Are you still holding my hand? Do you have your walking shoes on? I hope so! Let’s go.
This part of my journey is an awesome one. It’s about Christmas cheer. One thing I love about Christmas is all the magic and miracles it holds! Everyone is in a festive mood. Everyone is happy. Everyone has something to believe in, a sense of renewed hope. And these are the feelings that come to mind when I think about the birth of the baby Jesus. Especially with this ill health, I know I anticipate his coming because he will renew my faith from the inside out like no other. And faith right now is what I need. Faith in God’s healing; faith in good health; faith in my doctors; faith that I shall overcome. And believe me, I will. It is already done. This is just ‘the process’, as we say.
The Breast Center where I got my biopsy done has an amazing group of women, men, nurses, and providers. I mean spectacular! They are so awesome, and I know God put them in my life to help me for a reason. I’m not superstitious, but there is nothing that God sees as a surprise! I am exactly where I am supposed to be. From my health to my medical team, to all the wonderful people I have encountered on my breast cancer journey, not one thing was orchestrated without his divine permission.
So let me tell you what happened. I know we are already in the New Year. By the way, Happy New Year 2020! We made it! (Thanks be to God!). Now back to my story. On this glorious morning, a week or so before Christmas, I was called by the wonderful nurse at the Center. Her name is Shannon. (By the way, if you’re reading this: Hi, Shannon!!!) Anyway, she calls me up and immediately, I start to have anxiety because, in the past, calls from this office have left me with some pretty bad news. Remember when I got the call about my diagnosis? Yup! You guessed it. It was from this number. Remember when I got asked to come in for a second biopsy? Right again! Same number. Remember when I was told there was some unusual activity in my lymph nodes, even though I was later cleared? Yup! Right on the money. Same number. With that said, can you honestly blame me?
I look at my caller i.d. and reluctantly answer.
Well, nothing prepared me for what she said. Remember in an earlier post when they said they wanted me to be part of their medical family? Well, they weren’t kidding. These people can keep their word! And honestly, in a world where people have lost faith in others, it’s refreshing to have people you can actually count on. The thing is, why was Shannon asking me what I wanted for Christmas? I mean, she didn’t have to. I almost felt bad even trying to think of something to say. As a matter of fact, I was a bit shy. “You know, you don’t have to.” “It’s ok Rosie, I want to.” Then, as if that wasn’t enough, she went ahead to ask, ” And what would your son like from Santa?” For a split second, I was like… “WHAT?!” These wonderful people want to gift both my son and I??? I remember her words so well. I mean, how could I forget them?
“We just want you to have some Christmas cheer. You’ve been through a lot Rosie. And you’ve never once been negative. You’ve shown a lot of resilience and it would be our honor to do something nice for you and your son this Christmas.”
I got quiet. I looked down at my phone as if the person on the other line must have dialed the wrong number.
I was in disbelief.
After several questions about my son’s size, age, and likes and dislikes, toy cars or toy trucks, blue or black, etc, etc, I thanked Shannon and got off the phone. I got another call from her, some days later, to come into the office because they wanted to see. They never told me why. They only said they had to see me in person.
So here I am in the car with my cousin driving on our way to the breast center.
After I arrive, everything seems so mysterious! I am taken through this back door and down this hallway into this conference room with another room. In the hallway, I see all these beautiful nurses in their pink scrubs looking at me, and my cousin and I are like, “what is going on?” Then I peek inside the room, and on a large oval wood table are a bunch of gifts, all beautifully wrapped with bows, trimmings and the whole nine. Then I realized what was happening. I figured they had called me in to come and pick out one gift from the table for my son, and one for myself.
I was horribly wrong.
“Rosie this is for you!” All I said as I peered at the table was, “Aww… thank you. But how will I know what I’m getting? Everything is all gift-wrapped. I’d hate to mess up all your beautiful work trying to figure out what to pick.”
“Well, that’s ok Rosie, because the entire table is for you! Well, you and your son, Ian.”
