Novena for the Gift of Patience and Kindness

When you’re in pain, when you’re terrified, the last thing you think about is your kindness.

In the weeks leading up to my diagnosis, I sensed something was wrong, but not with my body. I knew I needed to become less judgmental, more patient, more kind. Then the diagnosis came—horrific, life-altering—and for weeks I was nothing but a ball of fear.

Eventually, the realization came: if I wanted to heal my body, I had to begin by healing my mind and soul.

Am I the kindest person I know? No.
Could I be more patient at times? Yes.
But I am not the same woman I was four years ago—or even a year ago. Or five months ago.

I pray for the gift of kindness and patience, because at the end of it all, nothing else matters.

As I listen to this Novena each day, I center my awareness on my heart—the seat of my soul, and, as I currently believe, the part of my body that connects me to the other side. Sometimes I move through my daily tasks or exercise while the Novena plays, but I always try to focus on my heart.

Speaking the Novena aloud alongside the recording brings me strength and a profound sense of safety.

I am not a doctor or medical professional. The content shared on this podcast is based entirely on my personal experience as a patient who lived with terminal Stage 4 gastric cancer. Nothing discussed on the Paranormal Happy podcast should be interpreted as medical advice.

I am simply sharing my journey—the choices I made for myself and the information I gathered, as I understood it at the time.

Please keep in mind that what worked for me may not work for everyone. Each person’s experience with gastric cancer is unique.

My hope is that my story may resonate with others or offer a sense of connection—but it is not a substitute for professional medical guidance. Any decisions or actions you take based on what you hear here are entirely your own responsibility.