In a tragedy, it is sometimes easier to believe in God because there is no choice if you want to live. Although it was hard, God helped me through cancer in a miraculous way. My body was the battleground of a chemo, radiation, and Stage 4 […]
Tag: anxiety
Dealing with Dread
Scanxiety Dread and fear are too familiar to cancer patients. It’s everpresent when we face upcoming scans, tests, and results appointments. It’s traumatic to wait and possibly find out that you gave everything you had and are at the end of your strength, and the treatment […]
Consider the Birds
My mom’s backyard is a virtual vacation spot for the birds. They come to mom’s house every day, knowing they will always have something to eat, drink, and a safe place to build nests. In all my years of watching birds, I’ve never seen them fret. […]
Facing the Worst
What if the worst thing we can imagine actually were to happen? Would we know how to face it? Close family members of mine and friends are going through some challenging and trying times right now. As I’ve been praying for them, I remember my torment […]
Brains, Beans, and Boundaries
Maybe you are great with boundaries, or perhaps like me, you’ve had to learn the hard way.