Susan Keller's Journey: Cancer, Spirituality, and the Miracle of Life
Grace was born amidst the suffering brought on by mantle cell lymphoma, and that grace has quieted the howl of my childhood terrors of chaos, abandonment, and feeling unloved.
What happens when your life takes an unexpected turn towards a battle with a rare and aggressive cancer? In this gripping episode of 'A Quest for Well-Being', Valeria Teles sits down with Susan Keller, who opens up about her life-changing diagnosis with stage 4 Mantle Cell Lymphoma. At fifty-five, Susan thought she had it all—a loving marriage and a fulfilling career—until her world was turned upside down.
Susan’s story is not just about fighting cancer; it’s about discovering spirituality in the darkest of times. Imagine facing a potential death sentence and experiencing visions so vivid and beautiful that they felt like glimpses into an afterlife. Susan describes how these moments of bliss replaced her fear, merging her experience of cancer with a profound sense of spirituality.
But it wasn’t all serene; Susan also wrestled with questions about mortality, pondering what death would mean for her and those she loved. In a twist worthy of a novel, Susan needed a bone marrow transplant to survive, and her only hope was her estranged brother Johnny, who had been off the grid for years.
Her memoir, 'Blood Brother', captures this incredible journey—a family saga intertwined with curing an 'incurable' cancer and the miraculous events that led to finding her brother. This episode is a heartfelt exploration of gratitude, purpose, and the resilience of the human spirit. Susan’s story is a beacon of hope for anyone facing adversity, showing that even in the bleakest moments, there can be light and transformation.
Tune in to hear Susan Keller's inspiring journey and find out how she turned a devastating diagnosis into a spiritual awakening.