Funny how quickly things can change. September 22, 2015 I was sitting on my couch finishing up my bible study for my Wednesday morning class.

A knock on the door once again changed our lives forever.

My sister-in-law was at my door. I was not expecting to see her and by the look on her face I knew the news was not good. I just did not have any idea what she was about to tell me.

Although she did not tell me that my husband had cancer, she sat next to me gently on the couch and said “It’s not good.” I got up numbly and started packing a bag for my husband and for me. He was in a hospital 45 minutes away and I had no idea what that really meant at that time.

We left the house and drove to the hospital. When we got there, I was immediately surprised at how calm he was. I think this is what scared me the most. My husband does not like hospitals. And he certainly does not like doctors or being a patient. So the simple fact that he was not arguing with anyone and was calmly relating the story of how he got there, I knew it was serious.

On the drive, I began rallying my prayer warriors. I didn’t have much information to share at the time, but they didn’t need it. The rally call went out. If you don’t have a group of people who you can call upon in a time of need, I strongly suggest you find at least one to start with.

I was encompassed in love just hours after I sent out the first message. Several people came to the hospital before we even met the first doctor. A group of people who will drop whatever they are doing and run to your side in an emergency is Priceless.

Today’s verse is Psalm 46:1

God is our refuge and strength, an ever present help in trouble.