Author Archives: Barbara

This is the day which the Lord has made; Let us rejoice and be glad in it. Psalms 118:24  At dinner one night (a while ago) my youngest asked, “What is O.C.D.?”  My husband pointed to me and quickly looked away. The other two children said, “Oh, yes, that makes sense.”  In my defense, I said “Yes, I like thingsContinue reading “The O.C.D. Sloth”

…Stop and consider the wondrous works of God Job 37:14 One chemo down, many more to go.  So far I feel good, and all I can do is be glad one is over – dream small! Because right now, even trying to look at celebrating the end of chemo is too daunting.  The plan is to haveContinue reading “Dream Small!”

When I am afraid, I put my trust in You. Psalm 56:3 I love this song by Zach Williams.  It says…….“Fear he is a liar, he’ll take your breath, stop you in your steps. Fear he is a liar, he’ll rob your rest, steal your happiness… Cast your fears in the fire because fear is aContinue reading “Fear Is a Liar”

“Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you”  1 Peter 5:7 Thank you all again for all the prayers!  We can truly feel them, and they are truly helping us to have joy and focus on the ways God is working in this diagnosis and giving us strength. As I posted earlier, thisContinue reading “A Long Day…”

“He fills my life with good things!” Psalm 103:5 Since we shared the news with everyone we have been covered in love and prayers.    We can feel the prayers – keep them coming!   It has been such a joy to receive little surprises at our door: cards, texts, emails, packages, flowers and treats.  Our youngest is thinking thisContinue reading “And So It Begins…”

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7 So, the doctor calls and tell me the biopsy shows that there areContinue reading “Now What?”