We had a great trip to Durango, CO to visit Darin's dad & brother over the holiday. We got to do some sledding and snowmobiling as well as take a ride on the Durango-Silverton railroad for a Polar Express re-enactment that was replete with the best hot chocolate on earth and falling snow. It was quite picturesque! We love Durango and made sure that partake of all of our favorite things while there (Tequila's salsa, Honeyville and Mama's Boy calzones, to name a few of the eats! Mario Bros on Grandpa's new Wii, if you're Parker...). Thanks for putting up with the craziness of a family of 5, Grandpa!
Yesterday was my yearly CBS (Community Bible Study - for the uninitiated) Christmas Tea and as I chatted with some women that I don't know as well (it is a HUGE study with over a hundred ladies), I was reminded of how much I have to be thankful for in this crazy cancer journey. This year I am thankful that I am not still bald (as much as I don't really like my hair...) and not fresh out of chemo anticipating radiation. And although I am still receiving Zoladex injections (I specifically asked this time. Figured that I should have some idea of what they are injecting into my body...) and anticipating a D&C on Monday... I am currently at peace with this as my life and am physically feeling better and better. Hooray!
This morning I read this from Sarah Young...
"Instead of yearning for a problem-free life, rejoice that trouble can highlight your awareness of My Presence. In the darkness of adversity, you are able to see more clearly the radiance of My Face. Accept the value of problems in this life, considering them pure joy. (whew... isn't that asking a lot and does it make me crazy to do so?? But, according to James 1:2 "Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds.", this is just what we are called to as Christians) Remember that you have an eternity of trouble-free living awaiting you in heaven.
So... here we are. Trouble is just part of life on earth. And, it does apply to me...not just to other people. I'm ok with that and I continually pray that God gives me the grace each day to deal with whatever is next. May He help me live each moment according to His plan!
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