Some days are milestones - before and after days that mark a huge life change. Three years ago today I found out that I needed to have chemo. At the time, I thought it meant a delay in my schedule (a big deal when you like to control things!) and losing my hair. I didn’t realize how much it would change me long-term. There have been negatives - mostly ongoing physical issues (eyes, memory, fatigue).
But there have been so many more blessings that I would never have experienced any other way. Today, I think about the people who paved the way for me with their amazing attitudes in dealing with hardship. Jerrel and Jackie, Mindy and Michael, Amanda and Timothy - your example of faith through fire impacted me so deeply! And our support team was and is absolutely amazing! More than I could ever name - but Cristina and Daniel, (sharing your chemo experience), Brook, Larry and Susan, Ashley and Tim, Stephanie, Cherri, Pam, Mary-Dare, Ashley, Laura, Treasa, Patrick, Stacy, Aimee, Rachel, Beth, Amanda, Nelda, Jim, Sarah, Darlah, Sarah and Nick, Kelli and Scott, and other family and friends - you were and are such a blessing to us.
So thankful that Kelli and John were home in this time, that Graham was born to bring us Christmas joy (and he is such a happy boy), and for all the things that God showed us and continues to show us. For all the new friends, for every life group, lunch, fun adventure that has happened since then - I am grateful!!
Of all the earthy blessings - Tony is the biggest blessing in my life! I already knew how amazing he was, but ever since cancer, his wisdom, leadership and love have been overwhelming. I love you. 🙂
Three years later. Thankful to be able to celebrate and reflect!!
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