I just finished reading my journal from January 25-Feb.6.  January 19th was when my doctor noticed the lumps in a routine exam. I wrote lots of pages during those days. So much uncertainty and so much waiting. I found out I had breast cancer on February 6th. I was both scared and hopeful. I started my treatment on March 10th.
It's now 12 weeks later. The half-way point in some respects. I am amazed and awed at the progress - the two tumors are now being measured in millimeters as opposed to centimeters. It's such a relief. Wow.
The months of March and April had their ups and downs. May has been a month of mostly "ups". I've been able to spend time in the mountains of North Carolina and on the plains of Texas - soaking up good air, warm friendships and rest.
It's now officially summer and it's good to have the boys home more. They are so full of life all the time! Daniel and Tim are such an encouragement to me daily. And the way Matt takes care of me is beyond words.
My extended family of friends, co-workers, friends from church, actual extended family (cousins, aunts, etc), have all been community and support for my family. What a blessing it is to live here.
25 years ago, when I was a skinny 20 year old college graduate, I wished I could see my future. It's a good thing we don't get what we wish for. However, I could NEVER have imagined how rich, rewarding, meaningful and hopeful my life actually is, in spite of the hard stuff.
The detail to which God pays attention in my life is the same as in yours. There's no doubt in my mind that there is a God. One who knows us. And pursues us. And loves us. No doubt.
So, 12 weeks to go will take us through summer. There are more procedures and treatments which will take us through the year. But this week, I'm going to celebrate getting to this point.

Tim this Spring

Daniel this Winter

Daniel and Matt a week ago