Today was the best pain day I’ve had in a week. It was my last chance to get out of the house with my family so we took a short trek out for lunch which was about all I could handle. Tomorrow, I check back in to OHSU for another Read more…
I was determined to spend some family time out of bed this weekend. I’m happy to report we made it to a movie on Saturday (which was great fun) but I paid for it in increased pain yesterday. What was originally going to be a more elaborate picnic in a Read more…
My precious 6 year old daughter filled out a prayer request card for me at service this week and has provided countless artworks to cheer me up.
There are many reasons to be totally and completely frustrated right now (but also so many more reasons to be hopeful about my current condition and outlook). The long awaited biopsy results came in today as expected. On Monday, surgeons had pulled 0.5 cubic centimeters of bone from my S1 Read more…
“This is another day, O Lord. I know not what it will bring forth, but make me ready, Lord, for whatever it may be. If I am to stand up, help me to stand bravely. If I am to sit still, help me to sit quietly. If I am to Read more…