For years the pain of my losses kept me "paralyzed", captive - unable to deal with cancer at all. But in December of 1999, a special friend's diagnosis of cancer forced me back into the arena - to fight against this beast, and to walk with my friend through this uncertain valley.
In the process of fighting for my friend, I discovered there were many precious people out there, needing encouragement as they battled cancer. The Lord laid it on my heart to just be there . . . and care. I am not a professional, not a doctor, or a nurse, nor an oncologist - I am only one who has experienced the pain and sorrow cancer brings into one's life. And I have experienced the comfort and emotional healing of the Lord. And so I pass on that which I have received from Him. Most writings from Legacy come simply from my heart, as the Lord directs where there are needs. Many hours are spent in research to learn about various types of cancer and treatments, also the emotional and spiritual aspects of dealing / living with cancer. Also, I have been blessed to receive poetry and personal inspirational stories of living with cancer, that have touched my own heart and I feel will be meaningful to others, as well. The boundaries of my heart have been enlarged by the precious people I have come to know through Legacy. I will never be the same. No matter what life brings - we'll be friends always in eternity. You can click on Lynn's picture to learn more about those who inspired Legacy's birth. The graphics you see decorating the Legacy were first drawn through tears as I worked through the hurt and shock of losing my lovely friend, Sarah, to cancer. Each time I would complete a set, I would ship them off to Lynn 
believing my work
for the Legacy was completed.
Yet, as the days went by,
Lynn and I discovered we had much in common and our friendship
inevitably grew into a bond cemented in Christ. Many
nights we would work late into the night to finish a
section.
So often the Spirit would put concerns or
direction on our hearts at the same time.
We were never
surprised when we would literally read each other's minds.... or
perhaps the mind of Christ?
As the months passed by, I grew to have a true admiration for Lynn as she consistently and tirelessly ministered God's love to each person who came to the Legacy. I see in Lynn a loving servant's heart filled with the knowledge of God's word which gives her the wisdom to ameliorate the hurt caused by the enemy. I have been blessed to be a part of the conception and the foundation of this powerful site built to God's glory. Now I observe the prayer section functioning well. I see the friendly support offered Lynn as she determines to rebuild the site. God is moving me into the season of leaving my neighbor, The Legacy of Hope. Each morning I start my day in prayer as I click down the Legacy Prayer List before turning my full attention to my busy little bear business again. We are just a mouse click away. Ecclesiastes 3
 August 3, 2000. Page updated July 7, 2004.    |
