My personal thoughts on this situation with Cancer
This is my testimony
Van Heder
I know Heavenly Father makes promises to his children. (For example). Abraham received promises through the Abrahamic Covenant that he would be a “father of many nations”. These promises would be realized through Isaac (Hebrews 11:17-19). So, when the Lord commanded Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac, Abraham was able to exercise perfect faith—knowing that because of the promises, God would raise Isaac from the dead, if it came to that (in order to fulfill the promises). President Henry B. Erying has said, “Perfect faith does not just know God can do something, but knows that he will”. Like Abraham, Heavenly Father has made promises to me. When I was diagnosed with Leukemia, Bishop Fivas and my Father-in-Law laid hands on my head and blessed me that I would overcome this illness and that it would be a means of bringing me closer to the Lord while preparing and qualifying me for greater service in the Lords kingdom. In my Patriarchal Blessing the Lord also promises me a long and productive life and that I will be able to accomplish all the goals that I seek to accomplish in righteousness. When the Lord says something, he means it! He always comes through. This I know to be true. I have promises that must yet be realized, goals that I have yet to accomplish—therefore, this cancer will pass. I am happy to stay the course and receive the tutoring that must come through this experience. The Lord is in charge. I believe that if I am living my life right, no matter what happens—good or bad, pleasant or unpleasant, disastrous or otherwise, it is right. It is the Lord’s will. There are no coincidences. In Gethsemane the Savior said “Father, Thy will be done”. He meant it. No matter the incomprehensible agonies that would follow. At this time in my life I can honestly say that those words are mine as well. I want what the Lord wants—no matter how unpleasant the outcome. He knows best. This will all work to my good. The night before I was diagnosed with this cancer, I was on my knees asking Heavenly Father for greater faith. This whole experience is just another testament to me of our Fathers love for his children. He is willing to answer our prayers if we are willing to receive the answers. This is my testimony.
