Tribulations

Dear Meagan,

So I am currently reading the last book of the Bible, Revelation, as I watch the recent sermons that our church did.  Being a relatively new Christian again, some of it seems to be over my head. There is a lot of symbolism in the book that is hard to follow.  There are a few things that I learned overall though that I think/hope will help you on your journey.

The first thing is that we ALL go through tribulation (hard times). The tribulations are different for everyone, but we all go through them.  One of your tribulations was your brain tumor and the recovery process following that. We are not measured by our tribulations but by how we come through them. Unfortunately, some people allow bitterness and perhaps depression to come over them. Depression is hard because there is a chemical and emotional component. Some do need the chemical component treated so they can work on dealing with the emotional. Just remember throughout your unique recovery that while the evil of the world is bringing you down, God wants you to be brought back up. When a negative thought about your recovery comes into your head, don't let it dwell there. Instead pray that God pulls you through this tribulation. Something that you need to remember is that God takes all bad things and turns them into GOOD. We may not be able to see the good when we are going through the struggles, but we will eventually.  So as you are going through the struggles (emotional, physical, whatever) of being a brain tumor survivor- don't let those troubles stay in your head. Instead pray and THANK God for the blessings in your life (for surviving the tumor, for clarity, and for your awesome sister hehe jk ;). Thank him and pray for positive thoughts and healing.

It's not your fault that sometimes you struggle with your recovery. But you do have the power to overcome it!  I can't wait to see you on Sunday to watch the Lions gammmmeee and grill out! Good times ahead :) You are amazing and beautiful and strong- I am in awe of you and thankful to God for bringing you through your tribulations.

Keep rockin, rock star :)

XOXO,

Brooke