What do you anticipate for April? My March was a whirlwind of hallways, ‘non-existent’ airport gates, and a ‘March Madness’ that had nothing to do with basketball. April’s Anticipation isn’t just about waiting for the next scan, season, or stage of life—it’s about expecting God to show up in the middle of it all!
D.C., Bethesda, & the NCI/NIH
Our hats were off to the professional NONPAID/OVERWORKED TSA workers. Everything went smoothly in Springfield. Kindness and respect were sprinkled all around too! The weather, and even hailing a taxi at Reagan, proved to be without issues! The history hovering the Potomac hit me differently this time. The blooms of the cherry blossoms, sweet driver, and little construction made for a pleasant drive to Bethesda, MD.
Our stay at the hotel is a story on its own. With its loose and aging wallpaper, a broken elevator that added an adventure (we were on the 5th floor), and quirky lamps that had their own character, the experience was quite memorable! We joked that Gremlins had come to play tricks on us before our arrival. The front desk attendant later brought us a TV remote, proudly announcing, “It doesn’t have a back on it, but it has new batteries!” Even though we didn’t plan to watch it, it brought a smile to our faces! Later, I found it amusing when the shower handle was loose and spun around as I searched for the perfect setting to enjoy hot water. I thought of the young man who sweetly said, “On behalf of BLANK, I’d like to apologize for everything.”
After a day of scans and blood draws at the Institute, we learned that storms in the Midwest would delay our connecting flight. A missed flight was anticipated! After a LONG call with United, our flight was rerouted. One more sleep and we would head home!
March Madness
Our departure day was filled with big-hearted goodbyes and blessings to the AMAZING people at the hotel and NIH. Even the shuttle ride to the airport was light-hearted. My body was tired, but my spirits were high when I saw the security line moving quickly. We didn’t even have to show our boarding pass (this is an essential part of the story). With TIME TO SPARE we decided to find our gate first and then enjoy a lunch. FINDING the gate was a problem. MANY steps (with another worker helping us) proved wasted when we realized that there was NO GATE C-19! Did you know two airports serve D.C.?
There was NO TIME to spare as I anticipated missing our next flight. The 40-minute taxi ride to Dulles airport proved to be a MIRACLE! More lessons learned, as I have come to expect!
Although we anticipated long lines, we were pleasantly surprised by short and swift-moving lines at the correct airport. We made it to our gate on time for loading!
The plane landed in Dallas several hours later. With anticipated time on our hands, it was suggested by a kind worker to take the monorail to terminal D. There would more choices for food! By the time we finished our meal, notifications from United Airlines were “dinging”. Our NEXT flight was delayed and we would miss our connecting flight by 20 minutes. What would YOU anticipate at this time?
After a ride back to the terminal, and miles of steps, we met an angel by the name of Shennel. Our flights were changed again–but in a miraculous and amazing way (tears and hugs for Shennel included!)!
It wasn’t anticipated, but our DIRECT flight home was with a different airline. We landed an hour earlier than our original flight. Totally unexpected!
A City’s Anticipation
The anticipation of an overthrown government provided the energy the people needed! “Hosanna!” (“Save Us!” in Hebrew) The crowd in Jerusalem might have expected a king on a warhorse. Jesus entered on a donkey–a King of peace. He didn’t revolt. From the tears in the Garden, betrayel, to the brutal beating and the cross, he offered Himself as a sacrifice.
It’s a reminder that my own expectations of how a season ‘should’ go often pale in comparison to how God chooses to work miracles in the middle of a mess! As I anticipate the celebration of the cross and Jesus’ ascension, I’m reminded that even when the plan seems to fall apart, the Resurrection proves that God is the Master of the unexpecting ending. Simply, He is Risen, He is reigning, and He is right in the middle of it ALL.
The Latest Reroute
Althought the trip had many unanticipated situations (including a change from the ORIGINAL trip dates), things happened that I did anticipate–meeting amazing people and experiencing miraculous moments! Thank you, dear friend/sister Barbara, for accompanying me on the adventerous trip! I’m anticipating a wonderful April!
The recovery from the trip and skin cancer excision surgery has taken longer than expected. Several follow-up appointments have resulted in a change of flight schedules treatment plans. On Monday, I’ll visit the surgical oncologist to begin scheduling internal radiation. That late afternoon I’ll begin monthly injections.
I’m SO thankful the liver is stable. However, the bone and lymph node progression must be treated. The bone mets impact my quality of life in tremendous ways. I anticipate future new treatments and options. The doctors on my team are fabulous and caring!
