Pause. Breathe. Pray.™ | Cancer Care, Patient Support, Encouragement, Hope, Diagnosis - Treatment, Chemotherapy, Faith Over Fear

On today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, I will share two truths to practice to give you a solid foundation to stand on each day in this new chapter.   Summary - Reflection and Application Love God. Love others. Meditate on Mark 12:28-31(below)   Scripture of the Week ⁠ “Of all the commandments, which is the most important?” “The most important one,” answered Jesus, “is this: ‘Hear, O Israel:...

Cancer may take somethings from us but one thing it gifts us is being able to see time is precious. On today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, Let’s pray this verse to help us use this gift of time we have been given wisely.   Summary - Reflection and Application Time is precious. Ask God for wisdom on how to use the gift of time you have wisely. Meditate on Psalm 90:12 (below)   Scripture of t...

Your treatments have ended, you are moving forward, yet the unknown of the outcome still looms. On today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, let’s discuss how we can practice letting go and trusting God with the outcome knowing that all is and will be well with God.   Summary - Reflection and Application It’s okay to be unsettled with not knowing the outcome of your treatments. Bring the unknown...

On the last day of radiation, most of you will ring a bell to celebrate the end of your treatments. On today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, I will share about the power of the bell and a verse to help you in the transition to life outside of treatments.   Summary - Reflection and Application Give thanks for the people and the treatment. Allow yourself to experience the emotions as they come....

On today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, I will share a story that opened my eyes to see that  our stories aren’t just about us, but how they intersect with other people and are part of a bigger story, God’s story.   Summary - Reflection and Application Who along your path have you been blessed by? Who along your path have you been able to bless with your presence, words or actions? Remember...

On today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, I will share how having faith can transform your cancer journey, from the inside out.   Summary - Reflection and Application Faith is the confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we cannot see. May our hope be in Jesus above all else. When we follow Jesus, His life can transform how we think, what we see, what we hear and how we respond...

On today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, I will share an unexpected blessing that came my way the day before my last treatment as a reminder to you, that God has people along your path to bless you too.   Summary - Reflection and Application Keep your eyes and ears open for blessings coming your way. Meditate on Hebrews 6:19 (below)   Scripture of the Week ⁠ We have this hope as an anchor for...

Even though you are going through treatments, is there someone you need to show up for? On today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, let’s pause and look up and out and see if there is someone we can show up for today.   Summary - Reflection and Application Lift eyes up from self and seek if there is someone who needs you to show up for them. Name the person, or people. Then do what you can to sh...

What is it you are needing today, and through this cancer journey? On today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, let’s become clear on what our needs are and pray for God to provide, trusting He hears us and will answer our prayers, in His time, in His way.   Summary - Reflection and Application List the things you need right now. Pray over each need asking God to provide. Trust He will provide fo...

Somedays does it feel like you’re going uphill, and experiencing pain that feels like it will never end. I understand you. On today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, I will share five things that helped me from letting the pain take over my mind so that I could find joy in the day, even when there was pain.   Summary - Reflection and Application Pain is real and how we respond to it matters. No...

Has there been someone who has annoyed you on this journey with cancer?  On today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, I will share a story when I was really annoyed with one person, and the one thing I did so that I let go of being annoyed and had greater peace.   Summary - Reflection and Application Acknowledge your honest feelings about being annoyed. Do not ladder your struggles. Ground yourse...

The struggle is real, from side effects from treatment to medications, there is a lot you have to deal with. On today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, let’s remember that the struggle is real, but there is hope and help.   Summary - Reflection and Application Where are you struggling? Hold on to help and reach out for help when you need it. Meditate on Isaiah 41:10 (below)   Scripture of the W...

Do you love having time alone? Does the solitude nourish you or the loneliness leave you struggling? On today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, I will share the difference between loneliness and solitude and why it’s important we know the difference and what to do when we experience each of them.   Summary - Reflection and Application Loneliness vs Solitude Let’s other know when you are lonely,...

On today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, I will share lyrics to a song that blessed me in a broken moment that I pray bless you too.   Summary - Reflection and Application Be transparent with God about where you are feeling broken. Listen, read and absorb the truth woven into these lyrics.   Lyrics of the Week ⁠ The pages of history, they tell me it's true That it's never the perfect It's alw...

It’s okay to not be okay. But what do we do with that brokenness? On today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, I will share three things you can do with your brokenness to help you through.   Summary - Reflection and Application Admit the ways you are broken. Surrender your brokenness to God. Trust God can shine light into the dark spaces to heal us, in His way, in His time. Meditate on Psalm 34:...

Are you frustrated because something is happening, like hair loss, and no one told you about it. On today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, I will something a friend shared with me to help diffuse me in hopes it will diffuse you too.   Summary - Reflection and Application Who does staying frustrated hurt? You. Trust the timing was what it needed to be. Meditate on Ecclesiastes 3:11 (below)   Sc...

Is your treatment, the radiation or chemo, causing hair loss? On today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, I will share about two things I learned from my Mom that helped me deal with the little hair loss I experiences, and I pray help you too.   Summary - Reflection and Application Are you embracing or resisting your hair loss? Choose the path that is best for you so that you have peace. Meditat...

In this whole process, have you been finding yourself still able to laugh?  On today's episode of pause. breathe. pray. I will share why it's important we still find things to laugh about, and how laughter is still healing in its own way.    Summary - Reflection and Application Are you laughing more or less these days? What can you do today to laugh more? Meditate on Proverbs 17:22 (below)   Scrip...

Something cancer gifts us is the eyes to see how time is precious. On today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, let’s reflect on the clarity cancer can bring us and how to live wisely with that clarity.   Summary - Reflection and Application What are your eyes opening up to? What moments do you want to capture? Meditate on Ephesians 5:15-16 (below)   Scripture of the Week ⁠ Be very careful, then,...

If you are a parent, this cancer journey is one that your kids are on too. On today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, I will share seven tips to help you parent your kids through this cancer journey.   Summary - Reflection and Application Remember you’re not the only one going through this. Keep as much normalcy as possible for your kids. Get support structures set up for your kids, at home and...

Do you ever feel alone? Do you ever wonder if God is with you? On today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, I will one truth for you to remember when you are alone.   Summary - Reflection and Application Remember you are never alone. You are encircled with love, even when you are physically alone. Meditate on 1 Thessalonians 5:11 (below)   Scripture of the Week ⁠ Encourage one another and build e...

Do you ever find yourself having down moments? I get it. On today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, I will discuss one thing you can do that will help bring joy to your heart, even as you navigate your treatments.   Summary - Reflection and Application Be honest with ourselves in those down moments, down days. Receive the love being scattered your way. Ask ourselves, "where can I scatter love t...

On today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, I will share a story about how an act of love turned into an unexpected blessing.    Summary - Reflection and Application Live out love, in whatever way God leads you. Keep your eyes and ears open to your next divine appointment. Meditate on -Ephesians 6:18    (below) Scripture of the Week ⁠  And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of pr...

What are you wearing each day? Strange question I know yet something powerful to reflect on. On today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, I will discuss how what we put on, other than our clothing, matters and can help us gain perspective through this cancer journey.   Summary - Reflection and Application What are you wearing? Clothe your heart and mind as well as your body. How? Meditate on Colo...

What are you wearing each day? Strange question I know yet something powerful to reflect on. On today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, I will discuss how what we put on, other than our clothing, matters and can help us gain perspective through this cancer journey.   Summary - Reflection and Application In what ways do you like to contribute and help others? Make a list of ways you can be a con...