The Light

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MINCHING SANVICTORES-OZAETA

Has anyone ever experienced the state of being “uncertain” in life?

One time, I woke up in the wee hour of the morning with a pitch-black sight …my eyes tried to wander around but could not see anything.  The darkness reminded me of Genesis 1:3, ‘Then God said,  “Let there be Light,” and there was light.’  My hand reached for the lamp button on the nightstand.  As the light illumined the room, it confirmed my whereabouts.

Flashback eight and a half years...

I was seated across my PCP (primary care physician) as she held my medical folder. My mind was fast to say, “O Lord silently, what will she say?”

My PCP is a straightforward doctor. As I looked at her, I heard the most dreadful statement no one would ever want to hear. She uttered that the findings show  “an aggressive breast cancer” and needed medical attention ASAP.

I felt my heartbeat momentarily stopped. I immediately mumbled the Lord’s prayer, that I might be strong as I will willingly accept this battle and the health challenges that may come with it.

An endless “why” dominated my mind…why did this have to happen three days before our sail date to the South Pacific Islands, yearlong planning with much-anticipated excitement to cruise with family and friends?…why did cancer cells suddenly emerge as all the past mammogram results were found negative?  My thoughts were like a toddler with the nonstop “whys” as I went through weeks of rigorous series of tests before surgery.

Less is More

As the surgeon’s appointment date was approaching, I asked the Lord for a decision and direction. Listening intently to the priest’s homily one Saturday morning, he said, “LESS is MORE”!  These three words struck me like a lightning bolt!  The message was the LIGHT, the answer to my dilemma of having breast reconstruction or not.

Yes! I firmly attest that having ‘less is having more’ of peace, joy, and abundant blessings from the good Lord.  Indeed, what an affirmation of God’s love and care!

With raised hands, I give praise, honor, and glory to God Almighty Father for all his magnificent creations. I give thanks for allowing me to see and appreciate the grandeur of things that surround me. I acknowledge that God is the true source of Light, the torch that illumines my daily path with raised hands.

How about you? How often would you remember to turn the LIGHT ON as you journey in life?

8 COMMENTS

  2. Thanks for sharing, Munching. I totally agree with you that LESS IS MORE… in more ways than one.

  5. That was illuminating! Now, I have a better picture of “Less is More”. Thank you for sharing Minching.

  6. Thank you Minching for sharing your inner feelings. Felt so sad that we wer not by your side during those days to hug you and pray with you. He is a awesome God. I will always remember LESS IS MORE. God continue to bless you and Marvene. Missing you a lot.

  7. So touching Minching. Glad you’re in tune with God.
    Sometimes the situation comes as an opportunity to strengthen your faith.

    God sees a much bigger picture than we do. He is moving in ways we can’t perceive at the moment.

    Lets continue to trust in God. And to open our eyes to see His hand in all things.

    Love you.❤️
    Betsy

  8. Thank you, Minching for sharing. We see “the Light” in different ways and the thing is the Lord is always behind it. Keep it strong. Love you, Minching. See you soon. Ime

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