Back from the beach

We (my whole family on my Mom's side--55 or us) have just returned from a week at the beach in North Carolina, near my Mom's home, near Wilmington. We had a wonderful time of fellowship, with 3 sets of in-laws in our particular cottage. And we are still speaking to each other!! The weather was beautiful and we hated to give it up. It was a really special time with my children and grandchildren too. As always, it was difficult to return to cold hard reality. I always think I could stay for a few more days, but I am not sure I could tolerate 2 weeks of it, although I think I might like to try sometime.

I have begun my radiation treatments as of today. There really is not much to it, only taking about 15-20 minutes. The technicians are really nice, very accommodating and compassionate--just what I need under the circumstances. I will see the radiation doctor, Dr. Estopinol, once a week on Thurs.

Have had a rather blue day. I guess I feel like an "official" cancer patient now, not something I am very happy about. A friend once told me that when she has a bad day, she is glad that is not all there is to life. I concur!! I have found sweet comfort in Psalm 86 today, reminding me that God is concerned about my distress. That He is listening to my plea for help. I continue to trust in His provision, that He can heal me, if He chooses. That no matter the outcome, He is GREAT and works wonders! That He alone is God, and there is NONE like Him.

Please continue to pray for healing for my body, that this treatment is successful, and that God will guide the hands of those administering my treatment. But most of all that my life will be a living testimony of His grace and goodness to me!

You all are precious. Thank you so much for your kind expressions of care and concern. I could not be in a better place, than among friends and family who love and care for me, and a God who loves me beyond measure!!