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Sunday Matters: Summer Reading?

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Sunday Matters

Each year I love to share a summer reading list. This year, it will most likely be a list of books I’ve been wanting to get to . As you know, I just recently began reading again so my pace is slow, but steady. I’ve been taking my time with each book I read which is why there haven’t been too many reviews. I  kind of like the slower pace. Gives me more time to ponder what I’ve read.

Right Now:

Student ministry for most of the day. A little longer than usual as we have a meeting right after. It’s JUMP weekend. All the grades move up. It’s exciting to welcome the new 7th graders. There will be crazy games and lots of fun.

This Week:

My MRI results were pretty good but then another doctor weighed in and mentioned possible re-growth of the tumor. God, I hope not. He said it could also be post-operative scar tissue. Let’s pray it’s that. Next MRI will be in September.

I thought my CT chest scan was to check on the pulmonary embolism but nooooo, it was a scan for lung cancer because they saw a mass in February. NO ONE ever mentioned it to me.

However, no sign of cancer, heart and aortic everything is good. Lungs are good. Thank God. Thank you for the prayers.

Last weekend we hit Palm Springs. I was a little hesitant to  leave the comfort of home. After such a long recovery, new environments unsettle me a little bit. It was a lovely visit. I felt almost totally normal and the pup loves the extra walks and dog park visits.

This was my view each morning:

Palm Springs

Reading:

I did get Stephen King’s new book this weekend but haven’t cracked it open yet. I need to go through  my shelf to see what I have to review, read for book club, and the like. I may just totally go by mood and pick a page-turner.

Grateful for:

The YouVersion Bible app. I prefer to read my actual Bible but the app makes it so easy to read, well, everywhere. I spend much more time in scripture because of that app. I like the note taking features too. I especially enjoy selecting plans for The Hub and I to read together.

Hey, that’s all I have. I hope you have an amazing week!

Bookish Talk, Life

Sunday Matters: Breaks Are Good

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Sunday Matters

We are taking a little break this weekend to celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary. That’s right, 30th! It’s unbelievable really.

Right Now:

No student ministry today for me. I hate to miss it but a break now and then is a good thing.

This Week:

My MRI results were pretty good:

  • No re-growth of the tumor that was removed on Jan 10th.
  • The two smaller tumors are still small. No change.
  • Nearly all of the inflammation noted in previous scans has disappeared.
  • Next MRI will be in September.

I had the CT lung scan but haven’t received the results yet.

Reading:

Finishing up Census by Jesse Ball. I will probably pick up Stephen King’s new one this weekend.

You Like it Darker

Grateful for:

Our little pup Chloe. She will be 13 soon. She can no longer jump up or down from the couch or bed so we have to assist her and remember not to leave her stranded when we leave for the day.  Besides that, she is in good spirits and still enjoying her sunny naps. She put up with me as I was lurching around the house after surgery so my frequent trips up and down the stairs with her is a small thing.  Gosh, I love that pup.