Carried through cancer by faith, prayer, and community

By Darla and Dan Majnaric, Bon Aqua, TN

My cancer journey came out of nowhere, with no warning. I experienced shoulder pain, and when I went to the doctor, he told me there was nothing wrong with my shoulder. However, they decided to do an MRI to check everything out. That’s when they found cancer in my left lung, which meant I needed to begin chemotherapy.

Prior to my cancer diagnosis, we never submitted any medical bills for sharing with CHM, so we didn’t know what the process would look like or how it would unfold.

However, when we started submitting medical bills, we discovered a level of support that went beyond our expectations. Every time we reached out, we spoke with real people who listened to us. When my husband, Danny, needed to review bills or ask questions, everything was handled smoothly. The conversations would end with encouragement, reassurance, and prayer.

In fact, one of the very first things my husband and I noticed about CHM, and one of the things we are most grateful for, is CHM’s staff. From the start of our experience, every staff member we’ve encountered has been incredibly kind, supportive, and full of faith. I can see and feel the Holy Spirit at work in the way they serve.

We live in Tennessee, but I was being treated in Ohio for my needs. It was difficult to be away from home. However, further into my treatment, we found out about CHM’s Cancer Care Solution. I contacted them and they embraced me with support. They helped with finding an oncologist for immunotherapy in Tennessee and answered any questions. CHM’s Cancer Care Solution team became advocates for my treatment.

The whole process has reminded me of how the early church gathered and shared one another’s burdens in Acts. Similarly, CHM and its members are living by faith. We are connecting as brothers and sisters in Christ, and I’d like to say thank you to the members who faithfully contribute towards each other’s eligible medical bills.

Please continue to pray for my healing on this side of heaven, as well as for our family as we continue to be examples for the Lord and share God’s love. My journey isn’t over yet!