Fighting Cancer and Winning

FIGHTING CANCER AND WINNING

     Recently I visited the Kinuza Bridge in Mount Jewett, Pennsylvania.

The bridge was the longest, tallest viaduct in the world when it was made in 1882.  It was 301 feet tall!   It was a train bridge and carried many loads across the valley.   July 21, 2003 a tornado came through the area with winds of 112 mph.  The bridge could not withstand the gales and came tumbling down.  

     This is how I see cancer.  I felt strong and on top of the world one day, and then the phone call comes saying it is cancer.  You feel like the world is toppling down upon you. As you see the giant strong girders are crumbled on the ground, you do not have to stay there on the ground.  You can get up fighting!   

Today the bridge has been rebuilt .  Visitors can walk halfway across the once giant span.As you look down the tracks it appears to continue without an end.  That is how I am taking on life.  One day at a time.  We cannot know the future , but we can live for today.  The Lord has helped me through this year and I want to be a blessing to others.  

The glass walkway is scary to first walk on ,  but after you have the courage to stand on it, you find that  it is perfectly safe.   Cancer can be scary, but with courage and strength from the Lord, family , friends and doctors the fears will fade.   In future post, I will tell you about some of those experiences.  

Thanks for taking time to stop by . 

Cathy