Kelley
On finding a purpose…
“This is a lot bigger than me.
I’m going to be able to help people and make a difference.
I’ve had several tragedies in my life, and I’ve realized that those tragedies are really missed opportunities. So, I really want to take this tragedy and turn it into whatever I’m destined to do.”
“There’s a person within everyone just dying to come out. There’s this little girl inside of every woman.
And something happens…divorce, rape, whatever.
The tragedies happen to us.
And instead of getting bigger, and becoming who we’re supposed to be, we shrink….That’s what I think happened to me.
That person, over the last couple of years, has been wanting to come out, and be who I was meant to be.
Cancer has allowed this to happen.
I’m not sure any other thing would have worked.”
Kelley McElreath | 40 | Grand Prairie, Texas | wife to Deryl | mother of Heather and Rachel | administrative assistant
Diagnosis: Breast Cancer April 2010 | Bilateral Mastectomy May 2010 | Chemotherapy July – September 2010 | survivor
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Love this! So proud of you and honored to be your friend and sister. Love you!
You are such an amazing woman, friend, mother and wife Kelley!!! These pictures reflect the TRUE YOU!!! God’s glory shines through you my wonderful friend!! Love you!!
You are honoring God in letting your story be told. He is still Lord of the universe and He has you in the palm of His hand. He has not loosened His grip, nor forgotten about you. He is not surprised by any diagnosis, nor is He anxious about outcomes. God is the author of your life, Kelley, and you’re showing the world that you know and trust our Great Physician. Ultimately He is the Lover of our Souls. These are just concepts to me because I’ve never had to live your story. Thank you for sharing your strength and courage Kelley – you are an inspiration to trust God to be all He claims to be! Amazed by God in you, Love, Lori
Mrs. Kelley,
You are such an incredible woman. You look absolutely stunning in all of these pictures. I am so proud of you and so thankful for you in my life! FIGHT LIKE A GIRL!
You are so awesome…love the pics…love the story more! It is amazing what is inside of us that we may not even know until we have to take a peek in there. You are such a super woman to share your story, inspire others and live what you are called to live in such a generous and spirited way. You rock!!!
I have no words to describe what this stirred within me, except to say, I am blessed to be your friend.
Kelley, you are a beautiful person and I am honored to know you! You give everyone hope, not only those who have cancer but those who know they might face this battle one day and fear hearing those word, “You have cancer.” God Bless you Kelley!
I am so proud to be your mother-in-law. Your are beautiful beyond words inside & out. Plus a wonderful wife and mother. And so dedicated to telling your story in hopes of helping others fight this disease. Your are an inspiraton and example of courage. God Bless YOU!!!
I just want to say that you are beautiful!!! I am so thankful that God put you in my life!! Words can’t say how proud I am of you and your strength. I look forward to all the wonderful things God had in stored for us and our friendship. FIGHT LIKE A GIRL!!! and proud of it!!!
Kelly thank you for sharing your beautiful photos. What an awesome way to reach others through your trials. God chose you as a special beautiful Godly Lady inside and out. There are many praying on your behalf believing and trusting God for your complete for healing and success. Trials and stepping stones, even bolders along the way can not stop you with your eyes fixed on Christ Jesus. Praying for you daily.
Kelly, you are awesome and inspiring!
You’re bringing positive energy into this world. Thank you for being a fighter and a survivor.
Kelly, Thank you! For showing me what strength, courage , and faith really is. The inspiration you give is beyond my ability to describe. You fight like a girl and you are awesome!
I <3 you mommy! your awsome!
Kelly u r one amazing and godly woman!!! so proud of you! Keep up the good fight!
Kelley,
These are beautiful pictures of a beautiful woman with a beautiful, fighting spirit! I am so incredibly proud of you! Romans 8:28 He will use ALL THINGS together for the good…
Yes, even cancer!!
Love you,
Sherree
Kelley,
When I read this site that Deryl shared with me, I thought of only one thing. In this quote Marianne Williamson epitomizes you and your strength:
“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It’s not just in some of us; it’s in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.”
Keep your light shining!