So I’ve decided that from now on, I’m not only going to use this blog to bring you photos of my beautiful clients, but also use it to allow you into my life and my heart a little more. That being said, the core of my being revolves around our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To be truthful, as of late, I’ve not been his best follower. I’ve allowed myself to get caught up in the ways of the world…mainly myself. Luckily, God being such an awesome and loving Father saw that and used a special friend of mine to help me refocus. The photos attached to this post are of her last radiation treatment. I was honored to be asked to photograph this victorious time, but honestly a bit scared too. You see, illness and hospitals strike fear in me…suffering is so hard for me to witness, like I’m sure it is for most of us. But, the Lord knew what I needed. We all will struggle and suffer in this world, some more than others, but with our Savior by our side we will never be alone. I was able to remember that. ”…though for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. These have come so that your faith-of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire-may be proved genuine and may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.” 1 Peter 1:6-7.
My friend Stacy is a shining example of faith and I am GRATEFUL for her. What grace and trust she has in the work our Lord is doing through her! She asked me to photograph this event so that one day she can write a book about her experience to help others. TO HELP OTHERS! THAT IS WHAT SHE IS THINKING OF THROUGH THE POWER OF GOD! Her experience has been scary and cold, but she hopes to help others with the fear of the process. ”There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment.” 1 John 4:18. We have nothing to fear with our hope in God. His love truly endures forever from this life to the next.
So as I look at my own life, I see the things more clearly that need to be first. Thank you Stacy and thank you God for being so loving and merciful. Happy Easter!
You can read Stacy’s complete story on her blog at : http://stacykagawa.blogspot.com/2009_10_01_archive.html
Please keep her and her family, husband and young son in your prayers. Thank you.
Beautiful Stacy!
“Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” James 1:2-4
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