On April 29th, 2014 my life changed. I was diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer. A friend who was a breast cancer survivor told me one day I would thank God for giving me this trial to live through. I understand what she meant, and I am thankful for the journey. I have learned so much about my faith and my friends and family who support me. And I will never ever give up my hope of beating this deadly disease. God will bring me through it...of that I am certain.
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My beautiful CRHP Sister! I adore you so much! We don’t see each other or talk often, But i know we love each other very much :))) May GOD bless you always!!!
That’s what makes us sisters in Christ….I love you Lina ….you are my angel.