There are plenty of extra burdens that come when you are diagnosed with cancer. There is the stress of surgery, the unknown results of treatment. The constant scheduling of different doctors for appointment after appointment, the medical bills, and trying to continue to be a wife, mother, daughter, friend, and coworker to the myriad of people in my life. As I got closer to the end of November, I felt the weight of each and every burden sitting on my shoulders. If I thought about it, I probably would have said I felt a little shorter. One or all of these things were on my mind constantly. I’m surprised I slept.
One day at the end of November, many of these burdens were lifted. I give God credit because they were out of my control. First, I called the insurance company and spoke to the most wonderful lady. She was very kind and explained everything to me in a way I could understand. She was patient with all my questions as she walked me through each insurance description and medical bill I had received in the mail. She was a true blessing. God led me right to her to help decrease my stress.
The second burden that was lifted happened when I called my mom. I had to officially tell her I wouldn’t be coming to my uncle’s funeral. I had waited to see if I would start feeling better to make it official. Her burden lifting statement: “I didn’t expect you to come.” She already knew I should have stayed home and so did my aunt. Oh, the relief!
I want to remember how valuable these simple acts are to relieving a person’s burden. You never know what they might be going through or struggling with. The simplest act of graciousness can make all the difference.
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