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Laugh at Yourself
At my fourth chemo, my blood counts were great. The nurse told me to keep on doing what I’d been doing. At first I wondered — be horribly sick? That works? Then I remembered. After the third chemo I took medicine that … Continue reading
Discipline: A new understanding
**This post was written on Tuesday, May 27, 2008 and originally published on a blog site that is now closed.** Tomorrow is Chemo 4. Chemo 1 was tentative – what would it be like? Chemo 2 was “okay.” I knew … Continue reading
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Tagged cancer, chemo, Christian, God, gracious receiver, Hebrews, joy, peace, thankful
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Family Funnies During Cancer, Part 3
We were explaining to the girls that I wouldn’t be having surgery. Instead, I would be having some really strong medicine that would make me tired. Daddy was going to need help from the girls. My six year old piped up: “We … Continue reading
The Other Side of the Valley of Cancer
You might be surprised, disappointed or even angry to find so many issues in your life post treatment. Recovery can be stunningly slower than your exptectations. You may, or may not, look “fine” but you will be different in many … Continue reading
Posted in After Cancer
Tagged cancer, chemo, gratitude, mind map, outline, praise, supplements
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Family Funnies During Cancer, Part 2
My husband and I decided if we were not afraid, our 6 and 10 year old daughters wouldn’t be afraid either. We were careful to package scary news to make it as easy to hear as possible. For example, when I … Continue reading
Joy In Cancer Secret Three: Laughter
Cancer isn’t funny. Cancer is big, it’s bad, and it’s awful; but my God is bigger, He’s better, and He’s awesome. God is able to give His children joy in the middle of horror. While you are in the Valley … Continue reading
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Tagged cancer, chemo, laughter, medicine, Proverbs, recliner woman, side effects
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Cancer Thankfulness Challenges (Gracious Receiver Part 2)
Saying thank you is normal common courtesy — except cancer is not normal. Unexpected emotions can strike happy moments, catching you, and your friend, off guard. I was surprised and a little embarrassed when I reacted poorly to the generosity … Continue reading
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Tagged anger, cancer, candle, chemo, emotions, friend, side effects, stress, tea tree oil, thankfulness
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Being a Gracious Receiver during Cancer, Part 1
My friend told me I was a gracious receiver. Really? Like most women, I find joy in my care of myself and my family. An offer of help made me admit my inability to fulfill “my” responsibilities, and sometimes I … Continue reading
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Tagged A Life God Rewards, cancer, chemo, frustration, God, good deeds, gracious receiver, gratitude, Hebrews, ingratitude, misery, thankfulness, Wilkinson
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Joy in Cancer Secret Two: Thankfulness
The second secret to joy in the middle of cancer is thankfulness. We’ll cover this in four parts: 1) Seeing good in the middle 2) Philippians 4:8 Gratitude Graduate 3) Being a gracious receiver 4) Creative thanks during chemo Seeing … Continue reading
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Tagged cancer, chemo, I Thessalonians, joy, peace, Philippians, thankful
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Cancer Praise Secret #1: Party Now Praise
I thought I knew how to praise God before going through the valley of cancer, but that kind of praise was what I now call “Easy Now Praise.” My trip through the valley qualifies me to teach advanced praise courses. Are … Continue reading
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