Have you ever found out what somebody did behind your back? Hopefully, it was a good thing. I will treasure good surprises! Unfortunately, I just found out that family members were intentionally holding back information about my mom's diagnosis and treatment. Why? I guess they just did not want me there. The Lord did not… Continue reading Let God Plead Your Case and Take Vengeance For You
Category: Jeremiah
For the Lord is the God of Recompense
Have you ever felt like someone was out to destroy you? I don't mean like in a superhero movie. I mean a person that is systematically trying to break down your reputation, bit by bit. At first, it makes you angry. Then, it makes you sad. At some point, you just let it go and… Continue reading For the Lord is the God of Recompense
Day 27: God Will Take Care Of All The Unseen Things
Today, my mom moves into an assisted living facility. I think she is ready to leave the hospital. I would be too, after almost a month! Today is Day 27 since my mom was taken to the hospital by ambulance. My mom's diagnosis was sudden and unexpected. I have had a month to process it,… Continue reading Day 27: God Will Take Care Of All The Unseen Things
Day 18: When You Fall, Get Back Up Again
Yesterday, I called my mom at the hospital. I received surprising news. She was waiting to move to rehabilitation. I know this was the plan, however I am still amazed. On Thursday, she had a 6 hour surgery to remove a tumor in her brain. Four days later, she is going to rehabilitation. That is… Continue reading Day 18: When You Fall, Get Back Up Again
Day 16: God Will Build Us Up
I went to see my mom yesterday. My kids got off the bus, had a snack, and we drove up to Baltimore to see my mom. It was quite a drive. It took over 3 hours to get there. We took detours through the park, on winding roads. We drove through neighborhoods with boarded up… Continue reading Day 16: God Will Build Us Up
Day 11: Reality Is Setting In
It has been 11 days since my mom was to the hospital by ambulance. She is scheduled for brain surgery on Thursday. I am still processing that she has a brain tumor and what is going happen after surgery. I feel all the emotions. I am not even doing the logistical stuff. My brother is… Continue reading Day 11: Reality Is Setting In
Day 4: Waiting For God’s Outcome
God knows us before we are even formed in the womb. God knows us inside and out. God knows the good parts of us and the parts that we try to hide. And, he loves us anyway. God knows how each piece of our lives will unfold. So, we need to let go of control… Continue reading Day 4: Waiting For God’s Outcome
Day 2: The Prognosis
This morning, I woke up wanting go back to sleep, but knowing sleep would not come to me. I was so anxious to hear news about my mom. My brother texted the group chain and said they have no updates at 6:45 am. Two hours later, I texted the group. I texted my sister. Text.… Continue reading Day 2: The Prognosis
When people show you their true nature, don’t get mad. Believe them.
Yesterday, a child in the neighborhood rang the doorbell. It was one of my son's friends. They play together, but not as much recently. I thought he wanted to play, so I told him we were going out and would be home tomorrow. He nodded. He had a handmade flyer in his hand, and asked… Continue reading When people show you their true nature, don’t get mad. Believe them.
Embrace This Beautiful Life 