WOW, it’s been a long time since I blogged. You ask why? Well, although my body doesn’t know I had my last chemo – my mind does and I have been trying to live “normal”. I have really pushed myself. My body is asking me to ‘slow down’ but my heart is rejoicing to accomplish so much in one week, to enjoy my kids and activities, and to feel alive again!
I have gotten over the “guilt” feeling of enjoying other churches activities. Our church can’t offer much yet and I don’t want the kids to miss out. So, this week, the kids went to an incredible VBS at one of our largest Bakersfield churches. Last night they had a closing program and a BIG carnival – how fun. This is the same church that Zavier is participating with in their baseball league. My “geek” got off the couch and has really become a good little player.
Next week, Keona is going to a Jr. Camp for 4 days with another great church. While she’s doing that, I’ll be leading a VBS for a low-income housing project with Jesus Shack. We are planning that we could have 100 kids off the street. HOW COOL! God will bless our efforts and those kids will feel loved for 4 nights!
At the end of July, my family will be flying to Wheaton to celebrate my Gram’s 100th birthday party – there is no better occasion to celebrate. I’ve always called Gram “Prov. 31” for she is the perfect role model of who I want to be – the perfect Christian woman!
Today is our 11th Anniversary. They say being poor and going through sickness can break you apart. I’m happy to report that Lon and I have never loved each other or been closer than we are today! We do take turns feeling blue and having a little anxiety – life is NOT where we thought we’d be at 11 years – but we both have pure INNER JOY that only God can give us! My parents and my Aunt gave us a gift of dollars to go celebrate our Anniversary and last chemo – we’ll be eating out and eating good this weekend!
So, life is getting back on track. I cannot even begin to thank you all that have supported me through the past 6 months of rough water! You have gotten me through the hardest time of my life!!! I also can’t thank my heavenly Daddy enough for NEVER failing on any of HIS promises!!!!