This verse gives me expectations. The previous verse, Isaiah 43:18 says, "Do not remember the former things, Nor consider the things of old." I've been reflecting on the old of 2021. A lot of good came out of some bad in 2021 but I'm looking forward to seeing God in the new year. You too? It's a good time for reflecting and expecting. We began 2021 in a hotel in Columbus, in quarantine, because of my surgery on January 4. You can read about my cancer journey HERE. As I reflect on that Continue Reading
It’s Been a Year Since That Diagnosis
Recently we went to Columbus, Ohio to hike and play for a change. I did not have any tests, appointments, or procedures this time! It was a beautiful day, the leaves were starting to change and we saw squirrels gathering walnuts. This is the life I enjoy. It's been a year since that diagnosis with breast cancer but it just seems like yesterday but sure glad I'm on the other side of treatment. My follow-up appointments have been good. I'm on a hormone therapy medicine that gives me issues, but Continue Reading
How Emotions Help with Cancer
Have you ever been on a rollercoaster? They go up slow and come down fast. Twisting and turning while you’re screaming scared. Then finally you come to a slow stop and hastily climb out of the car that held you captive for that 2-minute ride (or less). And it was supposed to be a thrill. The emotions of cancer have similarities. Some emotions can help. I haven’t been on a rollercoaster ride for many years but still remember the thrill, the stress, the excitement of the ride. Cancer is not a Continue Reading