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 I wrote the book I longed for when I went through breast cancer at the end of 2002. I needed a place to write down the journey I was on as well as keep track of all the information I was receiving. I had so many questions but I could only read so many technical books and one testimonial book was enough because this was my story. It seemed my life was scattered between anything I could grab at the moment to make notes--realtors note pads, back of receipts, covers of magazines. Only three weeks out of radiation, I went to Mount Hermon Writer's Conference and met the editors for Howard Books. I had a list of the things I would like in a book and the passion to write it. They caught my vision and Dear God, They Say It's Cancer is the result. Writing this book was painful yet cathartic. My prayer and vision is that the breast cancer sister who receives this book will relate to my story and those of 45 other breast cancer sisters who share their story along with the tips offered in the Mentoring Moments Section and Love letters from the Lord. There is a place to journal her own thoughts and story and a Sanity Tools Section with a place to keep track of all her treatment and medical information. There are also pockets in the cover of the book to put the many business cards and pieces of paper she collects at every doctors appointment
"Dear God They Say It's Cancer", is a book for every woman with breast cancer from the newly diagnosed to the woman long in remission.
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Janet has a Bachelor of Science in Food Administration Degree from California Polytechnic University, a Master of Business Administration Degree from California Lutheran University, and a Master of Arts in Christian Leadership Degree from Fuller Theological Seminary. She is also a CLASS (Christian Leaders, Authors and Speakers) graduate.
Janet and her husband Dave have four married children and eleven grandchildren. They are enjoying the season of life known as empty nest, or as Janet previously called it, Parents Time to Rest (Ha!, not hardly), which quickly turned into a different stage of family mentoring and joyfully serving our Lord. Dave is a a helpmate partner with Janet in AHW Ministries.They make their home in Lake Forest, California.
  
Here are the latest
additions to our family, Grace (now 4) and Sienna (now 2), and Jordan (2 months) |
| Book Review from Publishers Weekly July 10, 2006 |
| "Thompson became a breast cancer statistic after a routine mammogram revealed a suspicious spot; doctors confirmed it was cancer. This author, founder of Woman to Woman Mentoring Ministry at Rick Warren's Saddleback Church, experienced the emotional highs and lows, pain and fatigue, and spiritual crisis and victory that come with breast cancer. She shares her story, plus much more, in a book she envisions as "a safe place to document an epic time in your life." Much of her experience is recorded in letters to God, but she also includes the words of others. "Mentoring Moment" sections offer help and advice about the gritty aspects of breast cancer. Most touching is paraphrased Scripture offered as "God's Love Letter to You." Thompson provides both space and encouragement to journal, and her appendices provide valuable resources such as Web sites and recommended reading, as well as space for recording questions, doctor's appointments, medications, contact information and many other details often lost in the trauma and emotion. Thompson's book is a must for any Christian woman facing breast cancer. It's honest, beautiful and cathartic.(Sept. 26)" |
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