Forward to Week Three!!

           We have been home since Friday and have enjoyed a very relaxing and uplifting weekend.  We’ve enjoyed good conversation with Erik and a delicious steak dinner.  I had a great time on Saturday morning with grandson Dylan J.  We went to Waffle House (doesn’t get much better than that!) and enjoyed a great breakfast and good conversation.  These Saturday morning breakfast excursions could become a regular event! 

We met with several friends and enjoyed great conversation and laughter about life and circumstances.  And, of course, on Sunday we were in church and listened to great words from Pastor Andy about hope and keeping our eyes on things unseen.  The discussion time in our Connections Class (Sunday School for adults) was excellent as usual!

            I jumped the gun on National Cheeseburger Day (NCD).  I thought it was yesterday but my son and my nephew both saw fit to set me straight!!  Thank you my young padawans!!  But, who really cares if it's NCD or not?!  Any excuse to eat a good cheeseburger.  No, I don’t need an excuse to eat a cheeseburger.  Quite possibly my favorite food in the world!

            And now, it’s time to prepare for week three.  I’m experiencing some mouth soreness which was foretold by my doctors.  I’m experiencing xerostomia (dry mouth) and my taste buds are feeling the effects.  Some foods taste really bad.  Sad to say (facetious marks) soda tastes horrible, so that’s out of the diet.  Still keeping my positive attitude that God will sustain me through these treatments and I will not have to endure too much. 

On that comment, a thought:  Which is the greater testimony?  If we ask God to deliver us from harm or hurt and He does?  Or, if we persist in our faith and positive confession in spite of the harm or hurt?  Any thoughts?

I am saddened though.  If you know me at all, you know I love my swimming pool in the backyard.  Unfortunately, the doctors have prudently advised that I stay out of the pool due to the feeding tube (I guess I agree it’s probably a pretty good idea!  Although, I was thinking of Saran-wrapping my belly so I could jump in!).  And Muggy is militant about me not getting wet!!

I know the thoughts and prayers are making a difference in our situation and I wish to humbly thank each and every one of you for them. 

Thanks for reading!  And thanks to the many who have positively commented about the blog!  It is very therapeutic for me; and efficient.  It’s the best method for me to keep many informed.  And Frank told me this is the first blog he’s ever read or commented on!!  Share the blog with others if you’d like.

Blessings!