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I wish I could get you a cup of tea to sip as you browse . This is a heavy topic-Grief, but I'm positive it has touched you in one way or another. Blogging has been a tool of therapy for me and I could not share it until recently. Feel free to comment. I look forward to your visit.

Sunday, October 28, 2007

Al is in Remission


We just heard the word 'REMISSION' for the first time this past week. We are all so grateful. His 13 spots are presently inactive. His next tests are not until January.What a wonderful break. Even as I write this I'm afraid that it's only temporary but I'm also Thanking God for the Reprieve.
After Lynn died in July, for the first time in this whole nightmare I lost hope. I felt like a fool for hanging on to the belief that Al would beat this cancer. Lynn and Al's cancer walk was pretty much together.Losing Lynn was also looking at reality. As I sat In my rocker totally overwhelmed and defeated I asked Gary if he would pray with me. His response was-"what's the point?', exactly my own feelings but, 'It's all I know to do" was my reply. As we prayed( and it was an honest, broken-hearted, broken- spirit prayer) a line from a song came to my mind-" Don't Give Up On The Brink Of A Miracle". I got up with my hope restored and a sense of peace about it again. Often when I fear I quote that Line again. Thank God for a personal walk that is alive.

1 comment:

  1. As I read your good news of the remission, I was so glad for you. Even though I don't know you
    and your family, I have watched for news and hoped for something good for you. God truly does
    answer prayers and your blog tonight was an encouragement to me. Your saying, "It's all I know
    to do" really touched me. I have been there too when all that can be done is to cry out to God.
    Thank goodness He is always there! God bless you and your family.

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