Dear praying friends and family,
Do you know I’m blogging for three reasons: Prayer. Declare. Share.? Have you checked out the “About” page? Because…
As my final chemo treatment approaches (Tuesday), I’m super reflective and need to write about all three, so I’m posting in four parts: 1. A Year of Drought 2. Forever Side Effects 3. Girlhood Dreams 4. Lifelong Prognosis. Unless…
Dear Friends,
I love to laugh!
A student once confessed he could hear me and my students laughing from his Latin class next door. When he went home, he told his mom, “I want to be in the laughing class.” I like that!
A happy heart is good medicine and a cheerful mind works healing… – Proverbs 17:22 (Amplified Bible)
My first laugh-out-loud incident since this diagnosis was something a radiologist said after he biopsied my breast.
I laid there fairly traumatized – it’s not painful, but emotionally (and physically!) I’m exposed – and fairly certain of an impending 2nd cancer diagnosis.
Although teary and spent, I realized this man’s expertise is a gift to me, and full of genuine gratitude I say, “Thank you. Really. Thank you for helping me.” And he responds,
Dear praying family and friends,
You’re tenderly asking, “How are you feeling?” As promised, here’s my Update – but it’s not coming from steroid induced “Power Princess” as I had anticipated in my previous post.
Dear praying friends and family,
Thank you for helping us with your prayers (and tender words, yummy meals, and thoughtful gifts)!
Super Bowl last night. Super Ball tonight. Super Bawl yesterday. I’m postponing my standard update so I can share my Super Ball (and Bawl!) with you, instead. For those asking, “How are you feeling?” I plan to post again on or before Sunday, Tim and my 29th anniversary (Yes! We really married on Valentine’s Day). And there’s a good chance I’ll have energy to write because…
