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Category Archives: Living with Ovarian Cancer
Taking the Side Roads in Life
In June we received the medical report that told us my cancer was ramping up and expanding into other organs. On that same day, I made a decision to shop for a new camera and live life doing some things I enjoy doing. Lately, I’ve been intentionally avoiding interstate travel, or even normal 4-lane roads,… Read More
Medical Update
Last week Ben and I decided that we really needed to give a medical update. Here’s a 3-minute update about how I’m doing right now. I’m so glad that the One who knows the details of our future goes before us today.
My Verse Part 2
I am FINALLY ready to embrace this verse completely! It has only taken me 7 months to find and hold onto the truths found within this verse! Yes, I have still been shying away from it for the last few months. Oh–I knew it was there, but I kept it at bay. And again, it… Read More
Scan Results and Camera Shopping
I had scans yesterday at Mayo in Jacksonville. We began early and were finished mid-afternoon. I don’t know how to beat around the bush, so we are just going to jump into the results. My CA 125 numbers went up a little bit from 259 to 276. So that’s not all bad, but it’s not… Read More
No Fear
Saturday, June 19th marked the 4th year I have been alive since being given a cancer diagnosis in Honduras. I can hardly believe the amount of “change” our family has endured! Today as I am writing I am reflecting on the very truth that not only am I alive–I am still feeling good (most of… Read More
Creativity in the Kitchen
My M2M (Moments 2 Meditate) challenge this month makes me happy because I enjoy creating and cooking in the kitchen. I am always tweaking or changing a recipe because of my dietary challenges and I love it when I discover a recipe that is a hit with the whole family. Today I’m going to share… Read More
More Questions than Answers
I have this little book in my windowsill in our kitchen. When I know we are not going to be home, I snap a picture of the days we will miss, so I don’t miss the opportunity to begin my day with a little nugget from the Bible. This was yesterday’s message. It was perfect… Read More
Days 1, 2, and 3 of the Alabama Trip
We made it to Birmingham on Thursday and have spent the most precious time with our good friends Rex and Diane Wadsworth. We have known them since our days in Fort Worth, Texas. We guessed we’ve been friends for almost 22 years. We just adored spending time with them and talking over hot coffee. Diane… Read More
Happy 1 Year!
A year ago on January 24, 2020 our doctors at Mayo gave me the prognosis of 1 year to a year and a half before this ovarian cancer would win the battle. Well–we are now past the one year mark! Woo Hoo! And not even appearing to be headed in the need for hospice anytime… Read More