I’m still doing a lot of waiting, the only difference is I’m in the same room as Matt and we can actually see each other! Matt’s doing well after his surgery. He had a good day yesterday, and is up and moving around relatively normally today. He’s still stying in his gorgeous new dress, though… Continue reading Tales from the Hospital Room
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Tales from the Waiting Room…now on the 7th floor
Well, Matt is out of surgery and has been in recovery for the past couple of hours. He looks good…well, as good as someone who has just had their neck sliced open can look. It’s been a morning of mixed reviews and good news/bad news: The good news is that the scan showed that the… Continue reading Tales from the Waiting Room…now on the 7th floor
Threads of Gratitude (aka: “Seeing through a glass darkly”)
“Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.” I Corinthians 13:12b As I reflect on the journey of our last 13 months, I can see how God was orchestrating our lives to bring us to this point, this decisive moment. This experience of testing. And I’m grateful.… Continue reading Threads of Gratitude (aka: “Seeing through a glass darkly”)
Yes, there WILL be a test on this…
This will be a quick update. We have the dates scheduled for Matt’s procedures this week: Thursday (10-9) – he will have his CT and PT scans. I will have to drive him as the PT scan requires him to take a Valium and they will not allow him to drive home, nor will they… Continue reading Yes, there WILL be a test on this…
Watch my head spin!
Wheee!! That’s how I feel on this roller-coaster ride that has become my world these past few days. From the dizzying heights of euphoria and joy to the downhill free-fall that takes your breath away (and makes you feel like you’re going to throw up) to the depths of sadness and grief and confusion…Yeah, we’ve… Continue reading Watch my head spin!
Peace Like a River
Today’s the big day. We meet with the oncologist for our initial consultation. And I am totally at peace with whatever will be. Now, that doesn’t mean I don’t have my moments. I definitely do. I have moments where the inside of me is all twisted up like a big bowl of spaghetti noodles and… Continue reading Peace Like a River
South Beach Update – Week 9
What can I say about this week? I feel like I’ve lived a lifetime in the last three days. Still, we are continuing to live “on the Beach” as best we can. This week has offered numerous setbacks, and I’m not even referring to the Matt’s current health issues. As you may recall, we had… Continue reading South Beach Update – Week 9
Punctuation: Theme and Variations
Ain’t punctuation grand? Just think of all the ways we can use those little dots, squiggles, and lines to express a range of emotions. Take this sentence, for example: My husband has cancer. (A declaration of fact, which I learned today.) Now, just by changing that last little bit of punctuation, we can give a… Continue reading Punctuation: Theme and Variations