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Remember that our days are numbered, so let us use our time wisely to love God and others, for our true life is found in Him. “So teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” Psalm 90:12 This recent season in my life has reminded me of how fast…

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Whirlpools

Being sick messes with my mind now that chemo is over with.  It doesn’t matter what kind of sickness it is either. I’m currently out sick with the flu. So far, that’s meant 4 days of being stuck at home and not feeling well. This tends to cause my mind to go places. I’m automatically…

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Whole Heart

Loss makes us question things. We ask God why things didn’t happen the way we planned. Why do things we ask for not live? Why don’t things happen the way we pray for them to? Loss hurts. It simply doesn’t always look the way that we want. Miracles don’t always happen the way that we…

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Loved Ones

Friday, March 27th 2015 J.t. Hardin passed away. J.t. had leukemia and was only 24 years old. We met when we were doing chemotherapy together and were the only younger people there. Because of that, J.t. has always had a special place in my heart. After learning about his passing, yesterday was very hard for…

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Beyond Worry

I worry even though I know God is in control of the situation. Worry is the senseless process of cluttering up tomorrow’s opportunities with leftover problems from today. Wow. My last blog update was almost a year ago. That simply goes to show how easily we can get caught up in the busyness of this…

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HEal CANcer

… because He can heal cancer. Where to begin… First of all I want to apologize to all those who are constantly asking when I will post my next blog. I’m sorry it has taken so long. Please understand that it has been difficult for me to take the time to sit down and reminisce…

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With His Love

Is my cancer gone or do I still have it? All that matters is God is a mighty savior. With His love, He calms my fears. He will take care of me. April 9th I went to Kirklin Clinic to have a PET scan and to visit my doctor. All day I had people posting…

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iPlan

Why? Where do I go from here? God knows why and He knows where. He holds my future. January 8th I went to Kirklin Clinic to visit my doctor for a checkup. He said he thought the treatments had gone well and I wouldn’t go back to see him until April for a PET scan.…

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Keep On Keeping On

Sometimes it’s hard. I just have to remember to keep on. I’m almost there. It’s almost over. I feel terrible for not working on my blog sooner! I’ve put off writing it because it started to feel more like homework and I just haven’t been in the right mind frame to really express my feelings…

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Bigger Than The Goliath At Six Flags

It’s like being on a rollercoaster. Up and down, up and down. Each day is a new one. I don’t know what to expect… But He does. I’ve decided to combine a few treatments into this one blog. I’m so behind on updating everyone and I’ve almost turned my blogging into homework which I usually…

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Extra, Extra! Read All About It!

Just when we are in our weakest moments, God sheds light of good news. And I’m going to shine my light. October 2nd couldn’t get here fast enough. It was my 5th chemotherapy treatment and also a very big day. I was to have another PET scan done to see the progress of my cancer.…

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More Ways Than One

Cancer isn’t just something to conquer physically. It’s more of a mental game than anything. That’s the way the devil can really get to you… Mentally. Two days before September 18th, I began to feel the nerves kicking in. I started becoming very anxious about what was going to happen Tuesday… Another round of chemotherapy.…

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Opened Eyes

Even the smallest of things are privileges. Sometimes we just don’t realize how great they are. On September 4th, we left for Kirklin Clinic once again. Our first stop, however, was to a wig shop in Birmingham. They didn’t have the exact wig that I had ordered but I ended up finding the perfect on…

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Mirror, Mirror On The Wall

We live in a world obsessed with physical beauty. All of us who know and love our Lord Jesus share an inner beauty. That’s the secret! Our beauty is the beauty of the Lord himself. August 21st was my second round of chemotherapy. When we arrived at Kirklin Clinic the first thing I had done…

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Blessings Through Raindrops

When we feel too weak to go on, God never stops blessing us even in the smallest ways. On Tuesday August 7th, I went back to Kirklin Clinic. I first met with my doctor to get the results from my bone marrow biopsy, CT scan, and pulmonary test. All results came back with good news.…

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Developing Endurance

Sometimes life throws trials our way… It’s how we handle those trials that make a difference. Turn to God. Let’s start from the beginning… Back in November (2011), I found a lump on the left side of my neck. It’s normal for people my age to randomly have lymph nodes swell up, whether it be…

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