MY STORY

Please join me as I walk this journey, battling lung cancer, faithfully. Isaiah 43:1 and Psalm 23 help me to understand that in addition to creating me, God has also redeemed me and summoned me by name.

God is always with me, so I have no need to fear.

MY MISSION

In January 2023, the oncologists in Baltimore informed me that I have a genetic mutation which has contributed to the development of my lung cancer. A high incidence of this mutation is seen in lung cancer victims of East Asian descent, particularly women with little to no smoking history.

I could easily respond, “Wait! I’ve never smoked! Lung cancer? Why me, God?” Instead, Jesus continually fills my heart with gratitude as I learn each day how to embrace my life with all its challenges so that I say, “Why not me Lord!”

It is not that I have any special insights nor talents. I am just an average woman, who chooses to do her best to follow Jesus. Though I fail so many times, this is where God’s beautiful plan of love and grace comes to life. It is only by his grace that I am saved through faith in Jesus (Ephesians 2:4-8) so I choose to boast only in my weaknesses so that Christ’s power may be displayed in me (2 Corinthians 12:9).

Writing helps me to process my feelings and thoughts about different experiences, but blogging is a way for the Holy Spirit to guide me as I share the impact of Jesus on my life in a more organized fashion. The more that I share, the more God transforms my heart and mind – all to his glory.

THE COMMUNITY

Though in 1989 I had my first study on the purpose of Christ’s church, I did not really understand how to apply it. I had learned that church was not a building but referred to a community, both locally and worldwide, comprised of disciples of Jesus. However, because of my selfish nature, my default tendency was to hold back my heart, waiting on others to initiate with me. When I served, I did it mostly to glorify myself, expecting recognition and thanksgiving and getting so easily discouraged when it did not happen. As a result, I stopped worshipping God and tried to live life without God for many years.

Once I came to Williamsburg Virginia and became part of Hampton Roads Church, I began to realize I had not valued the “one another” aspect of the church. So, in September of 2020, I restored my relationship with God and with his people as I started applying the scriptures on the church and on the need for deep, spiritual relationships.

However, it has only been since my cancer diagnosis and going through various challenges in my life, that I have understood that my relationship with Jesus is only complete when I am also committed to keeping deep, loving relationships with others who also seek God with their whole hearts, minds, souls, and strengths. Thank you, God, for opening my heart and mind to your truth.

FIND YOUR FAITH

My hope is that as you read my blogs, it will open the eyes of your heart so that you too may yearn to know God’s plan for your life. I pray that these entries inspire you to examine your own relationship with Jesus and that you do everything you can to learn how to strengthen it as well, seeking out for those relationships on earth that help you grow spiritually. The Holy Spirit is moving powerfully all around us and within those of us who have decided to make Jesus the Lord of our lives. I pray that you may catch that wave so that you too can have the most exciting ride of your life. God has such awesome plans for each of us and Jesus is wanting us to live our lives here on earth to the full (John 10:10). He also desires that when he returns, we can hear him say to us: “Well done. Good and faithful servant. Come and share in your master’s happiness.” (Matthew 25:14-30)

So come follow me as I do my best to follow Jesus and let us all give God the glory. Amen.