Here it goes: I’m launching a blog!
I’m excited!
With 8 million different things to do on a daily basis, how could adding something else {like blogging} be feasible? If you’re like me, sometimes the laundry gets “fluffed” 3-5 extra cycles before I have the time or energy to take it out and fold it. So,
Why would I start a blog?
and
Why would you want to be a part of it?
I want to share experiences with you that I’ve had so you know you’re not alone: the good, the bad, and the ugly.. and the funny. God has changed my life forever through cancer and I want to share that with you!
You or someone you know probably has/had cancer. It affects all of us. I hope to bring my experience, things I learned, and lots of love. And even more than that, I want to hear from you: what you are experiencing, what your needs are, and talk you through your journey as a friend.
There are so many trials, heartache, and difficulties that we see and face each day. I want to bring lots of love, joy, hope, encouragement, {and sparkle} that stems from faith in Jesus. He has been everything to me through this.
Are you tired of people shutting you down when you’re hurting? Slapping on the band-aid of “count your blessings” or “be more thankful”? I want you to be heard and loved {just as Jesus does for you} as you share your stories, struggles, celebrations, laughs, and tears and then we can heal together{in the way it’s supposed to be done}. I am here to listen and talk with you through every hill and valley.
So even if my laundry has to get fluffed 10 times before I take it out to fold it, I know that this what I’m being called to do.
And I want to ask you to be a part of this as well.
My goal is to bring value, joy, faith, laughs, a listening ear, and realness into your life.
I invite you to enter your email address and “subscribe”.Let’s grow, laugh, heal, and change the world together.
Love always, Nicole Body
Many thanks Nicole for taking time to blog. It is a gift to read as you journey. It is a gift to hear about what has been said to you that is helpful and that which is not helpful. I find it so inspirational as you share your deep faith.
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Thank you so much @chaplainbradnoonan! You have been so loving and supportive of Wes and I through this journey and we are forever grateful for you! Thank you for your encouragement!!!!
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So proud of you Nicole. Still as beautiful as the day we met, inside and out. I wish you luck on your continued journey and know that you will be a blessing to so many people! Love ya boo!
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Jade! You are seriously so sweet. I just love you to pieces. You just made my night! Thank you SO much for your love! I am so grateful to have you in my life and can’t wait to see what God has next for you! You are doing incredible things!!! I love you!
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You certainly do leave a little sparkle wherever you go, Nicole! No doubt this blog will bring encouragement and hope to many. I cannot wait to see how God works through you to touch a hurting world. Sparkle on!
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Libby, thank you for being an incredible mentor, prayer warrior, and an encouragement for me before cancer and through it all. God is so good and I just want to glorify Him with my life! He’s writing the story!! Haha I love that: #sparkleon !!
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Hey Nicole! Rejoicing with you & Wes! What a gift to be cancer free, to see restoration with your health. Wes worked with one of my boys in Explorers & we are thankful for his time and wisdom he poured into all the young men. Keep moving forward with your eyes on Christ…you two make a great team being His hands & feet.
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Hi Andrea! Thank you for celebrating with us! We are so full of joy it is overflowing! It has been a true gift from the Lord and we don’t want to waste a second of this life He has allowed us to live. I can speak on behalf of him that if has been a pleasure and an honor for him to work with the Explorers! He {and I, both} think the absolute world of your son! He is a wonderful young man and is going to do big things! We know it! Thank you for your encouragement! Yes, keeping our eyes on Christ is everything! You are incredible! Thank you for your love! God bless y’all!!
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Nicole, I hope to meet you when you return to CO! I have given to your campaign on behalf of your husband, Ofr Body, whom I “met” while being pulled over in my neighborhood, on my way to an oncology-related surgical consult appointment. He told me he would be praying for me. A year later, we met again when my husband and I attended the Castle Rock Citizens Police Academy, and I got to share with him how that blessed me to the core!!
In any case, I too am a cancer CONQUEROR, and I thought it would amazing to meet up and share our stories with each other and the world! 💗 I live in CR, so feel free to contact me anytime. 😊
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Lisa, we are absolutely blown away by your generosity. Thank you so much for giving to our campaign. It is amazing how God works in the way that he crosses paths. I am so thankful for you two to have met. And yes, I would LOVE nothing more than to meet up and share stories! That would bless me tremendously! I can’t wait to get together!! God bless you and sparkle on my new friend!!!!!
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Ahhh, how exciting!! My email address is on the blog site, but let me know if you can’t see it – I will post here if needed. 💗
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Hooray!! I have it saved from Caring Bridge too!! I can’t wait to meet you!!!
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I’m gonna be sending this blog to those affected by or diagnosed with cancer of any kind. You’re gonna be great! Can’t wait to hear more!
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Aubrey, that is incredible of you to do. I am hoping to connect with others who have faced cancer or or fighting now and to hear their stories, too! Thank you so much!! I’m so excited!
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Thanks Sparkly – excited to read this and to see you back at the office hopefully soon here – we need some sparkle around here!
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Monica, thank you so much!!! Ahhh I can’t wait to see you! Recovery is slow but each day gets a little better!! It will be amazing seeing everyone! 🙂
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I am soooo incredibly happy to hear you are cancer free!!! You’re going to be such an inspirational outlet for so many people. Proud to know you and cannot wait to read future blog posts!
-Ashlee
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Ashlee, thank you so much for your love and encouragement! I’m so thankful for you and that you are part of this journey! I know you will have a lot of insight and wisdom for this and I am thankful for you walking this with me! Love you!!!
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You are and have always been such a light Nicole! I’m sure your blog will bless many people!
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Lauren, thank you so much for your sweet words! I think you are such a bright light for the Lord!! I hope you are doing so well! Thank you for being part of this!! I am hopeful that this is a source of encouragement for anyone who needs it!
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I love that you are using your story to help others. Such an amazing story that needs to be shared. This is wonderful and I look forward to following your blog. Sending you so much love!
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Thank you so much, you are so incredibly encouraging and I am very grateful for your love and support! I hope that this encourages others and brings glory to God! I really appreciate you being part of this!!! Sending my love to you as well! You’re amazing!!
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Nicole your love for the lord inspires us all. You are one amazing lady. Blessings to you and Wes.
Marsha
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Marsha, you are so sweet to be part of this journey and for your words of encouragement. All the glory goes to God in this. Wes and I could not have done this without Him. He gave us strength in our weakness and was always close when we didn’t know what was next. So thankful for you! God bless you!!!
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I’m not sure I could love you any more than I do right now! Can’t wait for that first hug!!
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Jeanette! I love you so so much!! I can’t wait to give you a big hug!!! Thank you for your love and encouragement!!
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