BLESSED BY ASSOCIATION

Dear Tawina

We overcome by the blood of the Lamb and the word of our testimony… In June of 2016 I visited my new primary care physician as I was fairly new to DFW and was seeking my new team of healthcare providers. She advised me to get a mammogram scheduled because I told her I had gotten off schedule due to relocating and procrastination sadly. Shortly after that visit I had a new salon client come in and we began discussing health and typical women’s issues. I mentioned to her that I needed to schedule my mammogram and she agreed. The next week she came in and she followed up “Did you schedule your mammogram?” I replied “no, but I was going to.”The following week she came back in and she followed up again. “Did you schedule your mammogram?” I hadn’t done it. I was a bit embarrassed and confused why this new client was so concerned and persistent in ensuring I made this appointment. I assured her I would. Then I saw her name on my book again. My first thought was let me get this mammogram scheduled so that when she asked I could truthfully reply yes I had scheduled it. Sure enough she came in and she asked and I proudly answered , “yes”. I didn’t think anymore about our interactions until after my mammogram I was diagnosed with stage one breast cancer. When my doctor stated we caught it early so that was good. My mind went to the fact that if not for my client’s persistent concern and kindness I would have probably procrastinated even longer. She was the first client I shared the diagnosis with. I asked her why was she so concerned and persistent in her follow up with me getting my mammogram? She shared that her sister was in the battle. I told her she would always be a part of my testimony. And so many times when I share my testimony, which is every opportunity the Lord gives, a woman is reminded that they too need to get their mammogram. The kindness and persistence of my client to me has blessed countless other women with peace of mind or early detection. Although she lost her sister I believe she has saved many lives through me sharing how her kind persistence saved my life. My prayer is that women who read this testimony take care of your health. I’m cancer free coming up on 9 years! We are overcomers!!! Thank you Lord!

Rhoda Gibbs

A testimony indeed!Sometimes our blessing can come from an association with a kind stranger with no reference or connection to someone you know or knew! Thank you Rhoda for sharing your kindness story!

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