Anyone who has lived with cancer will know the emotional roller coaster it takes one on. It leads you and your loved ones on a journey with physical and emotional challenges. It can be a lonely and confusing path. The future prospects of living life battling an illness can be devastating and overwhelming.

I have been on both sides of the fence: first, as a caregiver to my late husband for four years and latterly, as a cancer survivor of stage three melanoma. My family and I sought and found support in God and the Christian community. By placing my hope in Jesus, God’s peace has given me the emotional stability to raise my two sons single-handedly for 10 years.

Having been a care giver and a cancer survivor I naturally have an understanding of the illness as well as empathy and compassion required to communicate with attendants on the course. I have learnt much about emotional and spiritual growth alongside vital and practical issues such as good nutrition, a healthy lifestyle, stress management and the power of the Word, prayer and forgiveness.

I have been a Christian since 2004 and I have held leadership roles in various ministries. I have a degree in psychology, I love people and I am passionate about my faith!

God gave me the vision for “Anchor for cancer “in 2015 and so this course has been a few years in the making! I have received much from God to confirm His calling on my life.

The foundational scripture for “Anchor for cancer” is Hebrews 6 v 19 “This hope we have as an anchor for the soul, both sure and steadfast”

Jesus is our living Hope and in Him we receive love, healing and restoration. On this course I believe I along with other cancer survivors have been called to share our stories of healing with you to encourage you to conquer the challenges of your journey to wellness.

The Word tells us in Proverbs 15 v 30

“Light in a messenger’s eyes brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones”

My own cancer journey was filled with God’s peace and I believe I can share a positive life experience with others to encourage and support them.

“I sought the Lord and He answered me, He delivered me from all my fears” Psalm 34 v 4