I was recently driving and heard part of a radio interview with Shauna Amick who wrote the book “Real Families, Real Needs”.
The speaker was sharing her experience of having a Down Syndrome child and the initial feelings she had. She openly shared her feelings of grief, anger and questioning. She shared part of a conversation she had with God that hit me hard in the gut! “I prayed for bread and You gave me stone.” God answered.. “You prayed for stone and I gave you bread”.
Often when we are facing difficult circumstances, we can get angry and question why these things are happening. I am there! I do not have time for breast cancer. I have twins that are 16! My parents need me to help with their medical needs! I need to continue pursing my dreams with Cornerstone!
BUT—what if this cancer opens me up other doors that I have never thought of? What if this leads me to a new best friend? A renewed relationship with family members? A closer relationship with my God? A new focus on life? A chance to learn to rest and smell the roses? An opportunity to help other cancer patients?
Let’s talk about how maybe our “stone” is really a “bread” ? Let’s talk about hope and changing our mindset!
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