You know, I'm a Brit, I've got a stiff and perfectly waxed up a lip and I was determined

to survive and, you know, we keep calm, we carry on and I was really determined to stay

positive and be strong.

And I went through chemo and radiation and then I went through surgery where they completely

re-plummed me, I had an ostomy bag, I went through more chemo and Jennifer, it got to

the point where surviving was all I was doing and I was in this place of survival mode

of just feeling like, well, if and when this is over, that's when I'll be able to live

life again.

When someone gets a cancer diagnosis, they get all sorts of extras along with it, you know,

like fear, anxiety and uncertainty just to name a few, well, today's guest, Nikki Hardy,

had already lost her mom and sister to cancer when she got her own diagnosis of cancer.

She decided early on though that she would not put her life on hold because of the dreaded

seaword, she chose to be a thriver, not just a survivor.

So if you've gotten the same diagnosis or if you love someone who has with wisdom, empathy

and a lot of humor, Nikki is going to help you transform fear into faith and navigate

the ups and downs of a cancer journey.

God's peace and provision are on the way, so let's get started.

Welcome to the 413 podcast where practical encouragement and biblical wisdom set you up

to live the eye-canned life because you truly can't do all things through Christ who

strengthen you.

Now welcome your host, Jennifer Rothschild.

Well, hello, our people, we're so glad you're back with us again.

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