Thoughts Along Life's Journey
It seems the last several months of my life have truly been filled with a keen awareness of “never knowing what a day may bring forth.” I was set to begin radiation therapy this week but received a call from the doctor this morning… Continue Reading “Facing The Unknown”
I arrived at the hospital in good time yesterday. It was my first visit to this particular hospital in Portsmouth where I will be receiving all the radiation treatments. It was impressive upon first sight. The staff are impressive too with their care and… Continue Reading “Click, Click, Whirrrrrrrr……”
My family and I can hardly find words to fully express what the outpouring of your love has meant to us this past week. So many of you came to the Memorial Service last Sunday. The sanctuary was packed and afterwards we were told… Continue Reading “A Week Gone By”
It was 10:20 this morning when my Dad exhaled on earth and inhaled in Heaven. He left this present world peacefully and I know entered Heaven joyfully. He was so looking forward to his Heavenly trip. He spoke of Heaven so much these past… Continue Reading “My father is with my Father”
Yesterday was a tough day for my Dad. His weakened legs makes it increasingly difficult to walk, and when sitting or laying down, he has to have his head just right in order to breathe easily. Getting a deep breath is a feat. … Continue Reading “It happened This Morning”
How many people would be hooked up to an oxygen machine, feel exhausted after morning shaving, endure a constant “bloated” feeling from fluid retention, and still say in all sincerity while getting into bed at night, “It’s been another good day”. That’s my Dad.… Continue Reading “Another Good Day”
Well, here’s a surprise for you. It certainly was for my parents last night at midnight…but I’m getting ahead of myself. I have to back up a few days to begin this story… First of all, you’ll be happy with me to know that… Continue Reading “Up, Up, And Away!”
You already know last week was not the best concerning the guitar strings. I grew another one and another one, and this week…..yes, another one. I am better understanding the “web” in Axillary Web Syndrome. I’m branching out all across my abdomen. If it… Continue Reading “What? More Guitar Strings?”
It’s Easter. I would love to celebrate today in church but the infamous “guitar strings” are keeping me at home. It’s okay. I will celebrate in my heart. I would like to share something of today with you and so I share one of… Continue Reading “The Folded Napkin”
The “guitar strings” are still there and may be for some time. There is so little known about lymphatic cording. In some women the cords last 2-3 months while in others they last a year. Pain levels are also individual, from very little in… Continue Reading “Still Strumming”
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