The Battle.
That’s me on the mountain top, arms raised, hands open in surrender. But it wasn’t always like that .
My name is Jamie.
On September 9, 2019, just months after her 40th birthday, my wife Angela was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive cancer - small bowel adenocarcinoma.
Between 2019 and 2022, she endured 7 surgeries, and countless rounds of chemotherapy and naturopathic treatments. We desperately prayed for healing. We begged God to intervene.
The Vision.
In January 2022, as Angela recovered from her final major surgery, I had a renewed awareness of how brief this earthly life is. Psalm 144:4 resounded strongly, as did a specific word - Brevity. Within the Bible, God provides numerous analogies of just how short our lives on this earth are.
Over a matter of months, and through prayer, I felt prompted toward the need for supportive, faith based community groups which would connect those impacted by cancer.
In early summer of 2022, Angela’s cancer suddenly progressed. In the midst of the struggle, we both continued to trust God. Our prayers for healing and miracles were not answered, and though I was ultimately left shattered, I held onto my faith.
After slowly processing and navigating what I describe to be a fog of grief, I felt ready to take small steps forward. I had a passion for supportive, faith based community groups for those impacted by cancer.
Brevity. This life is precious, it is short. Those impacted by cancer and their family members understand this all too well. Nobody should have to experience it alone, or without hope. There should be a safe place to express fear, doubt and hopelessness.
The Hope.
My heart is for those impacted by cancer, and the spiritual need that is so often unmentioned. I believe in the importance of establishing connection and support in the communities where we live and work. This is why I have chosen to step forward. I’m here to contribute and serve in a battle against the hopelessness, isolation, fear, and despair that cancer can bring.
Has cancer impacted you?
I invite you to join me in this battle and on this mission.
You have nothing to lose., and everything to gain.
- Jamie.
“Those who sow in tears shall reap with shouts of joy.”
“And so, Lord, where do I put my hope? My only hope is in you.”
