In Her Shoes: Dancing in the Shadow of Cancer
Your story, plus my story, become our stories
Joanie Welcomes You!
I am delighted you dropped in for a visit. Get comfortable, settle in, grab a cup of tea. I hope that you will step through this Internet portal and find encouragement, support and helpful tips as you navigate the currents of cancer and chemotherapy.
Whether you are already engaged in a battle against cancer or struggling with a new diagnosis, maybe you will identify with my story and those of other women who have traveled along this path.
Perhaps you have stopped by in search of encouragement for a loved one. I welcome you as well.
May God bless and strengthen each one of you as you learn to dance in the shadow of cancer.
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Join the journey of courage and hope within the pages of In Her Shoes: Dancing in the Shadow of Cancer. Each story in this powerful book offers a glimpse into the lives of individuals facing similar challenges. Order your copy now and embrace the power of hope.
Learn more about Joanie Shawhan
Joanie Shawhan is an ovarian cancer survivor and a registered nurse. She writes encouraging articles for women undergoing chemotherapy.
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Jesus is risen! His followers rejoiced in his resurrection. We rejoice. Jesus is risen indeed. But before Resurrection Sunday, they suffered the anguish of Good Friday. The disciples mourned as they witnessed their beloved friend and teacher mocked, scourged, and crucified. Jesus’s death on the cross shattered their dreams. They didn’t understand resurrection was coming.… Read more: Resurrection is Coming - Remembering Snapshots of Christmas Past
At our family reunion, I shuffled through a stack of old Christmas photos. Each snapshot told a story—a precious memory captured in still life. As I looked at the photos, stared at our beaming faces and wondered if our delight mirrored the expectation and joy of that first Christmas morning. Memories of God’s faithfulness flooded my… Read more: Remembering Snapshots of Christmas Past