Cancer Journey

What REALLY Matters

I have been in the hospital for a month, so it goes without saying that it is good to be home! I went into the emergency room sometime in February with uncontrolled pain. It is a terrible part of my disease that healthy bone marrow is being crowded out by cancer cells. In my case,Continue reading “What REALLY Matters”

I Am: The Good Shepherd

I am the good shepherd. John 10:11 I love studying the bible. I see new things and learn new things each time. The passage in John 10:1-18 is a rather long one to copy into this blog, so I would encourage you to read it for yourself. In it, Jesus uses the analogy of theContinue reading “I Am: The Good Shepherd”

I Am: The Bread of Life

“I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger. And whoever believes in me shall never thirst.”(John 6:35; This discussion is based on all of John 6) Jesus has been speaking and teaching to the crowds around the Sea of Galilee. A large crowd was following him because of his miraculousContinue reading “I Am: The Bread of Life”

“I AM”

We frequently use the phrase “I am” to describe ourselves to someone we recently met. In a brief sentence we sum up something that is most important to us or to our identity. We may say, “I am Jake’s mother” or “I am Lizzy’s father”. Or “I am married” or “single”. We may say weContinue reading ““I AM””

The Seeds and the Sower

There is a parable about how each heart receives the gospel. Jesus gave the parable of the Seeds and the Sower which he then explained to his disciples. In reading it, Jesus describes different reactions people have to the Word of God. It begs the questions, “Which example are you?” “Hear then the parable ofContinue reading “The Seeds and the Sower”

This is the Will of God

Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 How does this happen? How do I “rejoice always”, “pray without ceasing” and “give thanks in all circumstances”? I can’t. I never could do this on my own, and I struggle toContinue reading “This is the Will of God”

Homesick

Friday, September 28, 2018 Is it weird to do an update here? Now? It’s been almost 2 years since my last post. (My mind is going to some movie scene “Father, It’s been 2 years since my last confession.” But I’m not Catholic, so I’ll try to quiet that voice and get on with writing.)Continue reading “Homesick”

60 Days

Friday, November 18, 2016 It is now 60 days post transplant! It is one of those markers that for me means one less medication and being done with my hepa-filter mask in all circumstances.My mom has just left after coming out to help us again. She took me to my driving appointments, practiced in theContinue reading “60 Days”

Losing My Hair

Thursday, August 25, 2016 I am halfway there! I went through the stem cell extraction. It went well – I think. I started off strong with almost no reactions to the chemo. “This is going well.” I thought. “Almost too well…is it working?”. Then it hit hard and fast and all at once. Thursday, AugustContinue reading “Losing My Hair”

Into the Unknown

Monday, July 25, 2016 Today I woke up, looked at the calendar, and started to freak out – this is happening soon! In seven days I start at Stanford! I don’t even really know what I am getting myself into. They have a whole binder dedicated to give “information” about what to expect, but IContinue reading “Into the Unknown”