A coffee and my Bible. An unanswered why and uncontrollable tears. This is how I started my day. I trust Jesus. I know the Word of God is Truth. I have seen beautiful things come from ugly things this year. But I still have mornings of whys. I’ve wondered why I got cancer. Not in a…… Continue reading Great and Unsearchable Things
Category: Breast Cancer
6 Things I’m Gonna Do After My Exchange Surgery
Sleep. I have slept in a reclined position or on my back since February 25. That’s 145 uncomfortable nights, but who’s counting? Praise God for my super hero Dr. Testroet. Those little white pills she prescribed for me are the only reason I currently catch enough Zzzzzs to function like a human. Hold Sully. My dear friend Mara has…… Continue reading 6 Things I’m Gonna Do After My Exchange Surgery
An Open Thank You Letter to John Piper
Dear Mr. Piper, It is 1997. I am 21 years old, and I just hopped into a van with six of my friends to drive 17 hours from Ames, Iowa to Austin, Texas for the Passion ’97 Conference. I have no idea who you are. Just a name and a photo. A middle-aged man who…… Continue reading An Open Thank You Letter to John Piper
Aunt Hildy’s Vision – The Holy Places in Cancer and Grief
The night before my surgery, I received this email from my great-uncle Marlowe. HILDY HAS BEEN FEELING PUNK THE LAST FEW DAYS AND WENT TO BED EARLY TONIGHT. I WAS WASHING DISHES WHEN SHE CALLED ME TO THE BEDROOM. SHE SAID THIS IS STRANGE. “I’VE BEEN HEARING THE VOICE OF MY FATHER PRAYING FOR…… Continue reading Aunt Hildy’s Vision – The Holy Places in Cancer and Grief
Further Still – A Poem by Beth Moore
I found this poem during one of my middle of the night reading sessions. And as I am at the start of what is likely going to be a not-so-good sleep night, I am encouraged by it again. It is beautifully written. Enjoy. Further Still In that lonely place ~ No friend can go ~…… Continue reading Further Still – A Poem by Beth Moore