Sweet friends, do you realize there is POWER in forgiveness? When we make a choice to extend forgiveness to the one who has wronged us, the prisoner we release is our self. Yet forgiving someone can be extremely hard to do at times and easier said than done. That being said, Christians are commanded to forgive. So What does the…
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God’s Got This and It’s Going to be Ok
We can trust God in ANY circumstance and trials of life we encounter with the assurance in three words…GOD’S GOT THIS. As Christians, we know it’s going to be OK as long as we keep our eyes fixed on Jesus Christ. I chose a feature photo of a woman that embodies peace and surrender because this is what I feel…
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14 Tips for Providing Emotional Support to Cancer Patients
Providing emotional support to cancer patients as an oncology phlebotomist is one of the biggest rewards of my life. That being said what can be more challenging is knowing the ways to provide them the support and love they need at a particular stage they may be in. That’s where it can be tricky because in all honesty even though I’ve worked…
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Replace Fear Caused by Abuse with God’s Peace
Fear caused by Abuse in a relationship can leave you with destructive feelings that seem like they won’t ever go away at times no matter how long you’ve been out of the situation. To begin with, it can leave you with emotions such as persistent panic, unrelenting dread, tenacious terror, tremors that can shake your entire being, and feelings of…
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7 Ways of Coping with Loss in Oncology
I have worked as a Phlebotomist at an Oncology Office for over four years now. Any job you have has its share of struggles, stress, and expectations but nothing compares to watching a patient suffer then coping with loss afterward. Throughout the Chemotherapy process, you witness the changes it does to their body and spirit. However, the heaviness of the…
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