My journey with this chronic cancer often feels like that long walk to find a non-existent gate C-19–tiring, confusing, and filled with wasted steps. EVERY DETOUR led me EXACTLY where I needed to be. When asked how I stay positive or joyful, you can anticipate this consistent answer–“I’ll never base my outlook on circumstances–it will be based on the power of Christ IN ME.” I’m not JUST anticipating that things will be better LATER… in Heaven. I’m living with the joy and power of TODAY. It doesn’t mean that I won’t feel sad or experience heartbreak, confusion, or other emotions. It’s the anticipation of going to the Garden and meeting a Savior who understands it ALL.
We are ALL battling chronic… LIFE. Do you anticipate a feeling of hope and faith? Do you live with a sense of renewal and the promise of a God who is by your side through it all? May you anticipate and experience an April filled with good health, peace, and hope!
Friends, you are SO LOVED. ❣️ Happy Resurrection Weekend!
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Im glad everything worked out amidst all the craziness. It’s wonderful you have supportive people to accompany you through it all.
Happy Easter and spring. 😀
Love Katelon
Thank you, sweet Katelon! Happy Easter and Spring to you. Much love and blessings! ❤️
I deeply appreciated your HONEST positivity. No fakey stuff here! I know you. You really had a faith-filled journey filled with many everyday miracles. These everyday miracles are miracles nonetheless. You saw the miraculous God at work in every twisted turn. Hallelujah!
The store gets better and better. I am ordering more mugs!
God bless you richly as you rest, recover, and rejoice. Happy Resurrection Day!
Tim! Rascal! Thank you, dear dear friend. You know me SO well!!
No fakery~ you can’t script this. Barbara and I could share even more, Tim!
You’ve walked alongside me through every twisty turn and witnessed it all, Tim. I’ve witnessed the glory through YOU and it’s been an adventure! Here’s to more! Even if I’m slow, sore, or unsteady, the balance and life of Christ in Me keeps me taking steps forward. Hallelujah!!
God bless you and Rascal my precious friend. I’ll read and recover~ and meet you at the storefront soon!
Thank you for your unwavering support, prayers, and partnership dear friend! Give Rascal lots of belly rubs from Finn and I as we settle in for the night.
The most useful words I’ve read in a long time, “On behalf of BLANK, I’d like to apologize for everything.” And, as you know, the whole story — for me — is in that Garden. Happy Easter, Karla.
I have a story about that, MAK. That apology was so sincere and the timing was impeccable. I’ll share more by email. The Garden. It’s mine too. Finley and I love you 3 so dearly. Happy Easter!! I appreciate you SO much ♥️🐾
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i’m so glad you had angels catching you when the floor would cave in. life is amazing that way. i hope that goodness finds itself into their lives for their kindness.
and lol, “chronic life!” 😀 I always joking around that I’m dying of Life but of course, life is something to be appreciated, shared and be grateful for and you are doing all three with such grace.
getting on the cheerleading bus for you and the family! enjoy your April! 🙂 Mike
I’m waving at you on the bus, Mike! Hello and thank you! There’s nothing like bus rides lol!
Chronic explains so much doesn’t it? Even change.
We’re all dying of life. And I’ve found the narrow road of living the life~ the Way!
It doesn’t make life easier. In fact, it makes it more challenging. The enemy can’t stand it!
Since I last posted I’ve had new tears, experiences, and miracles~ that’s what life is all about isn’t it?
You’re very thoughtful to say such kind words. Like you, I appreciate and am grateful for life. I don’t take one day for granted.
I know that angel I met will be so blessed. It was such a special moment!
Happy April, my friend. May yours be filled with blessings and happiness! 🥰🙏
Just goes to show that there are many gates that can lead to a good destination. I’m glad your journey went awry in a good way. Happy Easter!
Thank you, Tippy! I’ve missed hanging out with you and our friends. It’s been quite a few weeks~ more miracles and awesome memories. I hope you are all well! I look forward to having more time here after the weekend. Have a wonderful Easter!! I appreciate you!
Thank you for these moments of sharing your beautiful perceptions of these challenges you face. I keep you in my prayers, along with all the doctors and nurses.
It’s truly a blessing to be able to share my heart. I know you understand this, J.K. It’s the most peaceful “purging”~it also requires me to pray more. Always a plus.
Your prayers and support are so thoughtful and kind. Thank you, my friend.♥️🙏
I love that: Happy Resurrection Weekend 🙂 same to you, Karla: love how you use yr airport troubles as a metaphor for your cancer journey. You’re getting there, Karla: each night I pray for you, Col and Mike’s wife who are on cancer journeys of their own —
Thank you, John. I have you on the same list, dear friend. It’s been quite a journey, eh? You know, you know!
