Thursday, October 19, 2006
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Thirteen Blessings that have come out of the last two weeks
1. I'm alive. 90% of people who contract this type of cancer show no symptoms until the disease is in its end stages.2. Lifting restrictions mean no housework. My nails look amazing.3. For once, ALL of the clothes in my closet fit well. There's nothing like morphine and major surgery to knock off those last stubborn five pounds. 4. My family has been incredible. I couldn't manage without my mom here to keep things running and pick up the baby for me.5. Again, there is no doubt about how much my family loves me. My house is being professionally cleaned for the next six weeks!6. I have been overwhelmed with cards and words of kindness from all around the country.7. My local "village", including a church we have been attending less than a month, has overwhelmed us with delicious home-cooked meals delivered to the house.8. I've had more time to reflect on all of the little things in my life that bring me joy...listening to my children read, snuggling them, attending Bible study, sipping coffee with a friend...9. Not that there was a lot of doubt on this one, but this has all confirmed how much my body NEEDS exercise for stress management. Taking a (slow) walk yesterday was so wonderful that I'm longing for a hike on "my" mountain or my sunrise yoga class.10. This has been (and continues to be) an opportunity to exercise patience with the medical community (where are those final pathology reports?) , with others, and with myself.11. It has also been an opportunity for this very service-oriented person to allow herself and her family to be served (ouch!).12. For the next month or so, I have a LOT of grace extended to me. There are no expectations that I "should" do anything.13. I might actually have the time this year to start working on Christmas gifts before having to burn the midnight oil in December!
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You are as precious as a flesh and blood sister to me! I am thankful that God spared you and reminded those of us who know you what is truly important about life.
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