I had an appointment on March 19th with Dr. Bott, my oncologist. All lab work and examinations were PERFECTLY normal! I am grateful for that. I am scheduled for a high resolution lung scan on Wednesday April 10th without contrast. Thursday April 11th I will have my other scans WITH contrast. I have unwavering FAITH! I ask for YOUR faith in my behalf as I approach this week and go through my scans.
I am truly GRATEFUL for the SPRING! I was very sick last year as spring came and went.... I basically lost the whole year going through two rounds of chemo and radiation and two surgeries. I was so thankful for each moment I was able to spend outside. Already this spring I have been out working several times in my yard and it is JOYFUL to see the yard shaping up earlier than normal. Spring brings new life in the yard and it makes my heart HAPPY! My strength and more importantly my SPUNK is BACK!!! Yay for that - I mean who is Bobby without her SPUNK???
My daughter Kamie turned 35 on March 20th - the first day of Spring. She has ALWAYS been happy and cheerful and SPRINGY! She had earlier announced the arrival of her FIRST child which will happen early in September. We are GRATEFUL and THANKFUL for her and for this new little BOY who will join our family. I CANNOT wait!
Our little Charlotte turned ONE on April 3rd. How GRATEFUL we are for her. She is an independent little soul - walked at 9 months, swims and is starting to talk! She is such a RAY of SUNSHINE and exudes such a sweet sweet spirit. I LOVE her to pieces.
Simone, Lukas and Stella will turn 10, 8 and 5 this year! They are over often to spend the night with us and ALWAYS bring such HAPPINESS and JOY! We have begun our little baseball games in the back yard. Their liveliness, curiousity and willingness to learn new STUFF make our home a GREAT place to be!
Our grandchildren are ALL little spirits who exude LIGHT, LOVELINESS and HAPPINESS. They are TRULY the reason I fought so hard... AND CONTINUE to FIGHT! I LOVE them more than I EVER dreamed possible. They are PRECIOUS to me. I find myself worrying about them just as I worried about my own. I long to hear their voices and feel their little HUGS! It is a WONDERFUL thing!
My new LITTLE business is doing very well. The days pass by quickly and the time goes before I really want it to! Last year I was secretly HOPING the time away until I got well. This year is different. I want to ENJOY every single minute and I promise you - I do NOT take TIME for granted. The blessings of LIFE itself are GREAT and I am happy to be on this earth HELPING OTHERS which brings TRUE fulfillment! I want to spend my days serving and helping anyone who needs my help.
I am truly BLESSED and I know that. I am looking at life so incredibly differently than I ever have.... I meet each day with a renewed HOPE and an acute awareness of EVERYTHING around me. I know we are NOT alone in our journey on this earth. I know there are MANY ANGELS - here and beyond who are ever aware of our circumstances and our needs! Please know I am here for anyone who needs encouragement of any kind. I am here to HELP!
My husband is a stellar example of everything GOOD. I look to him for strength and wisdom which he continually provides! I am so THANKFUL for him! I am THANKFUL for a LOVING HEAVENLY FATHER who knows ME - and YOU! He KNOWS ALL! I am THANKFUL for HIS unwavering BLESSINGS and I testify that ALL things come from HIM! I am THANKFUL for the Gospel of Jesus Christ in my life. Without the HOPE and JOY that it brings to my life and the lives of those around me - I do not know where we would be! I THANK YOU for your continued prayers in my behalf and in behalf of my family!
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:
"FOUR Things to Learn in Life:
1) To Think Clearly Without Hurry or Confusion....
2) To LOVE Everybody Sincerely...
3) To Act in Everything with the Highest Motives....
4) To TRUST GOD Unhestitatingly..."
And Finally - If Your Troubles are Deep-Seated or Long-Standing....
Try KNEELING.
GOD BLESS US EVERYONE!!! Please pray for me this week. I WELCOME your prayers and faith in my behalf. Love and Many HUGS!!!
