“God is Still Good”

Hey my friends. Hope all is well and each of you are enjoying the begings of fall weather! I have discovered walking with my weighted vest on early in the morning raises the temperature by 10 degrees.

Wanted to share some info this week and have been waiting on a few Dr. visits.

This journey with my brain tumor has been very interesting. As Natalie and I continue to walk this out we have both realized, “we have never been on this journey.” I continue to learn and have affirmed some ideas that are not new and dependent on where I am at in life these things can take on very different understandings.

I had finally shifted my mindset that I am going to die to I believe I am going to be around for a while. I knew that getting close to 3 years I was already in a category for 1-3% of people with glioblastoma who live as long as I have. For several months I was feeling my best since my surgery. I was walking 5-6 miles a day and working out 3-4 days a week. I was convinced I was going to be in another small group who make it 5+ years.

5 weeks ago my MRI and checkup were showing some brain tumor growth that was concerning. I was very surprised. Felt great but then MRI showed some kind of growth. Dr. wanted me back 4 weeks later and we would know what was happening.

Last Thursday the 7th my tumor had grown even more. The cancer is back at work and is showing signs of being aggressive. The growth and pain level are growing.

I was surprised that day I was told the tumor was active again. Also not surprised that it was growing again because I was way past the normal time line. The norm for living with this type of brain tumor is 6-18 months. I outlived that time line and very grateful for the extra time.

This life we each live at times can be very challenging. Other times it can be beautiful and full of blessings. None of that surprises me at this time of my life. We live in a broken world. Since this cancer information, I have not thought for half a second that I was being punished.

I believe and find great comfort in the truth that “I am loved by God.” That truth has given me great peace of mind through a challenging time in this life.

I have no idea what is next! No idea of how long I have to live my life that has been full of amazing blessings. I get back to what I have been working on before I was diagnosed with this cancer. Life is one day at a time. Focus On Today! That is what I have.

Today is a good day!!!!

Always remember, You are Loved and of Great Value!!!!!!!!