Journey and Next Steps

“…and be with Grandma Sue as she goes through her cancer journey. Please heal her.” These are words I hear my daughter pray almost every day. I’m fairly certain that I haven’t said the word “journey” to her regarding Mom’s diagnosis, but she has definitely picked it up along the way. I get a little catch in my throat every single time.

This journey began when Fall was at its full glory. We start the next phase now as Spring is making everything new and fresh again. That seems somehow appropriate, and somehow disturbingly ironic. Mom will have a right, radical mastectomy on May 5th. This surgery will renew her body in the sense of removing the last trail of cancer. At the same time it will permanently mar her body in a way that is understood and appreciated out of necessity, but mourned from the loss of physical self.

“To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven” Ecclesiastes 3:1 KJV

Mom has slowly regained a good bit of strength, which she will definitely need in preparation for surgery. Please offer her spoken or written words of encouragement as you are able (message me if you need logistical details). After surgery, she will stay with me for as long as I can convince her. Daddy will be in Eupora, so, Eupora-folks, if you would like to help out and bring Daddy a meal or stop in for a visit, please do! You can message me on Facebook or comment on this post if you want more information.

You have all been such a source of encouragement and love and physical help throughout the last few months. My whole family is so very thankful for each of you. If any of us seem weary or distracted at times, please don’t misinterpret that as disinterest. Just bear with us a while longer…and hopefully we will all have reason to celebrate soon…

love to you all,
Devin