My good people, if I tell you that I fell on the floor crying, you will think I am exaggerating! The table had a lot of gifts on it, and I couldn’t believe it was all for my son and I. Don’t believe me? See for yourself.
Now what you are seeing are just the gift bags containing the tons of gifts that were inside for Ian and me.
I couldn’t believe it. I fell to the floor crying… tears of joy, that is.
After that, I cleaned my eyes and turned around to pour my heart out to them.
As we were all talking, I turned around and looked at Shannon, and thanked her from the bottom of my heart.
Wow! I’ve made a new friend. I had never known her before my treatment started. Our paths only crossed the first time I walked in that building trying to get a biopsy. How was this even possible? I do not question Him, but God, why are you so good to me? Who are these amazing people you have placed in my life? See the video below to see what went down when I walked into the room.
There was not a dry eye in sight.
I mean, you guys have no idea, the things that were in those gift bags! I can’t even begin to tell you, and I probably won’t lol!Β And even though it’s the thought that counts, I couldn’t even understand why I was the one who was found to be so deserving of this Christmas miracle!
After I got home, I had to do a short video. I wanted to remember how I felt that day. I was still in so much shock.
After that, I took a picture of the African bracelet and the headband with the “rose”. I wanted to show them off.
My heart was filled with so much gratitude. Thank you for these special gifts, Lynne!
Then it was time to tell my son. Before I called him, I took out my own gifts and then spread his on the bed so that he would see them clearly. By the way, the gifts on the bed are only those for Ian. They do not even include mine. He was ecstatic! You should have seen just how tremendously happy he was! I didn’t know what to say.
My dear medical family at the Breast Center,
You are not my medical family anymore. You are my family. I am so grateful to all of you! What a blessing you all have been to me. I hope God continues to bless you all and protect you not only as healthcare providers and the difference you make in people’s lives every day but as individuals with spouses, children, and families of your own. I pray God continues to replenish you, and that prosperity and good fortune remain yours. I will definitely be paying the selfless acts of kindness forward. Thank you for holding my hand and walking with me on my breast cancer journey! Thank you, Freda, for all your leadership as the Director of this facility that brings so much healing and wholeness to people, and thank you, Shannon, for pulling it all together! Thank you, my family, at the Breast Center!
By the way guys, this is Shannon π
More power to Pink!
Merry Christmas Y’all
Love and light and keeping up the fight,
Mabih β₯
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This is beautiful Mabih! Thank you for sharing!
Thanks Len!π
Thanks for sharing your story Ngumabs. Godβs not through with you yetβ£οΈ
He sure isn’t!
Thanks for sharing Mabih. Incredible and yes there is a lot of good out there and you look absolutely beautiful. You are a fighter and always will be since the 2 years I have known you back in high school dear. Keep on fighting. This is only a speed bump and you are already healed for there is a God who does not forsake his children. He is definitely watching over you and your son. You have many many more years of enjoy and live. Continue to keep your faith in God.
Yes Afa, God will not forsake.
Mabih we love you. Praying for you. ..I cant type beyond these tears. BUT WE LOVE you.
No tears my dear. I am smiling, and so should you! Love you too!
Mabih, awesome story!!!
God is great all the time, and all the time, God is great. You are a sunshine at all times,
and a blessing to all that come your way.
Thanks to your med. Family ππππππ
Thank you for being my ‘professional coach’ aunty Mary! God bless you always for everything!
Lots of love always sunshine! β€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈπππβ€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈπππππππ
Many are standing by you and together, the desired outcome will be achieved ππππππππππππ
Just keep smiling πππ
Thanks for the beautiful write up Ngubot. Yes, I would keep saying it. I am still rooting for the novels you are yet to write and wouldn’t stop bugging you until u take me serious. Happy New Year my dear.
Thank you, Sheila. I’m writing my dear! I’m writing! lol
Hi Mabih……keep up the faith…..
Keeping it Amarachi! Thank you.
Mabih,
I feel encouraged by your strength, easy spirit and very positive approach to it. I WILL FIGHT WITH YOU ON MY KNEES and walk with you in pink. IT IS WELLπ
Thank you, Evelyne! Prayers up, blessings down!
