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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Cathy Ruff
4/3/2018 05:10:40 pm
Praising God with you for a good report! Great news!
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