感恩

護家中心–楊蕙

每天發生的事是巧合或是萬事互相效力？以前我認為是巧合，但如今不得不驚嘆，所有事自有主的奇妙安排，我心懷感恩！

今年初回台北過年和親友相聚，兼做體檢。預早安排做六科體檢包括眼、牙、心臟、婦科、背、神經和肝/膽內科。前五項體檢結果都正常。 在肝臟科報告前做晨禱時心內平安，因為相信主時刻同在，就獨自去診所。誰知醫生當場告訴我得了肝癌！多半是早上的禱告蒙恩，當時心裡真的很鎮定 ，沒有埋怨地問為什麼此事發生在我身上。只問醫生，下一步該怎麼做….

過年前後見外科醫師，安排進醫院做手術。開刀前難免害怕，盡量克服不耐煩的態度。手術過程順利。醫生在復檢時確定屬初期肝癌，無需做化/電療，卻要保持身、心、靈健康，正常作息，和做定期體檢。

回顧整個過程，只有「感恩，感恩，再感恩。」

許多神奇妙的安排: 因老公提醒體檢才發現問題，百忙的他剛好陪伴在旁，給我許多精神上的安慰和支持；在台灣受醫解決了當時沒有美國醫療保險的難題；同學和親友們熱誠關懷幫忙；遇到最好的醫療團隊及基督徒護理的悉心照顧；在老公去年購置的舒適居所靜養，頓然感激他一直辛勞為我倆未雨綢繆。萬事互相效力，感恩！

此番經歷使我明白，短暫的苦難是我能擔當的；至於我不能承受的，自有主奇妙的預備和保守！與神同在，我有平安喜樂！遇到事，我沒有手忙腳亂。分享我的領悟：

* 欣然接受別人對我好。每當察覺我有負面情緒時，趕緊找滿知心成熟的朋友分擔。

* 不為明天憂慮，因為未來不是我們可以掌控的，信靠主的安排。

* 活在當下，接受事實；面對問題，分析狀況；慢慢調整心情。

* 癌症不是絕症；即便是，更要珍惜身體，好好過剩餘的日子。

開刀六個月後在美的復檢，剛好夠資格使用美國聯邦保險。不是巧合，乃是神再次奇妙的安排！看見主的奇異恩典！見證人生的盼望！神賜我健康和家庭，教我愛神及愛人如己！讓一切榮耀歸於神！

得了癌症似是禍，但發現得早並及時處理恰當，正好醫治了我的身心。神藉此使我重新得力，可算是因病得福！

                                                                                          Thanksgiving                                                                                     Lilly Wang

Do all things happen coincidental or pre-arranged? I used to think all a coincidence. But now I do believe events in life are part of God’s plan. I am so thankful!

Earlier this year, I went to Taipei visiting friends, and scheduled routine medical exam. I had a series of tests. Most results came back normal. During my devotion on the morning for the liver result, I felt very peaceful so decided to go to the clinic alone. The doctor dropped the shocking news on me—-I have liver cancer! Thanks to the morning prayer of grace, I was very calm. No question of “why me?” I just proceeded to ask the doctor about next steps….

As surgery was near, I became anxious and impatient. After surgery, the doctor advised me the cancer was at an early stage, no other treatment required. He instructed me to live a normal life and have routine checkup.

Inside my heart, I feel: “Blessed, so blessed, and forever blessed!”

God’s plan is so obvious:  my husband was around to give me support; I was in Taiwan not US where I did not have medical insurance; good wishes from close-by relatives and friends; cared for by the best medical team; recovered in the comfort of our home my husband bought last year—-thanks to his long-term planning ahead wisdom. See how all things happened accordingly, praise the Lord!

This experience made me aware that I can endure brief suffering. If I can’t, God will carry me and make provision! I always have peace and joy walking with God! Sharing my insights:

* Embrace those who are good to me. When I feel negative, quickly seek help from a positive friend.

* Don’t worry about tomorrow, because we cannot control the future. Trust in God.

* Live in the present; accept facts of life; face problems and analyze your options; manage emotions.

* Cancer is not a terminal illness. Even so, keep up the hope to live the remaining life.

I had the six month re-check after surgery in the US, just when I am qualified for Medicare. Not a coincidence, trust God’s timing is perfect! I witness Lord’s amazing grace giving me hope of life! He grants me health and family. He teaches me to love Him and all people! Let all glory go to God!

Having had cancer seems like my misfortune. Thankfully, it was discovered early and treated properly. This was God’s lesson to strengthen my body and soul. I am so blessed!