Good Saturday to you from our corner of Iowa where fall is showing off and bringing us a beautiful day. Oh how I love fall. I am in my living room sanctuary with the back door open just loving the sounds, smells, and sights of fall.
It is nice to be back in the land of the living. I am in the midst of jotting notes when I can to have a little "chemo chat" in the future as this past 5-6 days has been a test of my endurance. The infusions went well but by Sunday I was sleeping off and on all day and waking every hour of the night. Chemo hit me harder than the first time around and the next few days are a bit of a blur. Times where I thought I was going to die and other times where I was thinking Heaven sounded sooo good. I remember repeating often, " Lord have mercy". Friday I woke thinking something feels different. This morning I was strong enough to shower. It took all my energy, but I did it! I felt my brain could put a few words together so I picked up my laptop to do a little scribbling.
Our granddaughter Grace celebrated a birthday this week, along with our sister-in-law Betty. Joel's brother has a birthday coming up and our oldest daughter Beth and son-in-law Kevin will soon celebrate their 25th Anniversary. When I think about that beautiful fall day in Duluth, MN it makes me smile. It was such a great celebration with family and friends. I can still remember the two of us walking Beth down the aisle into the arms of a man who has loved her well. So grateful.
Grateful. So what are you grateful for this day? I am grateful for a phone call, a bowl of cereal, a TV to get lost in, the sounds outside the door, a hubby who walks with me, the prayers of friends and family, animal videos, silence, the laughter of children, and so much more. Enjoy your Saturday. Practice intentional gratitude.
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