Five years ago, when I was pregnant with our first baby, my husband and I took advantage of a travel deal and embarked on one final trip together before becoming a family of three. The first of our two destinations was Paris, France. Despite a triple-digit heatwave, aching feet, a bulky belly, and being prohibited from eating unpasteurized cheeses, we had a great time exploring the City of Lights.
Cancer. The word that can bring fear, shock, panic, and thousands of scary questions into our minds. Thoughts we could never see coming or even begin to prepare for. Many of us have received the unwanted news of a cancer diagnosis, and with it, our lives have been turned upside down.
In Spring 2023, I went through a season where I wasn’t sleeping well, my thoughts spiraled out of control, and worst of all, I wasn’t trusting the Lord. I was confused about what was happening to me and where things had gone wrong.
I’ve lived in North Wilmington since I moved here from India eighteen years ago. I was warned not to drive into the city unless strictly necessary, and especially not N. Market Street. This was rightly so, as Wilmington has been dubbed the murder capital of the nation.
I’m aware of how very quickly I grow impatient with unanswered prayer requests. Much past a week or so, let alone a month or two, and I’m already tempted to wonder if God heard me and when, if ever, he will answer me.
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