It's been a challenging week. I missed an important deadline, because I just found the notice in my inbox. As I was explaining my week and apologizing, I thought I'd share it with you, too.
God is so good. I've really appreciated feeling him with me during all this.
This week:
- I attended my step-mom's funeral, began a long-term substitute special education teaching position,
- my daughter announced that she's getting married September 24th (to a fine Christian young man),
- my friend's husband was found dead in his camper,
- other friends lost their baby at 36 weeks,
- and I received the results from my MRI and bone scan that showed that I do not have cancer (Thank you Jesus), but I do have arthritis in several areas and a couple bulging discs in my neck. There was nothing conclusive about the bone pain in my leg or the headaches that lead to the MRI. So, back to square one, but without cancer hanging over my head! Very thankful to Jesus for that! I am going to keep praying for healing.
All this to say, I've not checked my email or blog comments for a few days. What a week!
Have a wonderful week, and know that God is sustaining me through all the craziness well.
Your faraway friend,
Laura Lane
Oh my you have certainly had a full week, some of it not so good, but a wedding coming up! But not to have to worry about the cancer scare! Wow! Great news, congratulations.
ReplyDeleteThank you Pam. I truly appreciate you writing to me!
DeleteGoodness, Laura! When it rains it pours! What a week! Praise God for His unfailing love and presence in the midst of our troubles and trials. He is, indeed, so good! I'm sorry to hear about your step-mom, Lowell's friend, and the friends that lost their baby. My thoughts and prayers are with, and over, all. We lost a dear friend and extended family member here this week, as well. Congratulations on your daughter's upcoming wedding! Emily? Or Amy? Heather (our oldest granddaughter) is getting married on September 10th. Praise God for the good report concerning no cancer! Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord! My heart rejoices with you as you celebrate God's faithfulness! I will continue to stand with you in agreement for complete healing over the arthritis and bulging disks. God bless you, my sweet friend. Have a good weekend and get some rest! I love you! <3
ReplyDeleteHello Friend Rebecca,
DeleteWe've had 3 weeks straight of holding on for the ride and leaning in close to Jesus. He takes such good care of us. I thank you for your kindness and prayers. My dad is 80. He's active and involved in a food ministry. He also knows his neighbors and has people to check in on him. I'm glad. He's in KC, MO. Amy is getting married. He's a great guy. Emily has moved to Bentonville to work as a therapist. Thank you for praying for my pain. ~smile~ I know you're a great prayer! I don't want to ride the cancer rides again. Not much rest this weekend. I'll be working full-time as a sub for a few weeks at the school, so I'm expecting to be tired by next weekend!
Bless you my friend!
Laura
I am so sorry for your losses. Huge hugs for all.
ReplyDeleteGreat on the long term job assignment. I so wanted to be a special education teacher. Very admirable,
YAY on no cancer. You take care of yourself - not the best diagnosis, but thank the Lord no cancer.
Blessings
Thank you Cheryl. You are so kind. I'm focusing on the no cancer part. Hopefully, the pcp can figure out the issues that lead me to have the tests initially. Enjoy your week!
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Laura, I am so happy your cancer journey is going well! My cousin is now going through treatment for hormonal breast cancer. She just finished the first round of chemo. Now on to the second round, and radiation then surgery. Her tumors are shrinking!! Happy Day! Life is moving fast and as I get older, I find myself behind a lot. But I am taking time to smell the roses along the way. I pray for your friend and your family, death is never easy. ~jackie~ I just celebrated 33 years with my ileostomy. Doctors told me they bought me time with this surgery, well 32 years is a pretty good run!
ReplyDeleteYes Jackie, you got a lot of bang for your buck with that surgery! Thank you for your kindness. I trust that the coming week is going to be better.
DeleteBe blessed!
Laura
Hi Laura~ I'm so sorry for all of your losses, Laura. You have certainly had a challenging week, but it sounds like you have had some really amazing blessings as well. So glad to hear that you are cancer free and you will be in my prayers that you will be able to resolve your other health issues. God is so good! Blessings and gentle hugs to you, Barb
ReplyDeleteThank you Barb. I had a bit of a meltdown last night with the LORD, but He brought me through. I feel much better emotionally today. ~smile~
DeleteHugs to you dear one.
ReplyDeleteThank you friend!
DeleteALABADO SEA DIOS POR SU FIDELIDAD¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡ SANA PARA LA GLORIA DE DIOS. ENHORABUENA POR EL CASAMIENTO DE TU HIJA, TENDRAS MUCHO TRABAJO QUE HACER. EL SEÑOR DA EL SEÑOR QUITA, BENDITO SEA EL NOMBRE DE JEHOVA.
ReplyDeleteTranslation: PRAISE GOD FOR HIS FAITHFULNESS HEALTHY TO THE GLORY OF GOD. CONGRATULATIONS ON THE MARRIAGE OF YOUR DAUGHTER, YOU WILL HAVE A LOT OF WORK TO DO. THE LORD GIVES THE LORD TAKES AWAY, BLESSED BE THE NAME OF THE LORD.
DeleteYou are so right! God is so very good! I praise him!
DeleteThank you. I look forward to another son in love.
I've loved reading your blog for years. I miss you when you're not able to post. I had a troubling week myself. Both of my laptops crashed. I took the newer one to get it fixed and now I'm having to set it up again because they replaced the hard drive. I've been trying to remember all the blogs I followed. I had yours written down thankfully. Love ya! Have a blessed week.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much. Sometimes one wonders if others are notice when there's a gap. Although I have a season of full-time work ahead of me, I hope to write at least once a week.
DeleteBless you for being a faithful reader. I hope all goes well with your new hard drive and that you find your favorite blogs!
Laura
Oh dear! Prayers for those who've lost loved ones 💕 For you and your headaches, have you tried different shoes w/ good support? I know I get headaches if I wear the wrong shoes for too long. And congrats to your daughter - that's our anniversary :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you Lady Locust. Since there was no cancer, my oncologist has now referred me to another doctor. Have a wonderful week!
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Oh Laura, so glad to hear your are still cancer free. Praise God for that! Congratulations to your daughter on her upcoming wedding, and yay for a Christian man, that's wonderful. ♥
ReplyDeleteIt really has been quite a week. Saying a prayer for your friend's grieving their loss....and congratulations to your daughter! What a week of ups and downs! God is good, isn't He??
ReplyDeleteHe is Jennifer. I'm thankful that he's with us through it all. We just need to focus on him to know he's there.
DeleteSo sorry to read of all the sorrows you've experienced Laura and family. Sometimes life is like that and its not easy :( I'm so pleased for you though that after all that sad news, you had a 'cancer free' report. God is good and faithful. Sending love and prayers to God you for you all xo Linda
ReplyDeleteThat was some week you had there. Take care <3
ReplyDeleteGreetings from Norway