Thank you all for praying for me last week. I have felt your prayers. I had a mammogram and MRI on Wednesday. In true blog form I write again... What I know: God is good Both the Mammogram & MRI are clear of cancer. Please give thanks to God on my behalf! Going forward I may have the option of only having to do one test every 6 months and then alternate them After waiting a day and a half for the results I decided to call the office and ask. Glad I did. #pinsandneedlesherepeople I don't like poi I like haupia What made today normal We participated in Allie's 1st Grade Luau at school Daniel cried because I told him he couldn't flush the toilet a 2nd time Daniel asked me, "What's your name again?" Daniel told me, "I love your beautiful face." What I'm Reading The 7 Experiment: An Experimental Mutiny Against Excess by Jen Hatmaker Anti-Cancer: A New Way of Life by David Serven-Schreiber Reminders & Connections Last week was challenging. I had to go back to all the familiar places. The mammogram (I got my rose BTW) clinic and the hospital where I had my surgery. Lots of waiting again. I am also preparing for the women's retreat and so I've been rereading my blogs and writing a lot. It has been difficult to relive everything a year later. But as you know God met me in the hard spaces. I found him when it hurt the most. Going forward I will have to have mammograms and imaging done at least once a year. May those times remind me 1) what God has and is doing 2) that I use that time to further develop my trust in Him 3) to reflect on my life and make sure I am doing what God wants me to. I found out the results of my scans in the afternoon just before leaving to pick up Allie from school. As my good news settled over me while driving I was waiting at a stop light. I saw a friend drive across the intersection. Their adult son has a brain tumor. I ended up following their car all the way to school (our daughters both go to the same school). I prayed for them along the way. Friday their son went home to be with Jesus. God was reminding me. As scary as cancer is I have an amazing opportunity to connect with those who are suffering. I've also been praying for Dani Pratt this week as I posted last time. Friday night I "ran into" her at Costco. I am honored and humbled God has given me this ability to empathize with those hurting. Upon my initial diagnosis I wanted to know how long it would be before I could "get back to normal." Now I realize the flaw in my thinking. God is creating a new normal for me. I can't wait to see what he's got next. It won't be easy and comfortable along the way. BUT It will have joy. Hope you can join me. Much aloha~ Nikki
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Wow! This is the longest I've gone without an entry! I have an update/few prayer requests I want to share with you...
1) The reason I haven't been writing blog entries is because I have been preparing. Preparing for my church's women's' retreat. I have been asked to be the speaker for the weekend. It is going to be April 20-22. Please pray for my preparation, that I hear God's voice, that my nerves are calmed and lives are changed. I am very honored and humbled to be asked. I have made good progress on writing and am getting more excited about sharing what God has done and taught me. I am hoping to post my notes on the blog after the retreat. 2) I saw my surgeon this morning in "that room" and after my physical exam she said, "you passed!" Praise God! My mammogram is scheduled for Wednesday and we are waiting on clearance for the MRI. All of the emotions and fears have been brought to the surface. I am having good and bad moments of fear leading up to the appointments and scans. I know and trust God is good, however sometimes fear creeps in. Prayers against this, of course I am praying for clear scans, but I am also praying for peace and contentment in any circumstance. Prayers again...thank you~ 3) I was told about Danielle Pratt and her family today and their long list of health concerns. Please pray leaps and bound for them. www.beautyfullmess.com/ Much aloha to all of you~ Nikki |
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