My mom had surgery yesterday. They removed 78% of the tumor from her brain. It went well. We were able to see her last night. She was smiling and talking. She said that she felt so much better and wondered how long she had the tumor. Out of all the possible outcomes, this was a… Continue reading Day 15: Thanking God For His Mercy
Day 14: We Wait
My kids started their first day back to school today. They were all smiles and excited for their new start to the school year. We are going to pick them up soon and go the hospital. Today is my mom's surgery. So far, everything is going fine. Last night, I had a dream. We were… Continue reading Day 14: We Wait
Day 13: Life Will Not Be the Same
My mom's surgery is tomorrow. My kids start school again tomorrow. I was distracted today with back to school preparations. I *almost* didn't think about the surgery tomorrow. It is in the back of my mind, lingering. Thoughts about the surgery invade my thoughts, as I try to push the thoughts back again. My kids… Continue reading Day 13: Life Will Not Be the Same
Day 12: Don’t Worry, God Is In Charge
Today was a busy day. I started the day by dropping off my son at a friend's house. Then, I took my daughter to the Ear, Nose and Throat Doctor to check her out. He doctor said that nothing she has is cancerous. Praise God! I was hoping this trip would be an extra cautious… Continue reading Day 12: Don’t Worry, God Is In Charge
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 10: God, Carry Me Through This Season of Life
Today, is the 10th day since I found out my mom has a tumor in her brain. Its been over a week since I heard the diagnosis. She will live a month, without treatment. With surgery, she is expected to live two years. She will never be able to live on her own again. Today,… Continue reading Day 10: God, Carry Me Through This Season of Life
Day 9: God Bestows a Crown of Beauty Instead of Ashes
We have the opportunity to be thankful each day. We can be thankful for another day and more time to spend with family. We can be thankful for the good things that happen to us and the people that make time to see us. Don't worry about what others say or think about you. Be… Continue reading Day 9: God Bestows a Crown of Beauty Instead of Ashes
Day 8: Don’t Worry About Tomorrow
It has been a week, since I found out that my mom has a tumor in her brain. The doctor said that she had a month to live, if it was not detected. The surgery is a week from today. I am thankful to have this time with her. I feel like it is a… Continue reading Day 8: Don’t Worry About Tomorrow
Let Go, and Let God Fight For You
If you are like me, you have mistakes. I have done things that you regret. I wish that I could go back and change them, but I cannot. Luckily, God forgives me. God forgives you. God gives us second chances, with no strings attached. God is that good. People on earth are not so forgiving.… Continue reading Let Go, and Let God Fight For You
Day 7: Keeping My Eyes Focused On The Lord
Yesterday was another day full of unexpected news. My mom was released from the hospital on Tuesday and went home to my sister's house. Yesterday, I called to check on my mom, and she said there were complications. Oh no. "What complications?" I ask. My mom said, not with her, with other sick people in… Continue reading Day 7: Keeping My Eyes Focused On The Lord
Embrace This Beautiful Life 