I Did NOT See It Coming

I Did NOT See It Coming

I really, really wasn’t worried about this doctor’s appointment. It was simply a “let’s check in and just make sure we’re still on track” type of meeting. After all the pleasantries and quick questions, I was almost out the door when my doctor wanted to confirm just...
Anxiety, a Purple Folder, and Joy

Anxiety, a Purple Folder, and Joy

The conversation went like this:  Would you share your story about journeying through cancer? And would you share how you were able to find joy in the middle of your story? And how you’ve been able to find joy on this side of your story? <gulp> That’s a TALL...
Praying with Gratitude Even When Life is Hard

Praying with Gratitude Even When Life is Hard

The waiting was getting to me, so I decided to make the phone call. I’d been waiting all week to hear test results from my doctor. Now, you might be thinking this is related to cancer, but, nooooo… Covid-19! Ugh! I woke up early last Monday with a high fever, chills,...
Let’s Talk Some More About ‘Does Prayer Even Work’

Let’s Talk Some More About ‘Does Prayer Even Work’

“Show me your ways, O Lord…” Psalm 25:4 What an eye-opening experience it has been as I’ve made this simple phrase the focus of how I pray each day. The past few days I’ve been praying it with an emphasis on ME. (Hah! Sounds a bit to true-to-life.) Last week I prayed...