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....
by joanborton | Nov 1, 2024 | Caregiving
To My Fellow Caregivers: Today is November 1, and the start of National Family Caregivers Month. I considered writing a post each day this month about a family caregiver. But I know so many. How would I pick and choose? I couldn’t get everyone highlighted in just 30...
by joanborton | Aug 23, 2024 | Disability, Friendship, God's love, Lessons Learned, Travel
Anxious is an apt term for how I felt recently. Jerry and I received an invitation to an event in a part of the country we used to visit frequently. The occasion is pleasant and will take place later this year. Right away, we both said, “Yes, let’s try to get there.”...