He Leadeth Me

As most of you know, I am a "glass half full" rather than a "glass half empty" person. When writing the title to this blog post, it was very tempting to say "very serious illness" rather than Cancer. Cancer is such an ugly word. But that is what it is, and I needed to say the word to acknowledge exactly what God and I along with my family and friends are fighting together. Obviously there are some really pitsy things about what I'm going though. (Is pitsy still a word or did it disappear in the 70's)? Pain Fear Worry Having to sleep in your recliner because the bed is so uncomfortable Doctor's appointments (lots of them) What would I do without my precious husband taxi driver? Medicines (although I am thankful for them) Missing getting to do the things you love to do like wrestle with your grandsons, make trips to Houston and go to church But there are some up sides too! Since I'm a "glass half full kind of girl" you'll hear...

I have received so many precious FB messages and cards while I have been recuperating. I thought I'd share one of the most precious. I love you Nana. I hope you get better soon! I love you, and I hope you get better soon. I have this Bible story about Jonah. I love you Nana, and I'll see you when I leave your house. This card was dictated and written verbatim by his mom. Along with the card came a picture of Jonah and another person. When I asked who the other person was, he said, "You Nana." I should have known. I had red hair. He told me to read this every morning BEFORE I drink my coffee. I am not a coffee drinker, but apparently, someone in his house is! My 3 Grandsons are GREAT therapy!

In case anyone ever doubted that my husband is an angel, here is definite proof. Kelly is a Craigslist surfer and she found this 72 drawer card catalogue for an excellent price. David insisted that he, Kelly and Adrian go see the piece of furniture, send me photos (what did we do before iphones?) and then buy it for me if it was "meant to be." Well of course it was meant to be. It will probably live in the grandchildren room when it is all ready and hold crayons, tinker toys, hot wheels, marbles, and maybe even someday Barbie clothes. Good Medicine--I am feeling better already!

Modern Science has provided us with many miracle drugs that help us get through painful surgeries. But our God has provided us with even more miracles to help us get through those times. I had three such little miracles today. RX#: CWG RX#:AMG RX#:DSR The smaller two little prescriptions crawl over to my chair, pull themselves up and just smile at me. What a pick-me-up! My older prescription read our favorite funny book together and then his mom sent this text to me after they left to go home: "It was so great to see Nana! When I wasn't seeing her for all those days, I was really worried about her but now I feel better. I think I really did make Nana feel better. (long silence). Mom, I think I'm filled with happy tears (as he wiped his eyes.)

If you had told me a week ago, I would have this picture of me on my blog, I would have told you you were CRAZY! Not my best pic ever! But as my daughter, Kelly, aptly put it, this might be Happy Memory #1/Post Mastectomy. My sweet daughters found a way to wash my hair, which was driving me absolutely crazy. They learned how to do this from our great Messiah, as he was willing to wash his disciples dirty feet. HAPPY MEMORY #1 More to follow!