Our house burned down last night. Barely made it out alive. Homeless, possession-less. But we're all safe & together. Still richly blessed. IvoryHut via Twitter.
Early this morning, I heard that Michael Douglas has Stage 4 throat cancer. It had been announced a while back that he was battling cancer but not the stage 4 kind. Later on in the morning, I read IvoryHut's tweet and read the rest of her Story on her blog (http://ivoryhut.com/2010/09/in-an-instant/). A wonderful Story of possessions, both physical and family. Her Stage 4, came in an instant.
We all cringe when we hear a stage 4 diagnosis. It is the universal sign for the end is near and it is fatal. While we associate it with disease, imagine we each have had stage 4 Moments in our lives, and will again.. Sometimes we will get a warning shot and sometimes, not. I think of those even today who will have their own stage 4 moments. Some who will lose their battle with a disease, or a phone call that will change their lives forever. I think IvoryHut's perspective is even at stage 4, we have a choice. A choice to be grateful, a choice to keep going. In spite of the finality of a stage 4 moment, we can lift ourselves up for a glimpse of the Bigger Picture. That is my hope for Michael Douglas, IvoryHut, me and you...
