February 2022

The Breast Cancer Diaries | Part 7

NOTE: This is part 7 in this series, click for part 1,  part 2, part 3, part 4,  part 5, and part 6. Sunday January 30, 2022 | Holding On To Hope Last Sunday I was sad and emotional. I had no energy and my hair was falling out. I could barely get off the couch and I felt guilty. Was this because of chemo [...]

January 2022

The Breast Cancer Diaries | Part 6

NOTE: This is part 6 in this series, click for part 1,  part 2, part 3, part 4, and part 5   Before It All Starts December 29, 2021 | Wednesday Somehow I’m lucky enough to have everyone home with me for the start of everything. Ethan has been living and working in North Carolina and he finished his job up there and moved back home for [...]

The Breast Cancer Diaries | Part 5

  NOTE: This is part 5 in this series, click for part 1,  part 2, part 3 and part 4. Christmas Week 12/20/21 | Monday Even though I continually look to God for comfort throughout this trial my mind is a mess. By that I mean my thoughts wander- I wake up thinking about all the appointments and things to come, Christmas presents I need [...]

January 2022

The Breast Cancer Diaries | Part 4

The Breast Cancer Diaries | Part 4  NOTE: This is part 4 in this series, click for part 1,  part 2, and part 3. Step by Step December 16, 2021 I’m thinking about the long in-between and all the stress of wanting to know whether I had cancer or not. I just wanted to know and waiting for the answer was hard. It’s [...]

December 2021

The Breast Cancer Diaries | Part 3

NOTE: This is part 3 in this series, click for part 1 and for part 2 Thanksgiving Break November 22, 2021 | Monday “Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy. Those who go out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves with them.” Psalms 126:5-6 We made it to our mountain getaway. The little [...]

The Breast Cancer Diaries | Part 2

The Waiting - the Long In-between November 4, 2021 | Thursday It’s one day before my mammogram and ultra sound. One day before knowing if I’m healthy or if I have cancer. It’s been approximately one month since I tried to make this appointment. There was nothing earlier. I tried. One month seems like a long time to wait to know if you’re [...]

The Breast Cancer Diaries | Part 1

  The Breast Cancer Diaries | Part 1 I’m writing this journal as a way to process what’s happening and share this story with those who may want to follow along. I want to remember the details- the fear and the hope. I want to remember when I’m on the other side how God has been with me through it all. My [...]

January 2021

Seeking Surf

What is it that brings you peace and freedom from fears during these Covid days? For me, it's time spent being refreshed by God's Word, reading a good book, and time at the beach. It's important to break away from the routines, the endless news cycle, and places of restriction. I try to make sure my kids get this too. I'm [...]