Days Like These - Even in the Darkest Moments, Light Can Shine Through by Kristian & Rachel Anderson

Kristian Anderson is determined to beat his cancer. He has faith that he will be healed. He chronicles his journey of the fight of his life in this book. He is transparent with his cancer. At times, it was difficult to read because I knew that he did not survive. And then he comes to grips that he’s losing the battle.

I am completely in utter amazement that he fought to write these gut-wrenching moments down. And then I came to the realization that sometimes God uses others to make an impact on another person’s life. I think Kristian’s story is a testament of insurmountable faith. Faith is how he made it as far as he did.

Sprinkled throughout the book are pictures and scan codes for links to videos such as his video to his wife, Rachel. If you missed it, grab your tissue and watch it here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43bxyhG-86s

It’s so easy to get wrapped up in the race of life. Slow down. Enjoy the moments because they are few. Fewer than we may realize. Put down your phone, pay attention to your kids. Look at the world through their eyes. Time is short. They are only ‘kids’ for a little while. The video is a reminder of what’s important. And guess what? It’s not money or your stuff. It’s people. People matter. It doesn’t take much to make a difference in another person’s life. A short E-mail, phone call, or even a simple smile can make a difference. This book is a great reminder of this simple concept.

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