Brittany Bulerin (third from the right) celebrates her new life with her family and the sisters.
Guest Editorial: U’i Tyrell
(Editor’s Note: U’i and her husband Jody lead the West House Church of the Honolulu International
Christian Church.)
“I know what it is to be in need and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do everything through Him who gives me strength” (Philippians 4:12-13).
Helplessness has drawn me close to God over and over again!
About two years ago, I was diagnosed with Papillary Thyroid Cancer. I had so many helpless thoughts of not being around to see my four beautiful children grow up. I went through two surgeries and radiation, and because of answered prayers, it’s been in remission ever since. But something frightening happened to me a few nights ago.
I was asleep and I tried to take in a breath of air and my throat locked up on me. I couldn’t get air in or out, I couldn’t speak. My husband rushed to my side and tried everything he could to help me breathe and calm my fears. It was such a helpless feeling! It reminded me of the time when we went in for our ultrasound for our first pregnancy. Sadly, the doctor announced that there was no heartbeat and that our first child had died in my womb. I felt utterly helpless. Another memory that flashed through my mind was when I was six months pregnant with our second child. I was in a terrible three-car accident on the freeway! I did not know if our baby would survive. I felt an overwhelming sense of fear and foreboding. I was helpless.
