Jeana’s 20-Year Cancer Anniversary
January 15 marks the 20th anniversary of the day we discovered Jeana had cancer. It was an early Monday morning in 1990. We suspected nothing more than a biopsy and a return home. I determined I would take her that morning. I was in the waiting room, not a soul there, when I was summoned to talk with the doctor. He proceeded to tell me she had breast cancer. Jeana was 35 years of age.
We were stunned to say the least. Within minutes our lives changed. She proceeded to have surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy. With trips to Houston’s M.D. Anderson Hospital, we sought further medical help. In Jeana’s book, The Uninvited Guest, you can read the story and be encouraged greatly.
On this January 15th, we celebrate life! Miraculously by God’s grace and power, she is healed. Yes, we have had a few scary and concerned moments through the years, but every time, God has prevailed in every way. So many do not have her story. Their stories ended sadly. Yet, due to God’s will and purpose, Jeana has been sustained.
Today, I just want to say I am grateful to God for Jeana and for this miracle. She has walked in a sterling manner, living life with hair to no hair to hair again. She has gone from having the confidence of life to the uncertainty of life to the confidence of life again. She has given herself away to so many people with cancer through the years, loving them, encouraging them, and praying for them. She is the best! I love you, Jeana. You have handled it all so well through the years.
Therefore, to Jeana, my love, “Happy 20 Years,” where we have come from despair on that January 15 to this January 15 blessed! We still enjoy living life together. God has answered our prayer for your healing.
Be encouraged, our God reigns and He heals!
Praise God from whom all blessings flow! I think you were still the pastor at FBC Palacios
This is a wonderful story and such a blessing to see that Jeana is cancer free.
I have read Jeana’s book and it was such an encouragement to read about her walk as she suffered with this terrible disease. My wife Phyllis is in a battle with cancer now. Thanks so much for all the prayers & support from My church family at FBC
I had read Jeana page on her battle with cancer in SBC Life,then I read her book that she had give to Sherlyn White,Greg& Paige’s MOM.
It was a blessing to me,I don’t know why God chose to call Sherlyn home,but I know He does.
Now my younger sister Pat Tubbs,will start her treatments soon,she had had her surgery.Keep her in your prayers!
Thank-You both for shearing you Life with so many on the internet.
Linda Outler
Hot Springs
To God be the GLORY! How well we remember the day the announcement was made. We were all numb for months as Jeana bravely battled for life. What a precious gift she is as she serves as “First Lady” of one church in two locations. We have given her book “The Uninvited Guests” to many friends and relatives who are battling through cancer. Our prayer for those people is always that their BATTLE will be SHORT and their VICTORY will be LONG. We are thankful for each day of Jeana’s victory.
Cindy Weber
Springdale FBC
I read Jeana’s book shortly after my diagnosis of breast cancer. I just finished 6 months of chemotherapy and will begin radiation soon. I find much hope and comfort in Jeana’s testimony concerning her cancer. Being 20 years out from diagnosis and being cancer free gives hope to many. May God be glorified by her life!!
Joni Cline
Rogers, AR