My Life is a Whirlwind

I haven't blogged in a while. I've thought about it, but I just haven't done it. I've had many ups and downs since my last blog. I've been extremely sick at times, and I have felt really good at times. I never know how each day will be. Oh, I know. None of us really know what each day will bring; however, I can feel really good one day, really bad the next, and okay the next. Each day, each moment brings surprises. It's quite challenging to plan for anything. When plans are made, those involved know that I might have to cancel at the last minute. For example, a few weeks ago, I called my Mama to see if she was up for a visit. Within a few seconds after asking her, I got sick and had to tell her I couldn't come. I thank God for extremely flexible family and friends who know that I might have to bail at the last minute.

I go back to the doctor next Monday, July 18. I will have an MRI that morning followed by visits to two different oncologists. I've always dreaded these visits, but now there's always that dread that there might be another brain tumor. I know God's got this and I don't even think about it most of the time, but as the UAB visit approaches, that nagging question is there. Is it a lack of faith? Of course it is. But I'm human and the concern is still there. It's really interesting how each time I was told that I had a new tumor, I was able to remain calm. And that, my friend, is God. He has comforted me so much during these times. I think one of the biggest problems we humans have is facing the unknown. When we finally receive a "label," we might not like it but it makes sense.

I know most of you go about your daily lives and don't think to pray for me, and I get it. I really do. As Kevin said in Home Alone 2--you don't forget me, you forget to remember me. Please try not to forget to remember me and pray for me. I appreciate each one.

"Then Jesus told His disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up." ~ Luke 18:1

And the really challenging one--

"Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." ~ 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Wow. Now that's a tough one!