Have you ever pleaded with God to give you what you want? When God answers prayers, he takes care of every detail. God knows us inside and out. We may not even know what we need. God does. When God answers prayers, it is all good. There are no tricks or deceit. God answers our… Continue reading Day 19: Let Go of Control
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 17: God’s Light Shines Everywhere
Three weeks ago, I would never have believed all that has happened. Three weeks ago, my mom was on vacation at the beach. I would never have guessed that she had a large brain tumor growing in her head. You never know what will happen tomorrow. I cannot take one day for granted. Each day… Continue reading Day 17: God’s Light Shines Everywhere
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 15: Thanking God For His Mercy
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
Embrace This Beautiful Life 