Cancer Journey

My walk through breast cancer and treatments

A Time to Speak
Last year around this time, there were things that I found upsetting in modern politics. As I sat in Church in an hour of prayer, I laid it all out before God and asked, “Should I speak?” And I very clearly felt Him say no. It was not the time. I didn’t understand...
Health Update Post Infusion 1
I had my first infusion for what I've been thinking of as my "cancer blocker treatment" on January 7, so today, over two weeks later, I figured it would be a good time to update you on how I'm doing. These infusions are NOT full chemo. They're somewhat similar to...
On His Will and Our Ill
"It's never God's will that you're sick. Jesus healed everyone. Just claim that healing." Several times both through my original cancer journey and this latest drama, I've heard this. And well before my own health troubles, I've heard it too. Have you? Or perhaps this...
The Health Update
I'm writing this over Thanksgiving weekend. Since Xoe is home, that means I'm back at my desk in the kitchen, where it's chillier than I'd like in the winter...but where I have a fabulous view out the window. The winter birds are now hopping around--always there, in...

Here’s your place for all the posts I wrote pertaining to my cancer journey, either factual or reflective.

A Time to Speak

A Time to Speak

It’s time for me to speak about the current situation in the United States. And to invite you into the dialogue.

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Strange Timing

Strange Timing

When God is at work, sometimes the strangest coincidences happen, even in the writing life of an author.

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43 Things

43 Things

Today I turn 43! So here are 43 things that have proven important to me in the last year.

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One Year

One Year

It’s been a year since I began my cancer treatments. Now I’m done…and reflecting on all I’ve learned and been through.

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Inspiring

Inspiring

When we let Jesus take full possession of our heart, He does amazing things.

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42 Things

42 Things

Today I turn 42! So here are 42 things that have proven important to me in the last year.

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Happy Endings

Happy Endings

I love stories with happy endings…but sometimes I need the stories with rocky middles too.

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Why?

Why?

“Why?” may be one of the fundamental questions people ask…but it’s only helpful when approached in the right way.

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These Bodies

These Bodies

Sometimes we fall into the trap of thinking are bodies are less important than our souls. But Christ defies that reasoning.

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