Baby Struts, you’ve got this. I know and I know you know that Gods got you.
Keep fighting with this joie de vivre.
Love and prayers
Mummy Struts! This Baforchu warrior is fighting!
Merry Christmas and Happy 2020!
You look absolutely beautiful! Your kind eyes and vibrant smile are as stunning as ever! Sounds like you landed at a wonderful place with amazing people- weβre praying for you and thinking of you all the time! Xoxo
Dear Janeva, Happy 2020! We made it! Yes, I’m so happy. God placed some great people in my life!!! Including you. Thank you for stopping by and dropping a word. Thank you for the prayers! Thank you for being an awesome sister. Keep the prayers going!
Beautiful Ngubod! You are such a talented writer! β€π₯°
thank you Emy!
Happy New Year Mabih. I’ll like to say a small prayer.
Abba Father, I would like to thank You for the gift of Your daughter, Mabih. Thank You for healing for I know, You have already restored her health. You word says that at the mention of the name of Your Son, Jesus, every knee shall bow. I speak to every cancer cell in Mabih’s breast, body to leave right now in the Mighty name of Jesus. Cancer is not part of the Divine exchange. Devil, take your hands off Mabih. She has been paid for by Jesus’ blood; and it was a very costly price! I command you to loose your hold on her body right now in Jesus’ name.
I give You Glory Abba for Victory is already hers. Alleluia. Let the redeemed of the Lord say so.
Mabih, you are healed. Your positive attitude of Faith is the right way to go. Rejoice now. Rejoice even when the pain gets intense. Remember, it’s the trick of the enemy, trying to make you give up. Get angry and stand in Your blood Bought authority. For the same Power that raised Christ from the dead, lives inside of You; If you only believe…
I know this prayer was Holy Spirit inspired. I am just a vessel. I will continue to speak restoration over you.
Blessings!
Mimmie, Victory is mine in the mighty name of Jesus! Such a beautiful prayer! May restoration be ours!!! Good health is of God!β€
Amazing Grace. I love you so much sis.
How sweet the sound. Love you more bro!
That saved a wretch. You don’t know how amazing you are. Happy New Year and Decade Sis.
Amazing grace! Thank you bruh!
Hi Man oh! Happy New year 2020. Thanks for sharing ur story dear! So touching ! U r one strong woman sweetie. Said a prayer 4 u yesterday when I started reading. Sending hugs ur way. U have already overcome that cancer of a beast in Jesus name! God is still and will always be seated on the throne!πππππ
Hi Mabih ! Happy New year 2020. Thanks for sharing ur story dear! So touching ! U r one strong woman sweetie. Said a prayer 4 u yesterday when I started reading. Sending hugs ur way. U have already overcome that cancer of a beast in Jesus name! God is still and will always be seated on the throne!ππππ
Hi Evelyn, thanks for the hugs… I feel them all the way over here! I will overcome it!
Hey Mabih, thank you for sharing you are such an inspiration. May God continue to give you all the strength you need. You’ve got thisπͺπͺβ€οΈπ
Thank you, Dorothy (In my Wizard of Oz voice) Lol! Indeed, I’ve got it!
Hi Mabih,
Keep those smiles and victory will be your portion. God will see you through.
Take care
MARYSIA
Hello Marysia! So nice to see you! It’s been so long. Thank you for reaching out. Victory is OUR portion IJN!
Hi mabih,
Long time it’s Marvin Munzu. Just watched you video and your site is so inspirational. You look as cute as you were when we were kids and very blessed. You are an angel and inspiring alot of people right now. I guess the true value in life is how much of a difference we make to others lives and you are doing that right now to me and I’m miles miles and miles away in the UK. Keep that bright smile, stay humble , grateful and I know all will be well. Greetings by the way from my mum , 3 little Δ£irls and son … hopefully we’ll meet soon when we visit the u.sa. but till then keep the faith and keep that light shinning.
