Life in Full Swing

Well, it has been a few weeks since I’ve updated my blog. I guess I haven’t really had much to say – which I’m looking at as a good thing! I have felt pretty good. I still tire easily, get frustrated with my cosmetic challenges and have the occasional ache and nausea, but that severely pales in comparison to my great joy in not feeling any new knots around my eye/forehead area.

In the 6 or so weeks that we’ve been back into the swing of things, we have purposely tried to seize our days with fun activities. Our family has camped, canoed, hiked, ridden horses and had some one-on-time with some friends and extended family. We have been blessed with continued meals being brought to our home, and we even had a crew of 9 ladies from our church spend last Wednesday morning with me here at the house. 3 of the ladies planted fall flowers outside and the other 6 brought cleaning supplies and went to work throughout our entire house! Having 9 ambitious women working on our house for 2-3 hours resulted in our home being the cleanest it’s ever been, and allowed me the opportunity to bask in a tidy home while not having to lift a finger. I could get used to that! Thank you, ladies!!!

Jonathan and I will leave next Monday for Houston. We will have 3-4 days of appointments including: 2 CT scans, a PET scan, and appointments with the ophthalmologist, dermatologist, stem cell doctor and radiation oncologist. I have a peace within that all will be well. Please pray for clear scans, wisdom for each one of my doctors, and safe travels.

Here are some pictures of our activities – and maybe a couple of random ones . . .

Duck River
Duck River
Canoeing
Canoeing
A little side-tracked from the shopping list.
A little side-tracked from the shopping list.
Campfire
Campfire
Little Davey Crockett
Little Davy Crockett
Hiking
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Horseback Riding
Talking Tortilla
Talking Tortilla

10 thoughts on “Life in Full Swing

  1. I’m amazed that you’re feeling up to doing so much already! Thinking of you and hoping your appointments are going well this week. Praying that soon you will be able to put most of the daily worries behind you.

  2. We will be thinking of you as you travel back to Houston. All your prayer Angels will be working overtime. Love and Prayers from all of us here in Ga and Michigan.

    Millers & O Tooles

  3. Great to hear about the wonderful times you and your family have together.
    You are in our prayers always, think about you so much,
    and your beautiful family and parents.
    Wishing you all GOOD on your trip to Houston!
    Liz and Sam in Mississippi

    *the beach looks good, we live close and somehow we
    never go. Must change that………..

  4. It is wonderful to hear about your life back home with your family. We are praying for clear scans and a good report from all your doctors next week.

  5. Thank you for the update. We are happy to hear that your family is spending quality time together since you have been reunited. We will be praying for all to go well next week!

  6. So glad you are home and enjoying life with your family. Great photos! We will be praying for a good, safe trip to Houston and clear scans!!!

  7. That’s fantastic about your home! Bless those ladies; I know how much that helps. We are still thinking of you and lifting you up up up! Update us from Texas please. We love you. We still want to plan a visit, even if it’s a while down the road.

    Big love to all from Jen and the damfam…

  8. So glad to hear such a positive upbeat status on your reentry into family life. I love the pictures and it blesses to me hear how the body of Christ has been so sweet to respond to your needs. You will absolutely be in our prayers as you ready yourselves for a return trip to Houston. See you soon!
    Love you!
    Angie

  9. Thanks for sharing, so glad to hear and see the photos of the fun family times you are creating! Much love and prayer as you head into next week’s medical appointments.

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