July 15, 2019 - One Year Ago

One year ago today, I was sitting in the second service on Sunday morning and all of a sudden I felt this ping pong ball-sized bump in my neck. The next day, I went to the oncologist, who ordered a CT. That happened the following day, and we left West Clinic with the knowledge that I had metastatic/stage 4 cancer. The year has had its ups and downs but this I know - God has very much been with us on this road, and friends and family make all the difference!! I can honestly say it’s been one of the best - and most special - years of my life. A diagnosis of stage 4 cancer makes you live with intention, and I am so thankful for all the fun days we’ve had this year. I am looking forward to so many more fun days with family and friends (it’s been so special having Kelli and John and the kids here this year!). 

I wanted to share some special moments from the last year. 🙂

“Peace does not come when you finally have control over your life; peace comes when you no longer need control. You cannot control your circumstances, but you can control your character. You cannot control the actions of others, but you can control the choices you make. You cannot control the outcome, but you can control the process.” - Erwin McManus 

“I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.” John‬ ‭14:27‬ ‭NLT‬‬

“Let us, then, hold firmly to the faith we profess. For we have a great High Priest who has gone into the very presence of God — Jesus, the Son of God. Our High Priest is not one who cannot feel sympathy for our weaknesses. On the contrary, we have a High Priest who was tempted in every way that we are, but did not sin. Let us have confidence, then, and approach God's throne, where there is grace. There we will receive mercy and find grace to help us just when we need it.” ‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭4:14-16‬ ‭GNB‬‬