Harvest Lane Cottage

Some of my favorite words in the Bible are, "and it came to pass." The oldest known literature in the English language (at least when I was in college) was called Deor's Lament. It was a long poem that told of one terrible thing after another that had happened in the past. Each stanza ended with these words, "That now is gone, this too shall pass." It was written in old English, but the meaning was the holds truth for the twenty-first century. So, the  cancer surgery, like the chemo, has come to pass. Some of my bandages were removed this week. A couple of the drainage tubes were removed. Hopefully, even more will be removed next week. It's been hard at times this last week, but God, my medical team, my friends, my prayer team, and my family have been faithful to take care of me. Thank you all for doing your part to help me through this tough part of my life that feels like one long lament. Thank you God, that with Jesus, it's not over. That now...

Hi,  I had my surgery on Friday, October 20th. The surgeons said that my surgeries went well. I'm still in pain and have limited mobility with my arms. I feel as good as my pain meds tell me I feel at any point in time. ~smile~ They make me groggy, too, but I'm thankful for them. ~ Thank you so much to all of you who are praying for me and for my family. ~Thank you to those who have shown us love in a tangible way such as bringing meals, cleaning, doing laundry,  sending food gift cards, or giving my kids rides have truly blessed us in a practical way, too. It's so hard not to be able to take care of my family and home the way I want to. There's nothing like the body of Christ taking care of each other. Hugs to you all! Laura Trusting God like never before P.S. Please check yourself.

Hello all,  Praise to God, I am home. Thank you all for praying. The doctors said that my surgery went well. I'm still in pain, but it feels good to be back in my own home with my family. I'll write more when I feel up to it. Thank you again! Laura So Thankful

Today is surgery day. Please pray for me. I will be away from the blog for awhile. I'm not sure how soon I will feel up to typing again. I have excellent surgeons, and I trust God will guide their hands as well as those of the staff members who care for me. Thank you all for going through this cancer journey with me. It's not been fun, but you've all encouraged me so much along the way.  Thank you for your patience with me especially these last few weeks.  Fear not, for I  am  with you; Be not dismayed, for I  am  your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.’ Isaiah 41:10 And He (Jesus) said to her, “Daughter,  you r   faith   has  made  you  well. Go in peace, and be  healed  of  you r  affliction.” Mark 5:34 O  Lord   my God, I cried out to You, And You   heal ed me. Psalm 30:2 Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all t...

Photo by  Aaron Burden  on  Unsplash Dear Readers, You all have been so sweet and kind to me through this breast cancer journey. I am so encouraged by your comments and cards and gifts. God has been so good to me as I focus on the process of getting well.  When I found out about the cancer, I was not angry.  God didn't give me cancer. It rains on the just and the unjust.   God did see what Satan was going to do, and He made sure I had all the things I needed to fight this cancer including health insurance and the Word of faith inside me. I do not feel like I am fighting cancer at all. God is fighting the battle for me. His name is Jehovah Sabaoth  which means  Lord of Hosts,  leader in the battle.   Truthfully, after the initial shock, I could see so many things that God had set in motion to help me, I got rather excited! He is an awesome God!  He will get glory from this! God will see me...

Happy Fall, I'm choosing to be happy in spite of breast cancer and difficult circumstances! You can choose to be happy, too! Grab all the joy you can from the season! I have a Doxie mix. Mama was Dachshund, papa was a ramblin' man. She's got the Doxie attitude though. She's been a little rascal to train. Who am I kidding? We didn't train her, she trained us! We've just come to an understanding. ~grin~ She's three now. When she was six months old, the only reason I kept her is because I knew someone would tie her up to a tree and leave her there. This mama's heart couldn't let that happen. So we kept her. We finally began to bond over vegetables. I gave her some little pieces of veggies one day while cutting up a salad. She loves veggies, and she's come to love me...sort of...while I'm cutting up veggies or deboning chicken. ~smile~  After all this time, I enjoy her company. While she's not really an affectionate dog, she doe...

Hello everyone! I thought you might enjoy reading a few posts that I've found in the archives recently. God bless you all! Misses and Wishes and Thanks— My Mom What Miracle Are You Depending on God to Bring to Pass? Finding Peace in Troubled Times Saving Money with Jars... Reduce... Reuse... Recycle... 8 - No, 10 Ways to Fight a Cold Sharing With Sarah at Pink Sunday

As I write ... Sunday evening The weather....   Pleasant day, sunny with a few clouds floating overhead, not too hot, not too chilly. As evening came on, it grew chilly—just as fall evenings should be! Right now I am...  just relaxing. Thinking... I'm thinking about my upcoming surgery. I will have my bilateral mastectomy on October 20th. I'm thinking about who might be available to help me after my surgery.  A quote to share...  ♥♥♥♥♥ ♥♥♥♥♥   On my reading pile...  Believe it or not, I don't really have a reading pile right now. I usually have books to review, but I've been declining offers for the last few months. I'm still reading Bible Faith Study Course slowly. There's just so much good teaching in it. Favorite blog post last week...   Buttermilk Cottage's  New Corporate Headquarters - I didn't read it this week, but I just wanted to share her dreamy sewing/crafting/writing room. Patsi...

This promises to be a Fall like no other. I'll be having mastectomy surgery on October 20th.  I've made an ambitious list, I know.  I want to squeeze all the joy I can from the season. I'll just enjoy what I can, and trust God that  Autumn will come again. I'll change each item to italics as I complete it.  Write my fall bucket list Celebrate  First Day of Fall  September 22nd Celebrate end of chemo cycle September 29th Enjoy candy pumpkins Sip apple cider Shop for a new sweater - I've looked online. Nothing yet. Burn cinnamony, pumpkiny, spicy fall candles Queen's Apples - apple slices with caramel and pecans Knit a hat ~ I cast on October 7th. Finished October 12th. Baked  cookies  with Amy. Destination Unknown with the kids- Lamberts' Thrown Rolls Listen to Christmas music Watch Christmas movies*   Lunch with  Rebecca  and Amber Mastectomy Surgery October 20th - Home now. Docto...

Dear Ladies,  Hello again! I am feeling a bit better each day as I get farther away from my last chemo treatment. It's nice to know that my body is finally getting a chance to recover without being knocked down again. I have a date for my surgery. It will be October 20th. At first, I was unhappy that I have to wait nearly three more weeks. After some thought, I remembered that I prayed that God would put the right people in place for each part of this journey. It may be that I need the particular anesthesiologist or nurse or person that sterilizes the equipment that day. I don't know. I do know that God is the one in control, and I must trust him. It may be that he knew my body needed to heal more or maybe that I just needed a break from doctors and medical facilities to enjoy my favorite month!  Over the years, I've linked my day books with The Simple Woman , and later, I changed format and linked with Happy Homemaker Monday.  Right now I feel I need simplicity...