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

Cancer feels like a huge stumbling block along our path in life. Yet what if we chose to look at it as a stepping stone instead? On today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, I will share a story that reminded me to chose to be a riser and not allow cancer to be a stumbling block on my path in life in hopes to encourage you to do the same.   Summary - Reflection and Application Choose between stum...

Do you want to get your tumor out ASAP? Do you want to be done with your treatments and putting this cancer thing behind you? I get it. On today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, I will share some wisdom my ENT gave me that helped me trust the process and I hope does the same for you.   Summary - Reflection and Application Divide this process into steps. Be present on the step you are on. Medit...

Do you have family and friends asking to help with groceries, meals, etc? On today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, I will share why even though you may not want the help now, you may want to wave the white flag and say yes to what is being offered.   Summary - Reflection and Application There is a need…It just may note be yours. Be mindful when you are the giver. Meditate on 1 Thessalonians 5...

Why does bad new help cleanse our lens and bring us a renewed perspective? On today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, I will share a one question we can ask ourselves to help us see what is good, even when our circumstances haven’t changed. Summary - Reflection and Application How has this bad new brought me better perspective? List three things that you are grateful for. Meditate on Ephesians...

You have enough emotions going one, taking on your extended relatives and friend’s emotions isn’t what you need to be doing. On today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, I will share a one way to help your family and friends handle their emotions…and then send this episode their way to help them understand what you need from them in this time.   Summary - Reflection and Application Define your ci...

On this cancer journey, you will find yourself alone while getting scans, maybe on the drive to an appointment, or alone in bed at night. Yet I want to remind you that you are never alone. On today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, I will share one thing you can do to do to remind yourself that you are encircled with love and will encourage you to lean into them. Summary - Reflection and Applic...

What do you do while you’re in the waiting room? Naturally we think we are there to wait for the doctor. But what if God has us there for another purpose? On today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, I will share a story about a surprising interaction in the waiting room and what it taught me. Summary - Reflection and Application Be kind to others, even when they may not be kind May we not only r...

Are you seeking more calm within? What we put in our eyes and ears can help. On today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, I will share three things to do to help experience more calm within.   Summary - Reflection and Application Be discerning about what you read and listen to. Focus on God’s Word and truth. Meditate on Psalm 46:1   Scripture of the Week ⁠ God is our refuge and strength, an ever-...

Are you unsure of how to tell your family that you have cancer? When I was diagnosed Kate, Gavin and Matt were 10, 9 and 4 so I understand this challenge. On today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, I will share 5 tips that helped me decide how to tell our family I had cancer that I pray will help you too.   Summary - Reflection and Application Decide if you will tell them or not. A thought to h...

Do you feel like this is all too much and you may break? If so, be sure to tune into today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, for three tips to help you bend so that you don’t break.   Summary - Reflection and Application Be rooted in a solid foundation. Prune away what is extra weight in this time. Pray to go with the flow and not resist the process. Meditate on Colossians 2:7   Scripture of th...

Do your circumstances feel  dark and heavy? If so, that is understandable. On today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, you will learn two questions to ask yourself to help bring light to these heavy circumstances.   Summary - Reflection and Application What is one thing I can put down that isn’t mine to carry? What is one way I can be the light today? Meditate on Matthew 5:14-16   Scripture of t...

Are the appointments/scans/tests making you tense?  If so, you’re not alone. It’s a stressful time yet listen to today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, where I will share one thing you can hold onto to give you hope to anchor and calm your soul, and body, in this challenging season.   Summary - Reflection and Application Identify what you are holding on to. Release what isn’t serving you. Take...

Yes, your body has cancer, yet your body is so much more than a body that has cancer. On today's episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, I'm going to share with you a prayer to help you remind yourself of your body’s greater purpose, so you can see beyond the cancer, and have more peace in your mind, and wellness in your soul, even though your circumstances haven’t changed.   Summary - Reflection and A...

On today's episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, I will share a divine appointment I experienced in hopes to encourage you to keep your eyes, ears and heart open to the ones along your path.   Summary - Reflection and Application Keep eyes and eyes open to experience your next divine appointment, as the giver or the receiver. Meditate on this week’s scripture (below) Scripture of the Week ⁠ So do not...

Do you know what a divine appointment is? Have you ever experienced one? On today's episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, you will learn what a divine appointment is and how you can experience one.   Summary - Reflection and Application What is a divine appointment? Keep eyes and eyes open to experience them, as the giver or receiver. Meditate on this week’s scripture (below) Scripture of the Week ⁠...

So you know you have cancer, you’ve had all the scans, how do you choose the right doctor and treatment plan? I wondered the same thing. On today's episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, there are five tips to help you find your wisest path towards healing. Get yourself comfortable, listen and receive the love and wisdom God has for you today.   Summary - Reflection and Application Get multiple opinio...

Is the reality of having cancer consuming your mind? On today's episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, I will share three steps to help you shift to more productive thoughts so that you renew your mind and have more peace of mind. Get yourself comfortable, listen and receive the love and wisdom God has for you today.   Summary - Reflection and Application Acknowledge that you have cancer. State what y...

Do you find yourself on the internet searching? Searching for answers? Searching for the outcome? Searching, searching, searching?  If so I wholeheartedly understand, and you are completely normal. It was very natural for us to do this. We have entered an unknown and what to know what we can. Yet, on today's episode, I'm going to encourage you to close the computer. And instead open your thoughts...

Welcome to episode 45, aka episode two of the new season of Pause, Breathe, Pray, that will focus on bringing biblical encouragement, support, and hope to cancer patients and their family and friends.  I know firsthand the challenge of being diagnosed with cancer, and now I want to harness my story and use it to help others going through a parallel one.   On today’s episode, I will share one thing...

On today's episode, we are starting a new season of Pause, Breathe, Pray, that will focus on bringing biblical encouragement, support, and hope to cancer patients and their family and friends.  I know firsthand the challenge of being diagnosed with cancer, and now I want to harness my story and use it to help others going through a parallel one. On today's episode, I will share the one tool you ne...

Are you in a season where you feel heavy hearted? With Gavin’s 17th birthday last week and Kate’s graduation from High School and Matt heading to Middle School next year, time feel likes it’s flying by and my heart feel heavy about that at times. Can you relate? Listen in to this week's episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray™ to hear Two Joyful Messages + One Verse to Meditate On and Practice. Summary -...

Are you in a season where you need community? As a mom with my daughter going off to college, I know I will need others around me who get it. How about you? Tune in to this week's episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray™ to uncover 3 ways to connect with others and build community.   Summary - Reflection and Application Define the season you are in. Seek programs for people in similar seasons. Can’t find...

Are you overwhelmed with all there is to do this time of year? With three kids myself and all the end of the year activities, I get it. Tune in to this week's episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray™ to learn 2 Tools to Bring Calm and Clarity to the Chaos of the season.   Summary - Reflection and Application Define your priorities. Schedule for your priorities. Scripture of the Week ⁠ We can make our plan...

Do you want to grow more mindful and be more rooted in the present moment? If so, tune in to this week's episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray™ to learn 3 steps to being more mindful that you can start practicing today.   Summary - Reflection and Application Be where your feet are. Acknowledge your breath and every sense. Be Prayerful and Meditate on Psalm 46:10, "Be still and know that I am God"   Scri...

Do you ever struggle with what to wear? I do. Yet what if we chose to focus less on what we put on on the outside and focused more about what we put on within each day? Tune in to this week's episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray™ to learn from Colossians 3:12-14 about the seven things we need to 'put on' everyday.   Summary - Reflection and Application 1. Focus on the inside before the outside. 2. Take...