Glioblastoma Survivor Cheryl Rostek’s story of
Finding Hope in Life’s Hopeless and Impossible Situations.
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Being diagnosed with a terminal diagnosis or just facing many of life’s hardships is a battle that should not be waged alone. If you or someone you know is struggling to find hope in a seemingly hopeless situation I want to journey with you.
I was diagnosed with Glioblastoma, a grade 4 brain cancer, in October 2016 and typical survival rates are 12-16 months. I’m currently beating those odds and plan to keep beating them as there is so much to live for. Join me!
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River Prayer
Find me by the River By Cheryl Rostek Dec 2023 Find me by the river With my heart laid bare Find me by the river There’s so much
Unmanageable
How to live an unmanageable life “Maybe life isn’t meant to be manageable.” I scrawl the thought on my journal page. My husband is out of town and
Why everyone should embrace classic literature: from Jane Eyre to overcoming Glioblastoma
Everyone should read classics was the thought running amuck in my mind as Charlotte Brontë captivated me with Jane Eyre’s simple, yet substantial character. Admittedly, I was
Thin Places
Introduction When glioblastoma thrust me close to death I was intimately aware of the Divine. She was readily within reach; I touched the corner of Her cloak. Brain
The Dark Night of the Soul
Meeting with God “Where do you meet with God?” The leader of the meditation/spiritual circle I attend on Friday mornings asked. “Close your eyes and see what comes