One of my favorite things about Odyssey is that the creators are allowed to talk about whatever we want to. Normally, I try to write something that is upbeat and not too personal. This week, I'm going to change it up. I'm gonna talk about something that has been on my mind a lot lately.
Last week I found out my grandpa has been diagnosed with cancer. I was actually driving with my family when I wrote this. I do not want to give out really any details because it's still sinking in, and I want to keep some privacy in the matter.
Like I said, this has been on my mind. Cancer is a very scary thing. My mother was actually diagnosed with breast cancer when I was 8 years old, and later passed away from the disease when I was 12. Sadly, I know this disease too well.
When people find out about this, they normally say they are sorry for me, and they are kind of in shock. I'm so used to this response because I get it a lot. The thing is, I don't and have not ever felt sorry for myself. I always respond to people, "She is in a better place." I truly believe this. People also wonder how I can be so positive about it. Well, she is in a better place even if it's not with me and my family: she is in NO pain, and I trust God.
I also believe that God would never give me anything that I could not handle with his guidance. Whenever I need a reminder of this, I look to the verse Philippians 4:13. I trust God's plan for my life, no matter what. I know that his plans are for good, and even in the toughest times of my life, I try to remember that. It's not the easiest thing to understand when you feel like life is so cruel.
I am thankful for all the memories I have with my mom and my grandpa. I know that I will cherish the future times I get to spend with my grandpa even more. Luckily, my school is actually closer to my grandparents than where I live now, so I can visit them often. In the next few months while I am adjusting to my new life at college and going through this journey with my family, I know God will be there every step of the way. There are so many positives in my life, even through the tough times. No matter what God has planned for my life, I know that he will always provide for me.
