Sunday Morning How an expecting mother found an unmistakable anchor while facing appendix cancer. That Sunday morning, with Christmas décor sparkling around the sanctuary, my husband held my hand and practically dragged me to the front of the church. As I … [Read more...] about Sunday morning
Archives for June 2019
Back from the Edge
Back from the Edge A sudden cancer diagnosis brought this man to the brink of the other side. For a while, I wasn’t sure whether I was going to make it to the next morning. I came to a point of such peace—that I knew I was going to heaven if I did pass, … [Read more...] about Back from the Edge
Finding Joy Amidst Stage IV Colon Cancer
Finding Joy Amidst Stage IV Colon Cancer How facing cancer gave a pastor a deeper hope and the ability to live in the moment. Before stage IV colon cancer, I was a get it done, let’s charge the mountain kind of guy. In some ways, I still function that way. … [Read more...] about Finding Joy Amidst Stage IV Colon Cancer
An Impressive Circle of Friends
An Impressive Circle of Friends How a survivor's group of friends proved a vital part of his healing process. I’m probably not the only cancer patient who didn’t read much about my disease after the diagnosis. My hospitalization was immediate, and treatment … [Read more...] about An Impressive Circle of Friends
An Unbreakable Bond
An Unbreakable Bond How facing a breast cancer journey gave a mother and daughter the gift of a stronger relationship. From the moment I found out I had breast cancer, my daughter, DeAirah, supported me. And as hard as the experience has been, walking through … [Read more...] about An Unbreakable Bond