My nephew's wife shared this article in reference to their journey in dealing with her newly diagnosed cancer. It's lengthy but oh so worth the read.
It's not just true about cancer......you can substitute any ailment for the word "cancer" and let the article speak directly to you.
Here is the intro she put before the article:
"I am not very articulate, but I believe this article communicates our hearts perfectly in regards to my daughter's life. I share it only to point you to Christ."
http://www.desiringgod.org/ResourceL...e_Your_Cancer/