Col and Mike’s wife are in my prayers, John, too.
Let’s keep the faith as we walk in the truth and power of Christ.
yes ! that first verse in Galatians 5 Keeps me going, Karla — and thanks for joining the prayer line for Col and Mike’s wife whose name I have forgotten 🙁 but Jesus will know who she is 🙂
Yes, John ~ Amen 🙏 and Jesus does know!
Thankful to “see” you here. 🩷
🥹😭♥️🙏❤️🤗🤗 so thankful to see you, Kelley
He’s with you every step of the way. Thinking of you my friend ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
So glad you made it home safely. Love you, too much girl! 😁🎶❤️🕊️🥁🌹🌴🏆🎯🧑🌾✝️🥇
I love you so much, Mama Wenda. Happy Resurrection Weekend! 🥰💕🐣🙏🤗🐾❤️👭🤟🏻🏃♀️♥️🐥💙🎊🏃♀️
You have a Happy Easter too, You deserve a great one! ❤️🤣😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘❤️
It sounds like an arduous but interesting journey Karla, rest up now sister. You are in our prayers sister. May our Father God continue to guide and bless you each day 🙏
Thank you, Alan! Your prayers and support are felt. Isn’t our Savior such a good good Father? I’m praying for you too, brother. God bless you and yours. 🙏
Oh Karla, when we touch those miracles, especially after thinking this isn’t good, we give a great big thanks and maybe chide ourselves a little for doubting. Mind you, after many long flights, tiring op’s, our thoughts can get a bit sidetracked kind lady 🤗🥰
Your journey, in so many ways, is a test. And the love in those answers found are truly beyond words. Even if the wrong airport occasionally 🤣🦓🕊️🙏
Many big hugs, love and light that you do do get to celebrate Easter and a beauty in what He shared for you. Coming over by big blue courier 🤗🤣🐬🦭🐳 Take care my friend, may many more angels guide you truly 🤗🥰🤣🌟🐾🦓🐬🐳❤️🙏
I see the big courier now, Mark! It’s as big as a whale 🐳!
A test. How profound. This morning, in one of my devotions, I watched a video called “The Test” created by The Bible Project. From Adam and Eve, to Abraham, to Moses, to Jesus….to us today. We are ALL being tested.
Oh I’ve failed at many of them. Thank God I’ve learned,..and still learn! Repent, turn away,…”no, Karla, not that way or door!”
The simplicity of it is ….it seems simple. lol. But if/when you’re “yoked” to something or someone that doesn’t believe in the WAY or wants to keep both feet, mind, and soul firmly planted in this world, it’s harder to surrender. I know this for me.
Jesus is my All and Everything. If I get sidetracked or confused, I practice my patterns. Pause. Pray. Praise. And I throw in a giggle because what else can I do?
What an adventurous life He can give! And it doesn’t take something huge to “rattle the cage!” HE’s there in the mundane too~ making it miraculous if we choose to SEE and HEAR ( so many layers of lies in the dark world I no longer care about).
May we continue finding these lessons on love and life and what truly matters, dear friend!
I appreciate you!
Take care and many prayers, hugs, and love, dear friend! From the Finn and I! And chocolate too! It’s Easter!🐣 💕🙏🥰🤗🐤🐣 🐾 🦓
Haha…me…I forgot the chocolate. Go figure 🤣 Pssst, but I did give up chocolate for a few days to show where my heart was 🤗🤣 And yayyy to the courier’s arrival, a safe trip to your home with lots of welcoming love 🤣🐾🦓🐬🐳❤️
And I most certainly gave thanks for His sacrifice ❤️🙏 And interestingly I changed the way that I pray…or more my intent…and I have been sleeping up to 8 hrs each night since. I think I was being a little ‘expectant’ instead of truly giving thanks for a journey I realise may have many scars…but without them I would not find that empathy, compassion and love within it all ❤️
And yes, it is all a test. And like any school we have to ‘test’ each footstep until we see. I can always remember in high school a maths equation that I just couldn’t get right. It took a friend to explain it differently and it clicked, a light came on upstairs. And I think we are all like that, we just need to see things in His light that comes from so many directions because we are all unique. They may sound the same but we all approach them differently. Each our own paths, and especially if we can ‘giggle’ at ourselves and life in doing so 🤗🌟❤️
Mind you, your journey has touched every which way that is possible Karla but I, and many others, can feel the beauty you have reached 🤗 This journey will indeed poke us so that we can see. And yes, it even takes a few ‘same doorways’ until we do see 🤗🥰
And I also appreciate you too kind lady, those experiences you share are those moments a light has come on for me. Thank you ❤️
I shall send you big hugs, much love and light that your next step can see a new path, a new hope, with the knowledge that it is specific for you. That it is hard, but that very thing is truly keeping His love grounded within you. So that when you do fly it will be that much more appreciated kind lady, and the views will go on forever. Hang in there my friend. Oh, and as Ginger says…belly rubs for Finn too 🤣😂
Now where did I leave that chocolate? 🤣🤗🥰🐾🦓🦢🦋🐬🐳❤️🙏
Mark–my heart and soul nodded through this—and a few belly laughs too!
