Moments In Time

I realized Sunday morning that there are moments in time where this journey with cancer, kidneys, etc. does not fill my vision, my thoughts, my prayers, my very breath.  There are moments now where I can find joy.  Laughing at The Golden Girls, viewing a sunset, make plans for Thanksgiving, buying Christmas gift cards.  There are moments, and I am so grateful for them.

I especially am enjoying the weekends, when the caller id on the phone does not tell me the cancer center is calling, or the urology department, the eye clinic, the imaging department or others are not wanting to schedule the next thing.  Yeah.  Yesterday I woke after nine hours of sleep.  I have not slept that long for the past month and it felt so good.  All snuggled in under my Woolie.  Nice.

Even though the phone does not ring, the doorbell does.  Saturday UPS delivered an overnight "urgent" letter to me from our insurance company.  They have overturned the denial so I am able to add the daily medication to the injections.  An answer to prayer as we continue in this valley season.  We are going on through to the promised land and we are giving thanks for all moments big and small that sustain us along the way.

Moments in time. Recently our daughter Beth sent us the YouTube link to our granddaughter Abbi's chorale concert.  It was so amazing to click on the link and hear her singing.  A moment in time when we could be a part of her Senior year from afar.

Moments in time:  A phone call from our oldest son laced with words of encouragement, a few chuckles, and a few words of wisdom.  A text from our middle girl asking how I am doing?  The knowledge that our kids are all praying for me, for us.  Believing in the power of prayer, believing in our Lord.  Giving thanks for the moments.

Moments in time: Turning out the light at night and snuggling up against Joel's back.  A wonderful way to close my eyes and drift off to sleep. 

The journey ahead is difficult and long, but God provides moments in time to encourage and strengthen us.  Moments in time to enjoy the small blessings that come our way.