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able to feel it as well and proceeded to do the mammogram. I was asked to wait until the pictures were reviewed by the Dr. and they would let me know if any further pictures were needed. I sat comfortably knowing that everything was going to be fine and waiting for them to tell me I could leave. I waited for what felt like an hour and finally they called my name. I was asked to go back to meet with the Dr to discuss my results immediately. That had never happened before. It was at that point that I began to get nervous. It almost felt like my faith was leaking out of my feet as I was walking back to the Dr’s office. I walked in and she introduced herself. We discussed what she was seeing and the concern she had with the difference between this picture versus the mammogram from last. She asked if I was able to do an ultrasound immediately and it confirmed the suspicion. There was a small mass in my breast that was less than a centimeter and asked me to schedule a biopsy for the following week. While I was driving home, I kept praying and believing that everything was going to be fine. I only shared it with a few people that I was close to because there are times where people just don’t know what to say, nor do they know how to pray you through what you are experiencing. As the pastor of an amazing group of people, I wanted to be an example and chose not to tell them until I knew what I was facing. I didn’t want them to be fearful. I knew I had to continue to have faith and remain faithful as I went through my fiery trial, and we all have differing levels of faith (Romans 12:3). One thing about me is that I have a solid relationship with Jesus and when I face difficulties in life, I come to Him and honestly share my thoughts. He already knows what I’m thinking and feeling anyways, so I choose to be honest with Him. I flat out asked Him “What is going on Lord?” As much as I was trying to have faith in the fire, I knew there was something more going on. I WILL NEVER NOR FORS

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