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21 October 2025 Brian and I feel so loved and so cherished. What other words could be used to describe all the prayers, encouragement, gifts, and giving we have received? Most of you know I memorize books of the Bible. After I memorized Second Timothy in late spring and early summer, I felt led to memorize Psalms 67-89. Shortly after starting to write these Psalms on my heart, I received the diagnosis of cancer. How precious to be pondering on verses with deep emotions that

8 October 2025 Have you ever had a morning that felt like nothing went right? This morning, I did. But I can’t say that about my afternoon. I met with the MD doctor who does some alternative therapies. It was the best doctor’s appointment I have had since my diagnosis with cancer. We meet in an office, not a patient room. We had dialogue, not a one-sided conversation. I truly felt like an active participant in my healthcare. Perhaps the thing that touched me the most was

6 October 2025 Thank you to everyone who has lifted prayer, sent an encouraging note, picture, or package, as well as those who have offered direction. I am so glad to report that Brian and I decided a treatment. But before I share the treatment plan, I want to give you a summary of this week: 1. I had a phone call with the integrative medicine place near me. They scheduled a health consultation for me this Wednesday. This MD doctor will act as a secondary primary p

29 September 2025 Happy Fall Everyone! Many of you have asked for an update, checking on me. Thank you so much. Most days, I’ve been able to take thoughts captive and not dwell on “What if?”, “If only?”, “Why me?”, and even “Will God heal me?” The last twenty-four hours have been the hardest. I ended up having an odd allergic reaction (and not to soy), which caused swelling and headaches. Since defenses were down, I dipped emotionally, and my mind started to wander. Thankfu

14 September 2025 Thank you again for the prayers and encouragement that has come my way. Brian and I have researched some natural ways for healing this type of cancer. What we have learned is the Lord was already providing through my garden this year. Cucumbers, watermelon, and pumpkin (of which I have in abundance) are three fruits/vegetables that aid in healing the type of cancer I have. A wonderful reminder to me that he is the Great Provider. This past Thursday, Brian

29 August 2025 Thank you so much for your continued prayers and timely encouragement. Such a rich blessing of friends and family! Though I have not seen the doctor yet, I did get results from the PET scan: The mystery continues whether I have cancer in the lymph nodes. One lymph node shows suspicious activity, and another has mild activity. But I am okay with this. Romans 12:12 says, “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.” To back up a moment—Bria

19 August 2025 Thank you so much for the prayer and encouragement. I wish I could share all the ways I have been blessed by you this week. Instead, I'll leave you with three (and perhaps they may inspire how you encourage others): 1. Mercy, my stepdaughter, sends me a picture of four-month-old Juniper Violet every day, calling it part of my therapy. It really is the best therapy, as Juni’s smile is so adorable. 2. My mom’s best friend, Vickie Crabtree (who called my

8 August 2025 I want to thank you all for your desires to pray to the Lord on my behalf. I am encouraged and filled with gratitude to have so many caring people in my life. I received confirmation for a meet and greet with the surgeon on August 19. She is a Gynecologic Oncology Specialist who practices in East Texas and performs surgery at Christus Health in Tyler, Texas. Some have inquired how I am doing, so I will share two things which I hope communicates my peace as w