0.00 is her favorite number!

  While in Portugal, I have had the honor of getting to know Mrs.Abigail Macedo. 

Abigail holds a before and after school study program for youth throughout the week that Hannah and I get to help with on Fridays. Abigail is also teaching us Portuguese during our time with her and the students. This past Friday, I asked Abby if it would be okay for me to write a blog entry about her and her testimony. I am so excited that she said yes, because I want everyone back home that I know to get  at least a glimpse of this amazing,godly woman.

Ladies and gents, it is my great pleasure to introduce you to
Abigail!!!

 With just the short time I have been given this semester to get to know Abigail; I have been greatly impacted by her story and lifestyle choices. With grace, and optimism, Abigail has faced and overcome several things throughout her life.One major obstacle she had to face was a life changing battle with Leukemia for which she spent 6 months in a hospital.
Abigail shared with me that she grew closer to the Savior in those 6 months than ever before.The Savior never left her side and was with her throughout every treatment and trembling time of fear.Abigail had an extremely server case of Leukemia and also a hole in each of her lungs;she will tell you that she should not be alive today. However, she is a living and breathing testimony of the miraculous works of Jesus Christ. As of December 18, 2005, Abigail has been cancer free,that's 0.00% !! ! Hallelujah! Abby mentions in her blog that she,"was treated physically and spiritually." Since then, she has committed her life to helping others battling cancer by encouraging them to stay positive and focus on the ultimate physician ,our Lord, Jesus. 

Abigail has a blog called,http://leucemiaemterradeanjos.blogspot.com/ ( leukemia in the land of angels) where she encourages those fighting cancer and shares her personal story. Here is what she shares in the title of her blog:

"WHILE I WAS ADMITTED TO THE FLOOR OF THE PORT IPO V, I WAS CONTINUOUSLY MONITORED BY THE POWER AND LOVE OF GOD. SURROUNDED BY LOVE, CARE, CARE OF PEOPLE DEVOTED TO MY PHYSICAL AND INTELLECTUAL WELL-BEING. EVEN WITH A WAR AHEAD, I FELT THAT HE CAREFULLY PLACED "IN THE LAND OF ANGELS."

Along with her blog, Abigail works with a non-profit organization 

called A.P.L.L  (Portuguese Association of leukemia and lymphoma). 

I hear so many people say that miracles do not occur today like they did  in Biblical times, but I say that is so far from the truth. Let us open our  eyes to the miracles Jesus is performing all around today and everyday.

My eyes see Abigail.  

 And, It is such a joy to be around Abigail, because she realizes that life is a gift and she is determined to make the most of it.This special lady selflessly gives all of herself to others in the same way Christ Himself gave of Himself for us, His bride. 

Abigail Macedo truly has a servants heart. 

Are you hurting physically or spiritually? 

 I have good news my friends, 

Jesus heals!

"He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed." 1 Peter 2:24