#GoGrayInMay

Today is the start of Brain Cancer Awareness Month, a month that is focused on supporting Brain Cancer research and awareness. A month that is focused on supporting those fighting this horrible disease, and to remember those who lost their battle against brain cancer.

My daily devotional is absolutely perfect every single day, and today was no exception:

"You are on the path of My choosing. There is no randomness about your life. Here and Now comprise the coordinates of your daily life. Most people let their moments slip through their fingers, half-lived. They avoid the present by worrying about the future or longing for a better time and place. They forget that they are creatures who are subject to the limitation of time and space. They forget their Creator, who walks with them only in the present. 
Every moment is alive with My glorious Presence, to those whose hearts are intimately connected with Mine. As you give yourself more and more to a life of constant communication with Me, you will find that you simply have no time for worry. Thus, you are freed to let My Spirit direct your steps, enabling you to walk along the path of Peace."

"...No randomness about your life." What an amazing concept! People, places, events- nothing in life has been random, all has been part of this perfect plan that God created for me and for my family. Maybe our plan doesn't look perfect, maybe our struggles and fears of the future seem far from the "perfect" life that we all think and hope for, and maybe for you that's true- but for me, my life has been truly perfect. Dad's fight, Dad's determination, and Dad's faith has been so incredibly inspirational- and I know that if anyone can beat the odds, it's going to be him. 

The month of May will be filled with our usual ups and downs, highs and lows, and determination to beat this disease. Dad will continue with another round of chemotherapy soon and another Avastin treatment next week. The MRIs and follow up appointments always seem to bring fear and stress into my life, but I know that "as [I] give [myself] more and more to a life of constant communication with [Him], [I] will find that [I] simply have no time for worry." The month of May will also be filled with awareness and hope, as May is Brain Cancer/Tumor Awareness Month. 

#MyGrayDay will be tomorrow, and every Friday during May- as I will be wearing my gray to support Brain Cancer awareness and research. I hope each of you will join us in wearing your gray or your 'BTHO Brain Cancer' t-shirts to support Dad and so many others fighting this battle. I also ask that if you do wear your gray, send me a picture! I would love to see others supporting such an amazing cause during the month, and it never gets old seeing t-shirts and bracelets on others!

I came across an organization which helps to support the Dr. Marnie Rose Foundation, and of course I had to be part of it! Please visit their Etsy shop and show your love and support towards Brain Cancer research and awareness this month- https://www.etsy.com/shop/cindysilverlinings.

I often find quotes from cancer survivors that I feel are worded so perfectly that I need to share:
"Going through cancer gives you an opportunity to see what you're made of. I learned I'm made of more confidence, capability and charisma than I ever knew."

Continue supporting Brain Cancer research, research that is saving lives and adding precious time to many of those battling cancer- including my Dad. 

Continuing praying and we will continue fighting to BTHO Brain Cancer!