"…and the things of earth will grow STRANGELY DIM in the light of His glory and grace." A journey By Elin Henderson
"A sweet friendship refreshes the soul..." Psalms 27:9 God amazingly provided for our dear friends and coworkers of nearly 15 years, Francois and Nadia Hattingh, to come visit us. At any other time this visit would have been special but during this difficult time, their visit was extra special like good medicine, refreshing my soul! …
Anyone who knows me would never use the word "rest" or "restful" to describe me. I tend to get names like "energizer bunny" and "go-getter". One of the most challenging aspects of this cancer journey for me has been resting. I have come to the conclusion that a walk by faith seems a lot easier …
To borrow a line from Johnny Cash, "these are my people", the ones who rally around me and are quick to lend a hand and support me in so many ways. I have never felt this as much as the past week when a literal team of ladies stepped up to help me when Phil …
Every now and again, in the middle of a rain shower, the sun breaks through. We call them “sun showers’ in English and among the Mwinika people they call them “Rain of the baboon” (I have no idea why!! :)) There’s nothing like it though, the sun hits the rain drops, refracting the light and …
Even though I sit in a chair in a cancer center today receiving my 3rd of 6 chemotherapy treatments, instead of on a mat teaching God's Word to people I love, my heart is encouraged. God has us on a Divine Detour. One that we did not expect or even desire, but we continue to …
So much of what I read about cancer is centered around what it takes from you: your health, your hair, your skin, your energy, your social life, your mind. While all this is true, cancer does take a lot, but it also gives a lot. I read once before that all suffering is pain +plus+. …
Continue reading "Hair today, Gone Tomorrow….What Cancer is Giving to Me"
One of the hardest aspects of dealing with my first round of chemo has been the "chemo brain" or "brain fog". My thought process has become slow and deliberate and there are times when I can hardly piece together things in my mind. From what I am hearing, this fog may not lift for quite …
Twas the night before chemo and all through the house, there was a lot of stirring and baking because the patient is taking steroids and has energy to spare (which if you know me means a LOT of energy!). I have been busy baking some low sugar high flax seed carrot/apple, blueberry and pumpkin muffins …
"So, he got up from the table, took off his robe, wrapped a towel around his waist, and poured water into a basin. Then he began to wash the disciples's feet, drying them with the towel he had around him." John 13:4-5 I don't believe there is a more comforting and intimate gesture of friendship …
Matthew 25:36a "...I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me..." This verse has become very meaningful to me this past week. I am overwhelmed at the generosity and kindness of so many who have literally clothed me and cared for me. From a warm winter coat to heavy snow …
