As a few of you know my son had testicular cancer at the age of 23. The doctor was very slow to diagnose, and much needed treatment was delayed. Finally, we decided to send him to another doctor and thankfully he was diagnosed. Finding out a loved one has cancer is always a hard thing. Finding out it is one of your kids is worse. There were worries that it could have spread to lymph nodes because of this delay in knowing what was wrong. He lost one ######## and thankfully it did not spread. The chances of him being able to have children became very low.
Fast forward to now 3 1/2 years later. Still cancer free, but is anyone ever free of it or the worries? This Saturday I will get to see my son get married. I also get to do the ceremony. On top of that blessing, my son and his fiancé decided they would try to get pregnant. Knowing it would probably be a long journey they started to try. I am happy to announce that they are expecting. No shotguns needed.
All of that to say, God is good and even when life seems desperate and broken, life and hope blooms again. This week I have been shocked by two people that I have worked with, one current and one from my past that have taken their own lives. People who never seemed depressed or upset. Don't give up hope and check on your loved ones and friends.