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Father's Day 2017. 6/15/2017

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I think back to October 5, 2013 all the time. The day of Dad's seizure. And then I think back to that cold hospital room where we heard the news. Cancer. I feared Thanksgiving and Christmas where Dad wasn't there, I feared birthdays and special moments without him, and I feared a Father's Day without celebrating the best Dad in the world.  And it's amazing, because when I think back on this and then pull out my devotional...I find God speaking to my heart so clearly:  "Apart from Me you can do nothing. On days when the tasks before you seem overwhelming, remember this: I am with you, ready to help. Take a moment to rest in My loving Presence. Whisper: Surely the Lord is in this place." Well, in honor of my amazing Dad, here's my Father's Day letter: Dad, You probably don't remember this, as those days after your seizure were a whirlwind, but there was a conversation, a moment that to this day gives me chills. It was the moment I knew I had the most...

Hi, Yes We Are Still Here. Dad Update 6/9/2017

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Hi, yes sorry I realized today that my last post was when my adorable nephew was born, and that's been ALMOST one month now- wow how time flies when you're having fun! We have been staying busy, as the summer days have proven to be even MORE busy than we could have imagined- between graduation parties, weddings, baptisms, and family vacations- we have been running from one thing to the other! Dad continues to feel well, as it's been almost a year since he stopped chemotherapy! Our next MRI isn't scheduled until the end of July, and right now that seems so far away! Y'all, I can't even begin to share how "weird" it is to not have appointments at the Cancer Clinic at least once a month- but it's a "weird" that I will gladly take! Dad was recently featured on the Cancer Clinic's Facebook page in honor of Brain Cancer Awareness Month.  As always, I'm so incredibly proud of these two- their fight, faith and unconditional love continues...