Neoplasia

A proliferation of abnormality.

Definitely a word that best describes alot of events going on within my life as of now. Mind you, this doesn't include school at all. In fact, my academic life is normal & actually amazing. I'm enjoying all the medical information I'm learning & I absolutely love it. My education has always been kept out of harm's way (knock on wood).

Outside of school is a different story. I feel that God is definitely giving me obstacles to overcome & to endure. Not that He hasn't before, but it's different when almost all these obstacles include members of my family. People who know me understand that my family is my life.

One relative already passed from colorectal cancer. Soon enough I find out that another extremely close relative of mine was diagnosed with type II diabetes mellitus, has emphysema, & has a potential for lung cancer...all of which adds on to his already extremely difficult situation that he is facing as we speak. On top of that, several other members have also discovered that they themselves have acquired certain diseases. This is definitely a challenging time.

Absorbing all of this is very tough. Especially since I myself am kicking my glutes in maintaing my successes in school & in taking care of my own health, since I work out practically everyday & am the healthiest I've ever been in my entire life. How am I supposed to do all of this plus worry about my family's situations?

I'm hanging in there. I'm praying hard.

God works in mysterious ways & despite all of this, I have grown closer to Him & trust that He will eventually lift us up from this rock bottom. Sometimes I may not quite understand His reasons, but I never lose my faith, my hope, & my love for my God.

Let's hope everything will be at peace soon.

'Til next time.

Deuces.