troubles. But take heart, I have overcome the world!" John 16:33

Thursday, February 24, 2011

This Time Last Year...

I once read that the day you hear the words "you have cancer" is the day that you become a survivor. March 4th I will be a one year kidney cancer survivor. 
Last year at this time, I went to the orthopedic surgeon about the extreme pain in my back. My legs were frequently going numb, and my back was excruciating, the worst it had ever been. The doctor told me he was sure it was a herniated disk, but that I needed to get an MRI, just in case. So then after the MRI on March 4, 2010, I heard the dreaded words "you have cancer", and my life immediately flipped upside down. 
All through this semester I have found myself thinking, "This time last year I didn't know I had cancer" or "This time last year everything was normal." It is scary to think about how much has happened in this past year. But I guess rather than thinking about how much has gone wrong in one year, I should make myself focus on how far I have come. I am almost a one year cancer survivor. 

"And Moses answered the people, 'Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the Lord will bring you today.'" Exodus 14:13

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3 comments:

  1. JaimeFebruary 25, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    Amazing to see the work God can do in a year. Praying for continued renewal. Stay strong! Love ya girlie!

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 26, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    Sweet Perrin,
    I know "it's easy for me to say" (not really, 'cuz I say it with all the hearts who have been poured out with and for you), but... YOU ARE NOT DEFINED BY YOUR CANCER! On the SO (X10,000) contrary: You are the love, light and faith revitalized, renewed, restored, rejuvenated, realized, and re-born for SO many people. In one year, you have, by your honesty, beauty, family and faith, squeezed in an eternity of God's precious person and power... Holding onto the Healer without fail, we will! Bless you.

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  3. AnnhornerFebruary 26, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    Thanking God for you, Perrin!
    Last month our church did a service about passing our faith on to the next generation. It was all about older folks sharing with, and influencing younger folks.

    But I thought of you, Perrin--passing your faith on to so many--old and young!

    Thank you, dear one, for showing us, whatever our circumstances, how to always be prepared to give the reason for the hope that we have.
    I Peter 3:15

    May the Lord continue to deeply bless you in the telling of your story, as He uses you to mightily bless a legion of those of us who love you. Annhorner

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