by joanborton | Jan 15, 2025 | Uncategorized
Every day I’ve written this post, or at least a portion of it in my head. They always came with a witty title. But getting those thoughts from my head to my fingers to type was much harder. Let’s see how it goes today. Thank you for all your prayers, notes of...
by joanborton | Dec 24, 2024 | Uncategorized
‘Twas the week before surgery and all through the house Plenty was stirring, with only a little grouse. Lists were created, and entered in Excel Of our wonderful friends, who will care for us well. They’re coming from Pennsylvania, Georgia, and the west Plus plenty of...
by joanborton | Dec 17, 2024 | Ponderings, Prayer, Self Care, Vulnerability
The two weeks of waiting between Jerry’s biopsies and learning the results were difficult. We had plenty to keep us busy, including appointments almost every other day, to give everyone who requested, insight into my bodily systems in preparation for surgery 12/30....
by joanborton | Dec 10, 2024 | Family, God's love, Vulnerability
Thank you for all the care expressed since my recent post. Your kind words are an encouragement to me and Jerry. Today we had my first visit with an oncologist. We’d heard many positive comments about him from friends. They were right! We liked him and feel confident...
by joanborton | Dec 3, 2024 | Caregiving, God's love, Hope, Instructions for Life, Peace
Well, this didn’t go as we expected. My husband had a biopsy. We’re anxious to get the results because he feels like something is not right in his body. We’re trying not to worry. We’re praying. Yet still preparing ourselves for the potential of the big C diagnosis....