This week, a very special thing happened. I got my hair cut (well... trimmed!) and colored! smile emoticon It is first time I've been at my friend Amanda's salon since January.
30 weeks ago, she cut off the bulk of the hair remaining on my head. It was not a very fun time for any of us. A lot has happened since then. This week, we closed the door on another chapter of this story, with a heart full of thankfulness. I am feeling more like myself. It's easy to smile and be joyful this week.
Life is more normal, but a lot has changed inside me. I am so much more aware of people who are on this journey. The thing I feared the most - chemo - is the common bond with so many. And although everyone has a different story, we are kindred spirits and my life is enriched because of them.
In our message at church this past weekend, we talked about how God uses storms in our lives. I can say without a doubt that God has used this storm to change me for the better. I see His hand in so many small details of the past year, and I am thankful for His hand of peace and protection!
“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you. Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord, the Lord himself, is the Rock eternal.” Isaiah 26:3-4 NIV
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