Hope In Front of Me

One of Ian's favorite songs, Hope In Front of Me by Danny Gokey says:

There's hope in front of me
There's a light I still see it
There's a hand still holding me
Even when I don't believe it

We always need a light in front of us. Sometimes we can't see the light, but we have faith that it is there. That faith gives us hope. That hope allows us to trust and know that God cares for us.

I think most of you know I had surgery again last Tuesday. It went well, and I'm healing slowly. I had already forgotten what square one looked like, and yes, I'm already trying to do too much. I got great news Friday afternoon when the surgical drain came out 3 days sooner than expected! So I am hoping that this procedure will allow my right side to heal.

In all that, we're faced with the same challenges as last time. I still can not help Stephen (Woody) do laundry, dishes, or cook. I can't reach our microwave or our upper cabinets. But I sure can enjoy the food he gives me that people have brought over. Man can you guys make some good tasting food! My dad and I used to joke with each other and say "food be tastin' good. Food be tastin' real good." I've been saying it a lot the last few weeks. On that note, my friend Bridget added some dates for more meals, so if you'd like to jump in, sign up on the food tidings site. If the site gives you trouble, email bridgetb0928@gmail.com and she will help you out.

We had a consultation Friday with the medical oncologist and she pretty much reiterated a lot of what the surgeon has  already shared with us, just in more detail. She will help us look at all of the information we can get and help us choose beneficial treatment options. Right now my skin just needs to heal. One step at a time.

I have finally been cleared to take a real shower. Until Sept 10, a shower has been something that I always take for granted that I just do every morning. Tomorrow my shower is going to be an EPIC EVENT! So think about me Monday morning, and wish me all the hot water our system can make.

Thank you to everyone who has pitched in to help us with Ian. It's been tough, but he is very resilient and has barely missed a beat. He has enjoyed all the rides home - it's like a new adventure every day for him. And it's a good reminder to him that we have support and everything is going to be alright.