Loose Ends

• Mom's surgical procedure for the skin cancer was taken care of Thursday. She has 12 stitches and did very well with the whole thing. We went to Walmart after for her prescriptions and she found a rocking chair in the baby furniture section to sit in while I ran around collecting a cart full of things I needed. She's a trooper. We go back in 2 weeks for stitch removal and follow up. 

she's a trooper

• Got a phone call from Mom's social worker about a lead on another assisted living place that is now taking medicaid. We have an appointment to tour it next week. I'm excited. Mom is not. 

• Hubby and I spent a productive day Wed. running errands, mostly in preparations for his mission trip. Immunizations, tools, etc. Just 2 weeks till he leaves. I have surrendered all roller-coastery type feelings to God and am moving forward as positively as I can.

• Today we will also be running around... the baby needs new shoes. I mean Ruby Tuesday needs new shoes. I mean my car needs new tires. I'm excited for this to happen which tells you  a) how rough my car is driving with 2 bald tires. b) how dull my life is when I'm not working. 

• I am gaining confidence in using my new smart phone. I am starting to really like it. And possible I have lost some weight in my fingers. 

learning how to use the camera AND post them to facebook. all while at work... shameless. 

• My camilla bush is blooming. My lawn desperately needs mowing. I washed my car in the sunshine yesterday. All definite signs that Spring has Sprung!

taken on Friday. will it bloom for Easter?

• Last night I went to supper with friends and then on to Good Friday Worship Service. It was both solemn and joyous. Looking forward to Worship Sunday morning as we celebrate the full meaning of Resurrection Sunday and the Hope that is Christ Jesus.

Happy Easter! HE IS RISEN.

taken today (Sat.)

the "C" Word

Got the call today from the dermatologist regarding my mothers biopsy. It is as the Dr. suspected: Basil Cell Carcinoma. Skin Cancer. But, if you are going to get skin cancer, the technician who called me said, this is the better one to get as it is treatable and not likely to spread. Mom will need to have a fairly simple procedure done in their office, much like the biopsy, to remove the offensive area and around it. We scheduled the procedure for 2 weeks from today.

Mom is handling the news well... a little freaked by that C word, but still taking it in and processing it. We appreciate your prayers.

Invitation to the Party

My heart is sorrow filled even as I cling to the peace that passes understanding. Dear friends of ours are facing the toughest, darkest moment as a battle with cancer nears the end.....

Michael had a bone marrow transplant several months ago and was doing well.... but last week found him back in ICU down in Seattle with a serious lung infection and Graft VS Host Disease present....  the doctors have been doing everything they can to bring it under control.... there have been several serious heart episodes on top of it all.... and now it seems Jesus has issued the invitation for Michael to come home. 

this excerpt, from  Michael's Caring Bridge Journal, written by his beautiful wife Catherine, gives a taste of the commitment and faith that is sustaining them during this very painful and difficult time.

This morning as I was wrestling with my God, feeling at times the frantic desperation that sucks the very breath out of me, and surrendering to the sweet peace that passes understanding, I received a gift from the Lord. He told me that 'Preparations were being made for my beloved husbands Home Coming Party. There was a lot to do, and all the invitations were sent out throughout the heavens and the saints were gathering.One of the first people in line to greet him after Jesus was going to be Job. As they see each other for the first time, there is instant recognition and they embrace as two valiant men that God has found blameless and upright. All heaven cheers....'

please hold this precious family in your prayers as the end is so very near.