Love
Marvin
Hello Marvin, thank you for your kind message. I hope I am able to bless someone, anyone, out there. My love to Aunty Julie (and Uncle Simon as well) and congrats to you and your wife on your recent addition. Thank you immensely for the prayers. With God on our side, who can be against us? Until your next visit to the U.S. when I can meet your beautiful family, (or vice versa to the U.K.), stay blessed and Godspeed!
Abu! I’ve only just come across your post. So proud of your bossness. You know how much we love you.
I wish you & Ian a very Happy New Year.
You know I am already planning another za’ah programme to celebrate your victory πππ
Abu Ngum, my name, you know we are warriors and therefore fortitude is the name of the game. lol. (I di wait that za’ah programme). You are General Organizer by the way.
Mabih the brilliant graffi pikin,
I lapped up every word with wrapt attention, admirable of your resolve to take control of the narration of your story and the eloquence with which you tell it. Through it all I have been on a rollercoaster ride of many tense emotions. You are indeed not alone, and your tale bears testament with plenty evidence to the continued presence of the mighty Hand of God. You are in my thoughts and prayers….wow what a valiant trooper you are… through it all; the questions without acceptable answers, the daunting days, challenges, the fears, the pain, the hope, faith, blessings and all the sometimes confusing cocktail of emotions on your journey, may you come out stronger and a better version of your brilliant self…and may we learn from you. Your authenticity and vulnerability and smile through this bless us all. Life can be so unpredictably and delicately fragile.
Big bear hugs,
Hilary
Hilary! It’s been so long!!! Thank you for your kind message. I am glad you are walking beside me. Life is indeed fragile. I am trying not to take it for granted. Thank you for all the concern. Talk to you soon hopefully! π
You are an inspiration my dear.Thanks for sharingπ
Mabih, You are God’s child and he has already started your healing and will finish it. Testimony is on the way. Keep faith and hope alive . Will keep praying for you. You can do this through christ who gives you strength.
Hello Ndix, I really appreciate the support. Indeed, we can do all things! Healing has already begun. Testimony is coming!
Dear Mabih,
You are an inspiration and have always been one. Your heart will take you where you desire. The joy of the Lord is your strength. You have overcome my darling π
Blessings
Emeldine
Lum-Choh!!! π
Miss you. It’s been too long. We have to catch up soon. Yes, the Lord is my strength and my stronghold. I have nothing to fear!
Hello Mabih, I never knew you before stumbling on your ‘pink journey’ but I can tell you I have been hooked. and it feels like we are in this together.
Thank you for letting me in. It has indeed been very inspirational and I lack words to describe what you are made of..
I see healing written all over; through your medical family and medicine,, through your faithful friends and family, your cheerful heart and above all, through God’s words and commands, and his promises (Malachi 4:2). Continue to keep that soul of yours in good health and everything else will come through..
Will be praying for you as I stay tuned for the better days ahead.
Dear May,
It is such a pleasure to meet you! I am glad you ‘stumbled’ on my pink journey but even more ecstatic you decided to stick around! It’s going to be a bit of a bumpy ride but we are in good company so that’s ok. π Do stay tuned as I will be sending updates your way, and in the meantime, thank you for taking a moment to reach out to me and to offer some words of encouragement. I appreciate the prayers. π
Mabih dear! I just got this via Sandy’s post.
Had no idea. I read most of your posts and have been crying and laughing with you in the videos.
You are such a brave lady.
I am so so sorry you are going through this but with our prayers you are going to win this fight.
I will like to get in touch and need you contact if you can inbox me.
Love you and my family and I have you in our prayers.
Stay brave!!!!!
We got you.
Love
Anthonia
Dear Antho, I have missed you! I hope you are doing well. At least better than I am π lol. With your prayers and God’s permission, I will be ok. Thank you for always being my sister. My love to Renate and to your wonderful family. Love you big sis, Mabih
Our God is stronger. You are healed in God’s name.
Our God is stronger. You are healed in Godβs name.
AMEN!!! Thank you Rose Mary!