Random thinking.
When I told my 13-year-old granddaughter I had cancer, she whispered, “Are you afraid?” I said yes. Had to be honest. But yes, I am not looking forward to possible fatigue, nausea, weight loss, mouth sores, burns from radiation. Who wants to suffer? But I am not afraid of dying. I am afraid of leaving my […]
Since we heard the news, not a single day has gone by without some message, card, visit, food, and so many prayers. I’m overwhelmed at the amount of support we’ve received. You can’t imagine how much this encourages me. I now look forward to the contacts each day and they lift my spirits immensely, for […]
My brother Fredrick is in the hospital recuperating from cancer treatment. He was diagnosed a few months ago. Crazy when you think that none of my 80 plus immediate family members has dealt with this before. I know we have been blessed with good health, but it was very hard to tell my mama that another of […]
After learning I have cancer, the outpouring of words, prayers and support have been a healing balm to our souls. Bill and I are so grateful! We know we will not walk through this pathway alone. This cancer is anal cell carcinoma, uncommon, I had never heard of it before. Stage 2 because it was […]
My life journey has taken a sharp turn. I have cancer. Bill and I found out about 10 days ago and waited to tell everyone until we shared with our college students. Tentatively, on November 26th I will begin six weeks of chemo and radiation. A tough treatment, but effective. I’m sorry we couldn’t tell […]