Whats on my mind you ask?
This evening, I went grocery shopping with the children and as we traipsed lazily down the aisle, a young, tall, slim, beautiful lady passed me by with a young child.
The first thing that I saw was her hair that was shaved to the scalp and she wore the skin-cut with pride.
I tried not to stare, but I knew. My spirit grew disquietened.
In my heart, I knew that this lovely soul is battling for her life.
We walked past her and continued our shopping but my mind couldn’t focus.
After a while, I backtracked several aisles down to find her. I felt a bit nervous that she might not appreciate my disturbing her peace, but a little voice in my heart said Go! So I continued.
I approached tentatively and out-rightly told her that I noticed her shaved scalp and she confirmed that she has breast cancer.
My heart went out to this total stranger. I have witnessed first hand the heart-rending havoc that cancer wreaks on sufferers.
We talked for a while, it turned out she has a chemo/radiation session tomorrow and of course she is trying to live life as normal as possible especially for her young child.
By the end of our discussion, ironically, she ended up comforting me. We shared a blessing and a hug.
I admire her strength and really wish her well. I wish her miracles. 
I wish more Grace and strength to those who are suffering at this time.
May faith, peace and healing hands be your portion.
Kind regards.
© Jacqueline Oby-Ikocha
God bless you, Jacqueline.:0)
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Thank you Pam. I came out richer in spirit.
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So often when we reach out to others we are also blessed. Great post…very uplifting for my Sabbath Day of rest.
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Yes indeed. I came away from our encounter far richer in spirit. Thank you very much for visiting and your beautiful comments. Have a great week 🙂
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A kind word goes a long way, what’s the point of humanity, if we don’t reach out and connect to fellow humans.
It’s funny how just when you think life is showing you pepper, someone else is going through an even rougher and more peppery patch. Very heartwarming post, thank you for sharing.
Have a blessed week!
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My dear you got it right. A case of crying that you don’t have shoes, then you see the man with no legs. We are here to be each others support. Have a great week sis 🙂
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That’s very true! Sometimes being strong is all we’re left with.
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In the face of such adversity, there is no other choice.
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You are such a beautiful person
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Aww! I have no words to say about this lovely compliment, but thank you. It touches my heart deeply. Kind regards 🙂
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As you touch mine and many others lovely lady!! So many blessings to you :))
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I agree you don’t know how strong you are but sometimes there is no choice and so you just are!! Lovely post
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Thanks Mama. She really sounded strong and at peace. I felt happy about that 🙂
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yes that is good!
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🙂
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Sending blessings her way, and yours. xx
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Thanks Violet. She needs a whole lot of them 🙂
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May God be with her and blessings to you for reaching out.
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Thanks my dear. What can one do in the sight of others pain but be a blessing no matter how small. Have a great week 🙂
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Such beautiful words. There really are no words to express how lovely your sentiments are.
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Jack, I appreciate your beautiful words and your time. Bless you and do have a great week 🙂
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Truly, you have blessed her, and she also with you. A truly nice post. ☺
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Thank you for visiting and for those lovely words. She truly blessed me with her words. I appreciate. Kind regards
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Sometimes just a kind word is all a person needs. Thank you for reaching out to her. I’ll be praying for this unknown person.
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Thank you too for your heartfelt thoughts. God hears our prayers and none are strangers to him. Bless you and do have a good week ahead 🙂
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Very nice for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Would it be all right if I reblog your post one day while I’m out of town?
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Please do share with all pleasure. It’s an honour to me. Thank you very much and kind regards 🙂
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Once again you’ve managed to bring tears to my eye *darn you Jacqueline!!!*
Your compassion for others is so strong…it’s almost supernatural. I’m sure you made her day and she will not forget your kindness. I hope she is able to beat this disease, she probably has a long battle ahead of her.
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I really hope she beats it Tasha. She is a young lady and it was just sad. I am happy that she has such grace and sounds strong. Thank you so much for your touching comments. You made tears spring to my eyes.
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I’m sure she appreciated you talking to her, many people don’t know what to say so they say nothing, well done you!
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She really did. We were hugging, crying and whispered blessings on the aisles of a shopping center like two foolish women, but it felt good. Thanks sis 🙂
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Reblogged this on ladieswholunchreviews, etc. and commented:
My lovely virtual friend Jacqueline Oby-Ikocha graciously allowed me to share a very moving story that is so fitting for this month of October. Please check out her blog for more wonderful stories!
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You are a gem 🙂
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Well done, sis! It’s never easy – stepping out. So easy to walk by – not my business!! But a shared ‘blessing’ and a ‘hug’ with a stranger!! You’ve got to have made her day. 😇 Receive your angel wings!!😇
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Aww! You are a kind man, you. Thank you for those lovely lovely words. Kind regards 🙂
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