Our founder, Pastor Dr. Carolyn Lewis, shares her own breast cancer journey below. If you’re battling breast cancer, or a survivor and would like to connect please let us know. We would love to speak with you.
Let me start by saying that no matter how bad things may seem, God is always working things out. Some call that optimism, I call it faith and at the tender age of 36 my faith was put to the test. There I was, nursing my one-year old daughter, when I realized that there was a lump in my breast. At first, I thought that it must be the milk. I waited a week or so, certain that the lump would dissolve but when it didn’t I took precautionary measures and I made an appointment with my physician. I was sent for an ultrasound and mammogram. The doctor came in the room with a nurse and said, “Mrs. Lewis your ultrasound looks suspicious for Cancer”. The nurse put her arm around me and asked, “Are you ok?” I said, “Yes, God is in control”. They both looked at me like I was crazy. I guess that’s not the most common reaction, but I know the God that I serve. Moments later I was taken in another room for a biopsy. I must admit, waiting days for the results was a little stressful. I think it was the concern of my family or maybe it was the constant phone calls and reassurances that “everything’s going to be fine”.
The moment that changed my life: October 28, 2008. I was in the shopping center at Winn Dixie and my phone rang. When I answered it, it was the doctor calling from Memorial West. She said “Mrs. Lewis”, I said, “yes”, “the test came back conclusive it is breast cancer”. I said to her, “Everything is in God hands”. She replied, “Mrs. Lewis you are in our prayers”. After hanging up my phone I looked up with tears in my eyes and faith in my heart and said, “God you said in everything give thanks and though I’m afflicted I give you praise. This battle is not mine, praise God”. I put my phone in my purse and continued shopping.
“I walked into the cancer center for treatment not knowing what to expect, but I held tightly to my faith, believing with all my heart that God is still the God of miracles. Even when I couldn’t see the way forward, I chose to trust His plan and His power.”
“Looking back over my journey, sixteen years later, I’m overwhelmed with gratitude. What once began with fear and uncertainty has become a testimony of Your grace, mercy, and power. You kept me, healed me, and sustained me. All I can say now is: my God is faithful.”
Let us walk along side you on your journey. We’re here for you!
