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Tag Archives: Jesus

Recovery

It’s a week out and I had no idea what condition I would be in once I left the hospital. As I reflect back on this experience, Jay and I have laughed as we will always refer to the night after surgery as the slumber party from hell. With only a large cubicle, there wasContinue reading “Recovery”

Lessons of Life

Vern begins each morning under the covers, acting like he doesn’t want to get up. And do you blame him? But as adorable as he is, he’s usually picked up and taken to the living room where he finds his next resting location. Observing Vern’s behavior has provoked me to think about what motivates meContinue reading “Lessons of Life”

Solace to My Soul

Long empty corridors with a dull yellow color painted from floor to ceiling. A room with no windows or bright pictures opens with a bed center stage. Lights off and a probe with a jelly presses up against my throat. A monitor that glows in the darkness. Images of what appears to be deep watersContinue reading “Solace to My Soul”

Living in a Blessing

It has been a couple of days to digest my new truth and I must admit that I feel like I’m living in a blessing. Again, I want to preface this with the fact that my journey is unique to me and as everyone has pointed out, if you’re to have cancer, thyroid cancer isContinue reading “Living in a Blessing”

Fear

Fear is an interesting emotion. When Vern was a puppy, he didn’t seem to have any fears. But over time, he has developed a fear of loud noises. When it thunders, he runs back to our bedroom and hides under the bed. He is inconsolable until the storm passes. My fear developed after I wasContinue reading “Fear”