I feel someone needs to hear this, so I am going to say it. (You know I can't keep my mouth shut!!)
It is never easy, no matter what battle you are fighting. But with cancer, it is never ending. You see, no one is ever cancer free, you are just in remission. Staying well and healthy is a lifetime process. A process that isn't easy. But nothing that is worth while is ever easy.
So my sisters and brothers that are fighting the battle, keep fighting and stay strong. Never give up.
Psalm 16:8; I have set the lord continually before me; because he is at my right hand, I WILL NOT BE SHAKEN.
Love to all,
Thursday, October 26, 2017
Wednesday, October 18, 2017
Forever love
Back to normal. Well I guess it's time to get back to a normal routine and back to work. It seems weird not having my grandma around anymore. All the memories that she has given me, I will cherish. But now it's time to move on. Thank you to all my family and friends who have been a huge support me and my family during this time of grieving. I wish you could have known my grandma the way I have. You would have truly loved her. She has taught me many things and help mold me into the person I am today.
1 Corinthians 4:8-10, "We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed but not in despair; persecuted but not forsaken; cast down but not destroyed; and always carrying around in the body the death of the Lord Jesus, that also the life of Jesus might be expressed in our bodies."
Love to all,
1 Corinthians 4:8-10, "We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed but not in despair; persecuted but not forsaken; cast down but not destroyed; and always carrying around in the body the death of the Lord Jesus, that also the life of Jesus might be expressed in our bodies."
Love to all,
Monday, October 2, 2017
FEAR
Fear. Sometimes I am afraid. I would have to say most of the time I have fear. I am afraid of spiders, snakes, scary movies, really high places to name a few. Light when you look over the ledge of a building and your stomach decides to do jumping jacks...I hate that feeling! Or I have a memory of my grandma Wix at the farm when I was a teenager. She was out in the garden and started hollering for my uncle. When we got out there, there was a very HUGE snake in the tree. Well we killed it and it was like 6ft long! Or that time on my Honduras mission in 2016 with my introduction to our wolf spider. Didn't like that introduction in my bathroom! But these are fears that can be overcome (or at least I hope so!), right???
The fears that are hard to overcome for me is fear of death. Am I going to die soon? What will I do if Robby dies? What if something happens to my kids, to my parents? This is a fear that is sometimes hard to overcome. But.....and there is always a but, Jesus said to fear not. He said it 365 times in the Bible. He also said to trust in him and to lean on him in the hard times.
Even though we can't see him, HIS presence is always felt. So when you have fear, FEAR NOT, because HE is with you. Cast all your worries on him.
Jesus said: "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." John 14:27
Love to all,
The fears that are hard to overcome for me is fear of death. Am I going to die soon? What will I do if Robby dies? What if something happens to my kids, to my parents? This is a fear that is sometimes hard to overcome. But.....and there is always a but, Jesus said to fear not. He said it 365 times in the Bible. He also said to trust in him and to lean on him in the hard times.
Even though we can't see him, HIS presence is always felt. So when you have fear, FEAR NOT, because HE is with you. Cast all your worries on him.
Jesus said: "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." John 14:27
Love to all,
Friday, September 15, 2017
Making a Difference
Have you ever wondered if you make a difference in someone's life? I want to make a difference in peoples lives, whether it be through my many roles as a wife, mom, nurse, daughter and through my witness of God's amazing love and forgiveness for me. A LOT of the times, you will never hear about what you have done for a stranger or someone you know. But every once in a while, you will hear it. Sometimes it is straight to your face and sometimes you may hear it indirectly.
Now, don't get me wrong. We are not to live to do nice and wonderful things for people for the attention of it. You are to do these things in private and out of love. But it is nice once in a while to be recognized. I have recently had this experience and it gave me the right amount of encouragement to continue on my path. Last week, I finally got to meet someone I would call a friend, even though it was our first time meeting. I first started talking with her about 2 years ago when we shared the same common illness....cancer. She wanted some advice and encouragement and I was able to help. On our meeting, she gave me the encouragement to continue to share my life experiences to help others with life's ups and downs. I wouldn't have thought that my life, craziness and experiences would ever help anyone. And sometimes it can bring entertainment to others. But that's ok, I can laugh at myself.
