Yesterday, I went see my mom in the hospital. It took 3 hours to get there again. By the time we got there, I was not cheery and enthusiastic, like I should have been. I am accepting my mom's diagnosis. She is not the same, but she still remembers all of us. Do you ever… Continue reading Day 22: God Makes Us Strong
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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 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
God Can Make The Impossible, Possible
Last night, I watched the movie, "Breakthrough". Wow, it was an amazing testimony to the power of faith, prayer and God's almighty power. The movie was based on a true story and shows how God continuously works miracles in our lives, even now in 2019. Have you ever had a miracle in your life? I… Continue reading God Can Make The Impossible, Possible
The Rewards of Prayer Are Better Than Any Fad or Quick Remedy
It is easy to fall out of the habit of reading the bible and praying. We went on a vacation, and now I am trying to get back into a routine. The laundry is piled up. Suitcases are stacked by the door. I believe that reading the bible is more important. I have to start… Continue reading The Rewards of Prayer Are Better Than Any Fad or Quick Remedy
Embrace This Beautiful Life 