Technology is great when it works. I have not been able to log into the Internet too much over past week. Our Internet has been a little fickle. But here is what has been going on.
I have been able to attend Coffee Break for a couple of weeks now. A great opportunity to learn more about Jesus and how refreshing He can be if we only allow Him to be not just be a part of our life but fill all of it. I am thoroughly enjoying the opportunity to meet new women and hear their stories. I am amazed at how God is working in each one's life - in big and small ways.
On Thursday I did something I really don't enjoy too much but my company was one of the best. I was taken on a shopping excursion to the "big" Suncoast Mall in Goderich. We hit every store looking for an outfit for me to wear at my parents' anniversary celebration. We tried on some casual shirts and then tried on some of the trendier get ups. I was pleasantly surprised that although the bubble shirt looks interesting on the hanger, it really doesn't look too bad on. My partner in crime looked rather stunning is the green "thing". It was fun to step out of the box and just chuckle at how surprisingly flattering some of the trendy items could be. The best part of the day was just being out and spending time with a very dear friend.
Friday and Saturday were the highlights of the week. My parents will be celebrating their 40th anniversary on November 27. While we do not usually celebrate special occasions early, we planned this celebration prior to knowing when my surgery would be. The first night, the house was filled with friends. Each person there has and continues to be special to my parents in their own right. Most of them I have grown up with and I know that they have been around for my parents during the good and the hard times of most of the 40 years and will continue to be there for them. On Saturday, the house was doubly filled with my parents’ siblings, in-laws, nieces, nephews and one grand-nephew. During this evening we had the opportunity to see a video which captured parts of the wedding reception which took place almost 40 years ago. It was a bit incredible to see how glamorous my parents looked back then - and that their classiness still continues. It was great to spend time with some family members who I have not seen in a long time. Boy, how we reminisced about the past and laughed about the good times that we have lived. These nights were the best!!!! The most exhilarating and the most exhausted nights at the same time.
As I looked back at the blog entry on November 7 I am delighted in God who has not left me alone through all of this journey. I am amazed at how God truly does answer prayers in the most wonderful way. Just take a peek back while remembering what you have just read and delight with me.
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Hi Cindy. It was good to read your blog this afternoon. I have been wondering how you are all doing. It sounds like you had lots of fun 'shopping!' It's good to just go out and goof off once in a while and when you are doing it with someone who makes you laugh - it doeth the heart good like medicine, doesn't it?
I really felt God nudging me the other night. I was asleep but I felt this title for my next book come to me for some reason - "Cancer - No Laughing Matter (But it Helps!) I don't know whether it was from God or whether it is still my drugged system. Not wanting to disturb my dearly beloved, I wrote it down in the dark and now have it in my 'what's next God?' file. So we shall see. I am thinking that I might use your smiley chemo picture (with Denise) in it if you let me and if anything comes of it! Are you game? Meanwhile I have a mountain of other writing projects to get to first.
It sounds like you had a fabulous time at the anniversary. Your parents are very special.
You are such a shining star for Jesus, Cindy. Be strong and know that there is a entire army of prayer warriors gathering at the foot of the cross on your behalf. Peace and joy in Jesus, my sister in Christ. <><
Me again...I forgot...please send my love to your Mom and Dad. And please tell them Gilles and I send our Happy Anniversary wishes. And also tell them they have a very strong and beautiful daughter who is going to rise and conquer this next step in the journey! Don't forget now. :):) x
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