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I Will Rise

April 25, 2013 by allisonbenotafraid

I’ve been running with Cancer to 5k, a program that trains cancer survivors for a 5k for free, for a little over a month now. And last night, as I ran with three “sherpas” (volunteers who either have had cancer or been touched by cancer) by my side, I felt strong. I had only run twenty minutes or so, and by no means quickly. Every three minutes I had taken a one-minute break to walk. But I had made it […]

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Categories: Cancer, Faith, Music, Parenting • Tags: Cancer, Cancer to 5k, Christianity, Family, Jesus, Lymphoma, Running

7 Quick Takes

January 11, 2013 by allisonbenotafraid

Hello all! I’m back to share some happenings in the McGinley world! 1. Jen at Conversion Diary has been having some serious health problems (pulmonary embolisms in her lungs) and is not only pregnant, but a busy mother of five children (not to mention an incredible writer.) Please join me in keeping her in your prayers in a special way during this time. 2. Speaking of Jen, Mike and I recently used her Saint’s Name Generator to select a “Saint […]

Categories: 7 Quick Takes, Cancer, Faith, Music, Parenting • Tags: 7 Quick Takes, Anniversary, Cancer, Family, Life, Motherhood, Prayer

Only Love (Thank You Video & Prayer Request)

January 9, 2012 by allisonbenotafraid

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! It has been quite a while since I last wrote, and I’ve had so many beautiful, blessed experiences over the past month! While I long to share many of them with all of you, it was just so important for me and my family to merely relax and enjoy one another over the holiday season. We had a beautiful time talking, singing, watching movies, and just being together-reflecting on the past year and it’s […]

Categories: Cancer, Faith, Music • Tags: Cancer, Christianity, Family, Friends, PET Scan

31 Days of Facing My Fears: Day 25 Saying No and Letting Go of the Guilt

October 26, 2011 by allisonbenotafraid

I have many loving family members and wonderful friends. I am so grateful for this. I love going from place to place to spend precious time with them. It is so good for my heart. However, it is not always so good for my mind or body. I am mentally and physically exhausted right now. It seems that pumping my body with toxic chemicals (toxic, yet life-saving, such a strange dichotomy) has taken a toll and left me with extreme […]

Categories: 31 Days of Facing My Fears, Cancer, Parenting, Relationships • Tags: Cancer, Christianity, Faith, Family, Life

Did You Know that Today is the Last Day of Lymphoma Awareness Month?

September 30, 2011 by allisonbenotafraid

It is! (As well as Leukemia awareness month.) Please take a moment to say a prayer for those fighting lymphoma and leukemia, as well as those who have died from these diseases. Also pray for the families of those affected by these diseases, and those who help treat and care for people with lymphoma and leukemia. And especially remember those who have been newly diagnosed, as those first few weeks are so emotionally difficult, on both the patient and their […]

Categories: Cancer, Faith • Tags: Blood Donation, Cancer, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Prayer

Choosing to Live in Hopefulness

August 24, 2011 by allisonbenotafraid

Often, when things seem to be going well, I start to worry. I let my mind wander and imagine every scenario that could be, including the scary, seemingly bad ones. Even before I was diagnosed with cancer, I used to have some sort of feeling that I might get cancer in my twenties. I don’t think I have a six sense; rather, as a worrier, I let myself imagine that the worst case scenario might happen. (And not only was […]

Categories: Cancer, Faith, Parenting • Tags: Baby, Cancer, Christianity, Hope, Life, Photography, Worry

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