The Power of Faith & a Positive Outlook - My Mom's Story!

This post is going to hit home in a very personal way...I was unsure if I should sit down and write this blog, but I am a believer in sharing our experiences, both ups and down because you NEVER know who it will bless.

This past Saturday while hosting our business event in Bozeman, Montana I got news that is hard to put into words. My parents came up for the day to hear Jane Porter speak as well as get a sneak peek into my business world.

I knew the second I saw my mom that everything wasn't right and her mind was a million miles away. After our normal hugs and hellos I asked her if she was okay. Of course to protect me, she said she was great. It wasn't until we were sitting down at the tables, that I turned and saw tears streaming down my mothers face...at that point I KNEW she was not okay.

I passed her a note forcing her to tell me and again doing what Mother's do best, trying to protect me she said "I will tell you later, I am good." I personally didn't care about me, I just NEEDED to know, then the bomb dropped when she passed me a note that simply said "I found a lump in my breast this morning."

It was like all the air in the room had been sucked out and words can't describe the numbness that I felt. The rest of the day all I could focus on was praying for my mom...nothing else mattered at that point.

We finished up the meeting... said our goodbyes and love yous. Mom said "I know this is not about me and I am having to go through this in order to bless someone else!"

I was shocked at just how positive Mom was seeing this and how she just knew GOD was in control and all was going to be good.

Monday she had a mammogram and ultra sound to determine what that lump was. They had to take more pictures than normal. They were having a hard time getting a good picture of the lump, at one point mom told the gal "If you are not able to find anything that is no problem, I know God has healed me." Of course the girl looked at mom as if she had 16 heads.

We waited, waited and waited for 2 days. Trust me that was the hardest thing I have ever had to go through. The NOT knowing has to be the worst. But, the doctor called yesterday and you know what  THEY DIDN'T FIND ANYTHING...both test came back normal with NO lump!

Whether you are a  believer or not,  this is an example of the what life can bring when you have faith, believe, speak and see a positive out come.


I usually don't share such personal post but for what ever reason I felt lead to share just how powerful having faith and believing in a positive outlook can be!

So the moral of this story is...LIVE LIFE to the fullest with Faith and a POSITIVE! Will life always be a bed of roses NO, but you will allow powerful things to come your way when you do.

When we go through life with a negative attitude always complaining, seeing the worst, it is like we put up a wall for the good to happen.

As I reflect on my moms crazy week...she could have so easily given up, thought the worst and started down a path of being depressed and negative...but instead she lifted her head, trusted in God and KNEW in her heart that all was GOOD! She made sweet lemonade our of one horrible sour lemon!

I am not sure about you, but she inspires me to make more lemonade! I Love you Mom!
Cheryl Hill

Jane Porter, Mom and Me