“God’s hands stay on the wheel of your life from start to finish so that everything follows his intention for your life. This means your trials have more meaning—much more—than you realize.”
“True wisdom is found in trusting God when you can't figure things out.”
“Contentment ... has an internal quietness of heart that gladly submits to God in all circumstances.” - Joni Eareckson Tada
Yesterday was the four-year mark since I was initially diagnosed with cancer. This year is very different - a unique season but a good one. This new “normal” is up and down health-wise. I was fine on Monday, really sick (like projectile vomiting) on Tuesday, and much better today. My blood work is the lowest it’s been yet - but I feel pretty good. 🙂 I think the years of dealing with chemo and eye stuff prepared me for this time. My biggest issue is fatigue - but in my book, being tired is not being sick, and I am doing well.
We are happy - I told Tony the other day, as we were on our quick road trip and making plans for the future, that this is my “best life”. That may sound strange - but there is no pressure. I am doing things I love with people I love, as much as possible.
God is teaching us so much in this season about not worrying about what happens next - but instead, trusting Him, enjoying this day, breathing in this moment. There is a real peace in letting go of control. We all need to do a little more of that. Trusting Him with the journey and the outcome and resting in the knowledge that He has plans to use our circumstances for good.
I have aged some in the three months since we found out cancer was back - but that’s okay. 
I wouldn’t trade the lessons I am learning on this journey. God is good!
I wouldn’t trade the lessons I am learning on this journey. God is good!
"Don’t fret or worry. Instead of worrying, pray. Let petitions and praises shape your worries into prayers, letting God know your concerns. Before you know it, a sense of God’s wholeness, everything coming together for good, will come and settle you down. It’s wonderful what happens when Christ displaces worry at the center of your life. Summing it all up, friends, I’d say you’ll do best by filling your minds and meditating on things true, noble, reputable, authentic, compelling, gracious—the best, not the worst; the beautiful, not the ugly; things to praise, not things to curse. Put into practice what you learned from me, what you heard and saw and realized. Do that, and God, who makes everything work together, will work you into his most excellent harmonies." Philippians 4:6-9 (The Message)
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