September 5
Two weeks away...and a surprise rolled up in my drive way. On my birthday - Friday, September 5 - Brandon, Amy and Rain came over after work to bring me my "happy!" Upon their arrival to the house, bathroom breaks were needed by all before we left to go eat. Even Charles!
Standing by the truck that was started waiting to leave, Brandon asked who was that coming up the drive way. I didn't know. The only one I knew that had a car like that was ...KACY!!!?????
Crying, hugging, laughing and grabbing Amy for balance I was shocked to see Hunter, Kacy and Archer! What a great way to help the time go by.
During the 5 day stay, Charles and I were taken care of. The kids cooked for us! It was wonderful. Also, Kacy prepared over 15 meals for the freezer so Charles would have something to warm up during my convalescence.
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My Archer who is 15 months old and met PawPaw for the first time on this trip, was such a blessing to have around. We read books, played in the water hose, rocked, and watched the fans go round and round in every room at his insistence.
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Since I posted this blog, I have been so humbled by the outpouring of posts, promises or prayers, and uplifting reports of others' relatives who have faced this same journey and are living to tell about it. Cancer is a ruthless disease. So many are touched by its occurrence.
One friend made the post worth it for me. She messaged me with news that she too had similar issues and has made an appointment to see about it. Praise God!
It goes without saying that I am skiddish with this diagnosis. My mother had colon cancer when I was a teenager. We have just remembered the devastation of September 11, 2001. Mine started on September 10th one day before. I lost my sister, Judith Anne Dossett Loflin Hendrix to cancer. And then...the unthinkable, my brother Robert Edward Dossett was diagnosed with cancer and has since changed his address to heaven. So, the story in my head can be one of fear, worry, and/or sadness.
But, then I hear from Ryan....Brandon....or Brent....and Kacy drives up my driveway. Or my children by marriage call to check on me. Friends call, text, email. Family reaches out with support. My brother Sammy calls and cracks a joke.
September 12
And the count down continues. I am now at SIX more days until surgery. I have had many occasions to turn toward Jesus and His loving grace. This is such a time. I am so grateful to be able to rest in word.
"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." Romans 8:28
Cancer, It Is
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