God's words in Mark 10:49 say "Take Heart, Get UP, HE is calling you." To go forward means you have to go every day and take your cross and go out into the world. God is with you through it all, the good, the bad and the ugly. But we persevere and we push on because that is something that we have to do no matter how we feel. I remember pushing through my cancer treatments and how the many feelings that I was going through would just bring me down. Cancer still hasn't left my memory. It lingers like a dagger ready to stab my heart. Cancer has taken so much from me, but I refuse, as you all out there struggling with it, REFUSE to let it take more of your life.
You may feel tired, so tired that you feel you can't push on. Do not be discouraged by your limitations. God uses our weakness for HIS good. Push through, and give it up to God to take control. Once you have let go of it, and let God control, everything will fall into place.
Romans 10:13; "For everyone who calls on the name of the Lord, will be saved."
Love to all,
Now, don't get me wrong. We are not to live to do nice and wonderful things for people for the attention of it. You are to do these things in private and out of love. But it is nice once in a while to be recognized. I have recently had this experience and it gave me the right amount of encouragement to continue on my path. Last week, I finally got to meet someone I would call a friend, even though it was our first time meeting. I first started talking with her about 2 years ago when we shared the same common illness....cancer. She wanted some advice and encouragement and I was able to help. On our meeting, she gave me the encouragement to continue to share my life experiences to help others with life's ups and downs. I wouldn't have thought that my life, craziness and experiences would ever help anyone. And sometimes it can bring entertainment to others. But that's ok, I can laugh at myself.
God's words in Mark 10:49 say "Take Heart, Get UP, HE is calling you." To go forward means you have to go every day and take your cross and go out into the world. God is with you through it all, the good, the bad and the ugly. But we persevere and we push on because that is something that we have to do no matter how we feel. I remember pushing through my cancer treatments and how the many feelings that I was going through would just bring me down. Cancer still hasn't left my memory. It lingers like a dagger ready to stab my heart. Cancer has taken so much from me, but I refuse, as you all out there struggling with it, REFUSE to let it take more of your life.
You may feel tired, so tired that you feel you can't push on. Do not be discouraged by your limitations. God uses our weakness for HIS good. Push through, and give it up to God to take control. Once you have let go of it, and let God control, everything will fall into place.
Romans 10:13; "For everyone who calls on the name of the Lord, will be saved."
Love to all,
Wednesday, August 23, 2017
saying goodbye again
It is so hard for me when the kids have to go back to school after being home all summer. I joke about how ready I am for them to go back, but in reality, it is hard and I am going to miss them. (I am really happy about having a clean and neat house back though)
We started packing Erin's stuff today. Most of my car and her car is packed full with her stuff. Tyler moves in Saturday so I will have to do this all over again then!! But Erin has a lot more stuff than Tyler. I think that is a girl thing!
I think college is a prep for parents when we send our kids off on their own. Both of mine are traveling abroad this winter and will have internships next summer. Oh my! It is hard for me to believe that they are old enough to be adults to do this. My stress level will be a 10+ this winter.
My prayers for them are for safety, wisdom, patience and calmness in their daily walks and activities.
These verses are for them but also for me and other parents sending off their kids to school.
Ephesians 6:10 "Finally be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power."
1 Corinthians 16:13, "Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong."
Love to all,
We started packing Erin's stuff today. Most of my car and her car is packed full with her stuff. Tyler moves in Saturday so I will have to do this all over again then!! But Erin has a lot more stuff than Tyler. I think that is a girl thing!
I think college is a prep for parents when we send our kids off on their own. Both of mine are traveling abroad this winter and will have internships next summer. Oh my! It is hard for me to believe that they are old enough to be adults to do this. My stress level will be a 10+ this winter.
My prayers for them are for safety, wisdom, patience and calmness in their daily walks and activities.
These verses are for them but also for me and other parents sending off their kids to school.
Ephesians 6:10 "Finally be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power."
1 Corinthians 16:13, "Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong."
Love to all,
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