It’s amazing how quickly circumstances can change!
On Sunday, I was enjoying feeling “like myself”. Today is Wednesday - a couple of days’ worth of radiation to my neck has me dealing with intense pain, difficulty swallowing, and a very dry mouth - all “normal” in the world of radiation oncology.
I’m not having the most fun - but I have a choice to make. I can choose to be irritated and worried or I can choose to look for reasons to be thankful. Here’s my list for the night. I am grateful for:
1) a great medical team, helping to deal with treatment and side effects
2) Tony Boyd. He is ready, willing and able to handle anything we need to handle
3) Family and friends who love us and are praying for us
4) the assurance that God is right here with us and that He provides comfort in His Word. This is one of my favorite scriptures for days like this:
2) Tony Boyd. He is ready, willing and able to handle anything we need to handle
3) Family and friends who love us and are praying for us
4) the assurance that God is right here with us and that He provides comfort in His Word. This is one of my favorite scriptures for days like this:
“When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown. When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you.” Isaiah 43:2 NLT
“This I declare about the Lord: He alone is my refuge, my place of safety; he is my God, and I trust him. For he will rescue you from every trap and protect you from deadly disease. He will cover you with his feathers. He will shelter you with his wings. His faithful promises are your armor and protection.” Psalms 91:2-4 NLT
We always, always have a choice. We get to decide. Today, I CHOOSE JOY.
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