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Susan Sorensen experienced thyroid cancer at age 19 and breast cancer at 41. A speaker and author of books and Bible studies, she has also written for Christian Parenting Today and Children's Ministry magazines. She served two years as the National Coordinator of the National Day of Prayer during her five years on staff with Campus Crusade for Christ. Susan lives with her husband and children in Michigan. Laura Geist was diagnosed with breast cancer at 40. With a master's degree in journalism, she is a freelance writer who has written for many publications including Automotive News, The Chicago Tribune, and Atlanta Journal Constitution. Laura, who lives in Michigan with her husband and children, speaks to women's groups about finding joy amidst the pain of cancer.

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Praying Through CANCER

Thomas Nelson

Contents

Acknowledgments....................................................................xiWe're Praying Through with You.....................................................xiv1. Refined in the Fire, Kay Warren.................................................12. Centered on Christ, Susan Sorensen..............................................33. An Unwelcome Intruder, Lynn Eib.................................................54. Throw Yourself a Party, Missy Morrow and Ann Snuggs.............................75. A Way in the Wilderness, Melinda Merwin.........................................106. Let Go ... Let God! Laura Geist.................................................127. The "Big C" and the "Little c," Sister Sue Tracy................................148. Hands Wide Open, Linda Pewitt...................................................169. God's Love Language, Elizabeth Jane.............................................1810. Peace or Panic, Debbie Petersen................................................2011. All for His Glory, Kayleen Merry...............................................2212. Firmly Held, Melinda Merwin....................................................2413. A 100 Percent Guarantee, Lynn Eib..............................................2614. God's Mercies to Our Children, Pat Palau.......................................2915. A Warm Covering, Sue Stalzer...................................................3116. No Fear of Bad News, Susan Sorensen............................................3317. Seeing God in the Rainbows of Life, Susan Wilkinson............................3518. Death of a Dream, Trina Mavin..................................................3719. Suffering: God's Megaphone, Sherri Schut.......................................3920. Silent, Jan Parker.............................................................4121. He Is Able to Make My Way Perfect, Susan Sorensen..............................4322. Is Your Face Turned Toward Me? Barbara Johnson.................................4523. Safety in the Lion's Den, Katherine Powers.....................................4724. He Will Quiet You with His Love, Joyce Wright..................................4925. Fearfully and Wonderfully Made, Mary Beth Buhr.................................5126. Are You Sure, Lord? Sarah Eggerichs............................................5327. Climbing into God's Chariot, Susan Sorensen....................................5528. Crucified with Christ, Susan Sorensen..........................................5729. Be Still, Lynne Davis..........................................................5930. Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow, Laura Geist.........................................6131. Unmistakable, Joanne Arentson..................................................6332. Cancer Isn't Very Funny, Lynn Eib..............................................6533. My Chemo Buddy, Laura Geist....................................................6734. The Reservoir, Joanne Arentson.................................................6935. As the Shepherd Gathers His Lambs, Julie Kuntzman..............................7136. Beauty Shop Blues, Elizabeth Jane..............................................7437. When There's Nothing You Can Do, Kayleen Merry.................................7638. The Gift of Suffering, Elizabeth Jane..........................................7839. Carabiner of Hope, Laurann Patterson...........................................8040. My Sanctuary, Diane Lankford...................................................8241. A Win-Win Situation, Barbara Johnson...........................................8442. The Unwrapped Gift, Laura Geist................................................8643. Bolder as I've Gotten Balder, Kim Newlen.......................................8844. The Children's Prayers, Diane Willis...........................................9045. The Eternal Now, Marti Odle....................................................9246. Angel Wings, Kayleen Merry.....................................................9447. Sleep Deprived, Lois Olmstead..................................................9648. Do You Trust Me? Julie Kuntzman................................................9849. Grace in Time of Need, Sandra Burmeister.......................................10050. Giving Thanks Is Quite a Sacrifice! Sarah Eggerichs............................10251. In Sickness and in Health, Pat Palau...........................................10452. Joy in the Journey, Barbara Johnson............................................10653. Thirst Quencher, Laura Geist...................................................10854. A Lamp unto My Feet, Judy Anderson.............................................11055. Fixing My Thoughts on God, Amy Givler, MD......................................11256. Not "Why?" but "How?" Susan Sorensen...........................................11457. The Balm of Gilead, Joyce Van Dyk..............................................11658. Counting on His Faithfulness, Melinda Merwin...................................11859. The Woman in the Mirror, Pam Brown.............................................12060. A Very Special Birthday, Debbie Petersen.......................................12261. An Unexpected Gift, Sue Stalzer................................................12462. Closet Time, Laura Geist.......................................................12663. The Best Prescription of All, Susan Sorensen...................................12864. His Eye Is on the Sparrow, Connie Hastings.....................................13065. MRI: Mini Roll Insertion, Barbara Johnson......................................13266. A Hot Flash Is Not a News Bulletin, Lois Olmstead..............................13467. Prayer Is Not a Feeling, Pam Formsma...........................................13668. Disappointed Plans, Amy Givler, MD.............................................13869. The Whisper of God, Betty Jo Lewis.............................................14070. The Fruit of Suffering, Kay Luther.............................................14271. Surrendered, Pam Brown.........................................................14472. Forever Blooming, Donna Lewis..................................................14673. Deep Beauty, Laura Geist.......................................................14874. Humor Saved the Day! Eva Rice..................................................15075. Can I Exchange This Tent for Another? Susan Sorensen...........................15276. My Ebenezer, Elizabeth Jane....................................................15477. No Excuses, Joanne Arentson....................................................15678. God's Woman in God's Time, Laura Geist.........................................15879. Surprise Treasures, Ruth Ann Dusek.............................................16080. Strong Roots, Laurann Patterson................................................16281. Now Where Did I Put It? Lois Olmstead..........................................16482. Faith, Suffering, Endurance, Character, Hope! Nancy Tucker.....................16683. So Much More, Trina Mavin......................................................16884. When Faith Falters, Eva Rice...................................................17085. Unexpectedly Lonely, Barbara Johnson...........................................17286. A New Normal, Patti Nagle......................................................17487....