A Bright Spot on a Blue Day

In my physically weakened state there are blue days. Often times, when I need a lift in my spirit I go to my granddaughter, Sydney's website and pull up the latest video and photos our son, Derek and daughter-in-law, Ali have posted. It's been a great way to keep us in the loop of Sydney's latest tricks, milestones and tender moments with them during her first year of life despite the miles between us.

Last night, our daughter, Erin pulled up Sydney's website to show some friends of ours who were visiting. To our surprise, there was a new post, a get well video from Sydney to Grandma Terri. Thanks to her thoughtful mom & dad.

I'd have to say, it's gotta be one of my most treasured get well messages I've received through my healing journey with cancer. The song playing in the background is one Erin & I dedicated to Sydney shortly after my cancer diagnosis.

Needless to say, every time I view it, I cry tears of joy. The photos are from the first moment I met Sydney just hours after her birth through a recent visit in May. The ending photo is a recent picture of her I adore - sporting her first bathing suit!

Sydney, you are a blessing from God in my life.
I love you, Cuppycake. XXOO

Proverbs 17:6 - Grandchildren are the crowning glory of the aged;

His Grace is Sufficient

Wednesday, June 3rd, Rob & I traveled to Mayo Clinic for my third round of chemo. The week prior I spent many days in bed sleeping most the day away due to increased fatigue. I was a bit discouraged going into this round already feeling so tired and weak. At my appointment, my oncology, nurse practitioner informed me that my red blood cell counts have dropped and I am anemic. That explained part of the reason for the increased fatigue. Now I'm on a mission to increase iron into my diet to combat the anemia.

As my body weakens from the chemotherapy I recognize a deeper meaning of the phrase "My grace is sufficient for you," from II Corinthians 12:9. My faith is being challenged by a greater, deeper dependency on God, on medical professionals, on friends and loved ones to help me. It's very humbling.

Lord Jesus, thank you for enveloping me with Your grace that sees me through each day. Your Holy Spirit upholds me and sustains me in my weakened state of being. Your treasure is in this weak vessel, this jar of clay made strong by Your all-surpassing power that only comes from You and not me. I praise you for Your overflowing and sufficient grace for each new day. In Jesus name, AMEN.

But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. II Corinthians 4:7

"My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weakness, so that Christ's power may rest on me. II Corinthians 12:9