Five. For cancer survivors that number is like the Mt. Everest of milestones. Statistics prove that reaching that mark without a recurrance represents so much more in terms continuing to survive and thrive after cancer. So, I’ve reached five…and that’s a good thing. Five is...
October 30, 2014 "Making the Most of YOUR Now!" Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Ephesians 5:15-16 (NIV) In January 2006, Dr. John Piper was diagnosed with prostate cancer. On the eve...
At what point does one officially become a cancer survivor? I believe that anyone who has had cancer is a survivor from the very moment they receive the diagnosis. News like that could have literally scared me to death. But it didn’t. Then I began thinking...
“You have cancer.” That’s a sentence that will strike fear in your heart. Cancer is one of those “Goliath” kinds of things- big, looming, loud, threatening. For anyone who hears the word cancer associated with his or her own name it’s flat out scary- even for...
It’s October. The first full month of autumn. The month that brings us cooler weather, a beautiful change of color in the trees, the World Series, pumpkin everything… and lots and lots of PINK, reminding us that October is also “Breast Cancer Awareness Month.” I...
“Oh, how my soul praises the Lord. How my spirit rejoices in God my Savior!” Luke 1:46-47 One year. 365 days. 525,600 minutes. 31,536,000 seconds… ago, my life took a sharp turn. In the course of a few of those seconds, one year ago today, a woman I barely...
Hello sweet friends! I just wanted to jump back on the blog quickly to let you all know that – PRAISE THE LORD, I am really doing well after my surgery last Friday! Very, very well… and I know it’s the result of massive amount...
It is New Year's Eve 2009. John and I went out for dinner with our friends the Davis' and were back home by 8:15. On New Year's Eve. In my jammies by 8:45...
So, what do most 10-year-old kids like to do on a Saturday afternoon? Watch TV, play computer games, text friends on their cell phones… maybe get into their parents' hair or a little trouble? Not my niece, Lily! She is one cool chick… quite extraordinary if...
WOW! Who knew you could have so much fun at 6:45 AM on a chilly Saturday morning in Big D, but WE SURE DID!! So many faithful friends came out to team up for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in Dallas with our...