Radiation

I am sorry for the absence of updates. I have been lacking words to describe what the past several weeks have been like. Even so I wanted to send a brief update as I know many of you have been wondering how we are doing.

I am thankful that the Lord has grabbed hold of me and has not let me go. I cannot imagine going through this without Him.

Radiation has not been as hard on my body as chemotherapy. I am tired but not chemo tired. I am making baby steps towards healing and even have mini ‘splurges’ of energy some days. I am thankful to be able to rest as needed and I am (still) learning to be okay with that.

The most obnoxious part of radiation is the hour and a half (or more) it takes each day to drive there, get zapped and then drive home.

My hair is slowly growing back, I joke that I look like a fledgling. The kids are enjoying rubbing my head and are fascinated with this process.

In the meantime several of you have reached out to us. The cards, the meals, the prayers, the encouraging words… all have meant so much to me. Countless times we have received a card, a text, an email or some other form of love from one of you at JUST the right moment. We have felt your prayers and your cheering, it has lifted our spirits and helped us to keep on going even when we have felt overwhelmed and too burdened to continue.

Even in this valley The Lord continues to walk with me. He has carried me in the harder moments. We are grateful.

A few pictures from the last few months—