by Tammy Taylor
By now many of you know I was diagnosed with breast cancer a few years ago. (I just passed another survivorship anniversary!!) There were many frightening aspects of going through that diagnosis and recovery. But I was surprised to find many blessings along the way as well! As I was going through the surgeries I found myself feeling depressed about the things that made up the gentle rhythm of my life that were completely disrupted. Not only my health but my whole world was upside down!
Living & working on a cattle ranch means I certainty couldn’t do my ranching chores for awhile. And my strength was zapped so it was difficult to even do the simple things like cook and clean, and planting my beloved garden was out of the question. But a group of friends surprised me by showing up at my door early one Saturday and planting my garden for me. Tears of joy and appreciation streamed down my face as I was touched by their kind gesture. I truly felt the embrace of God Himself that day. D’ya hear that??? Felt the embrace of GOD. Now that’s a powerful feeling, my friends!
Ironically one of the people that showed up that morning recently had a very serious accident. Like me, he couldn’t imagine not planting his beloved garden. But like me he just can’t physically do it this year. He was there for me when I needed him in 2013 & he asked for nothing in return. He was just giving of himself, showing God’s love that day. He could have never known how much his gift meant to me but it meant a lot. Now I’ll make sure he feels that love as well. It’s time for me to reach out & pay it forward!

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