Have you ever asked, “Where are you, God?” PSALM 10. David asks God, “Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble?” He complained directly to God, describing how perplexed he was that the wicked, in their arrogance, were getting away oppressing the poor, crushing the helpless, murdering the innocent, cursing, scheming, boasting their desires,…
We have an exciting announcement to share with you: Daniel is in remission! So how did we get here? With six months of chemo complete and two weeks of recuperation under his belt, the next step for #danielkickscancer was something most have never heard of: Proton Radiation Therapy. When Daniel was first diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma, we…
In his final chemo, friends were asked to be groomsmen. But wait, there’s more. I’m sharing a thankfulness list, lessons gleaned, a sneak peek of how we chose to celebrate the conclusion of his six-month chemotherapy infusion treatment plan, and what’s next in this #danielkickscancer journey. THANKFUL FOR COMPANY DURING CHEMO: In Daniel’s own words from a Facebook post, he…
NURSE APPRECIATION WEEK was during Daniel’s Eleventh Chemo. We wanted to honor the chemo infusion nurses and staff who have cared so well for Daniel during these past six months of his battle with cancer. Here’s how we did it. Thanks to all who helped in loving them well. MY PRAYER: From the very beginning…
Join us in the journey of #danielkickscancer… Today I’m sharing what chemo is like, how he’s doing, how to cultivating deeper friendships, and thoughts on honoring others. I ain’t gonna lie. We’re getting mighty tired of all this. Just one more chemo after today… and then a few weeks break before beginning proton therapy. It’s…
My son’s fianćee and I have similar stories, although they take place thirty years apart. Both involve wedding ideas, prayer journals, dependency on God, unexpected provisions, and a whole lot of faith-building. I thought of our stories today as I was reading in Mark 6:7-12. Jesus sends out the 12 disciples and instructs them to take nothing…
My friend Stephanie, who lives nine hours from her parents, was able to be by her mother’s side just three hours after receiving news that her mother was having a heart attack. Here’s a shout out to Delta employees, a nurse, a neighbor, and others for the huge impact their small acts of kindness made in one…
You’re invited to peer inside as we share the journey of our 21 year old son’s battle with Hodgkins Lymphoma. Daniel was diagnosed in December, just two weeks before graduating from the University of Florida. He graduated, chemo began, and in the same month he got engaged. I’ve not known what day of the week…
Mother’s Day is one of the hardest days for many women. It taps into the deepest pain and most emotional disappointments, but I have an idea that I think could rock your world. Have you ever cried, gotten upset, pouted, or been envious of the gifts others have gotten on Mother’s Day? Raise your hand if…
Years ago I read a devotional that had a tremendous impact on my understanding of how to support a friend during a time of mourning. Here is one tip for helping a friend who is grieving.
