Burning in my Bosom

This seems to be my THEME for the week.

First, I actually have a burning feeling in my chest. Mostly when I lay down. I think it's all my cells trying to figure out what we just did to them and why all my breast tissue is gone. I'm not sure. But it's irritating. Sometimes at night it feels like someone is sitting on my "bosom" with a hot pad on their behind. Not a good kind of burning in bosom in the least. LOL It's not as bad when I am Ibuprofen-ed up and sitting but I'm hoping to get off all the pain meds this week. Pray that this kind of burning in my bosom is short-lived. ;)

Second, I got another Priesthood Blessing from Brett this week. He gave me one the same time he gave the kids their school blessings. I felt once again the peace and assurance and promise that God is part of this journey. I am so grateful to be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. I am grateful for a Hubby who is worthy to hold the Priesthood. Who can call down the power of heaven in our behalf  through this "little bump" in our road. A "burning in my bosom" (an internal testimony of the Holy Spirit) is a phrase I have heard from the time I was a little girl in the Church. But this week, it seems significant for some reason. Perhaps because of my THEME for the week (I have always felt like God speaks to me in themes anyways LOL;), but perhaps more because I have felt God's love so strongly in my life as of late. I have felt that "burning in my bosom" as we have prayed, made decisions, endured pain, and searched for understanding. I felt so strongly His love and strength as I came across this Mormon Message. I'd like to share it with you! Thanks to a loving Heavenly Father for being mindful of me this week.

I love Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin's advice. I know it applies to everything and everyone but I can't help but feel that God choose to have this video made just for me and my Cancer journey.
1. Learn to Laugh- Extend your life and make the lives of all those around you more enjoyable.
2. Seek for the Eternal- You may feel singled out... but learning to endure... are precisely the kinds of experiences that stretch our understanding, build our character and increase our compassion for others.
3. Principle of Compensation- The Lord compensates the faithful for every loss! (I wonder what He will do since I lost both my boobs? LOL)
4. Trust the Lord- The Lord Jesus Christ wants us to be happy!
We can endure hardships and trials, and learn to say, "Come what may, and love it!" Do your best and leave the rest to Him!

Forcing myself to "take it easy" this week, I have spent many, many, many hours reading the Hunger Game books. I just finished the second one, Catching Fire. Get it... BURNING in my Bosom? Catching FIRE? See a theme there? LOL Just thought that was funny.


I'm always good for a theme! LOL