TODAY—-I just WROTE to a friend about how the Lord speaks to me—so gently, quietly, in many ways…and then….it CLICKS. The lightbulb moment that you explained so well (yes, in math, too!). It’s AMAZING when that happens. All of a sudden there is a HUGE relief.
Everything makes sense.
I’m so happy for my scars, these crazy detours, and the diagnosis. I’m walking so closely to Jesus and SO crazy about our Savior —this wouldn’t have happened otherwise. I think?
NOTHING of this world matters, Mark. It’s all…going away. Temporary. Distracting. It might give temporary comfort and entertainment. Things provide convenience. But what I truly desire and know is everlasting are the things you can’t see.
But about that chocolate—we’re waiting. Can you make it dark chocolate please? Tee hee.
LEt’s stay rooted and grounded in HIS love–even in opposite ends of this beautiful big world, dear friend. Finn and I send our love and blessings always!!! 🐾❣️🎶🦓⭐💚
Dark chocolate it is Karla 🥰🤣👌❤️
And love and blessings gratefully received kind lady, may there be lots of it in your journey. Big hugs and prayer for this new path my friend, and yes, it all needs to go where it is so we can open to that love and wisdom kind lady. I’ll ask Jesus to touch that heart of yours for a healing, a rest, layered with much love. I too will add mine, I hope it goes well, I’m grounding in the big blue as we speak 🤗🥰🤣🌟🐾🦓🐬🐳❤️🙏
You are such an inspiration to me, Karla. Your March Madness so full of miracles, sudden switches and perfect timings of connection. And your continued stubborn positivity in Jesus! I love it!
Today is Silent Saturday (my own name for it). The day between the death of our Lord on the cross and His Resurrection on Sunday. The disciples are huddled in a locked room, gathered together, waiting for what? They are confused, scared of the unknown, having no answers for whatever is coming next. Silently waiting — little do they know the Joy coming to them in a short time. But for now, it’s the deafening sound of silence surrounding them.
I pray for you that your Silent Saturday is filled with all the peace, and sure hope that you exude to all here and there in your life.
May the Joy and Peace of our Risen Savior be yours this Resurrection Sunday and stretch through the rest of the year for you!
May our God and Savior continue to bless you richly in all things big and small each day, dear sister! Amen! 🙏😊🤍
G.W. You inspired me too, thank you for such sweet support and words of encouragement and prayer!
I call today Silent Saturday too. I’ll still be stubborn for our Savior~ but in silence, I grieve about the horrific and brutal
Death he endured. I always will. Yet, the tears turn to joy at the emptiness found on Sunday! And that emptiness isn’t in us is it? Yay for the empty tomb!
I’ve been watching Season five of The Chosen again. I’ve been on The Bible Project with Tim Mackey (so?), I’ve read Andrew Murray, and every Gospel account today. I imagine myself sitting with them~ confused, sad… and it “hitting” what “taking up our cross” truly means.
This essential part of Salvation is the ONLY way to experience this intimacy with our Savior isn’t it, GW?
God bless you brother in all ways! I appreciate you!! 🥰🙏
“It’s a reminder that my own expectations of how a season ‘should’ go often pale in comparison to how God chooses to work miracles in the middle of a mess!”
Amen, sister! This is such an encouraging and uplifting post, that had me nodding my head, after a recent travel adventure my own. 🙏May the Lord continue to bless you and keep you. May He be gracious to you and turn His face toward you, and give you peace.
Happy Easter, Karla! God Bless.
Thank you, David! I’d love to hear of your travel
Adventures and outcomes. Just your daily school adventures are enough for a huge book (and many in that series!).
God bless you, my friend. Thank you for your prayers and support on our journey this side of home!🥰🙏
Karla, Wow! You really did have a March Madness! I’m so thankful that you are walking with the Lord! You know He is right beside you every step of the way. Thank you for your inspiration, encouragement, and love! Henry and I send our love and prayers to you and Finn! 🙏💕🐾
Sweet Cindy, thank you for your love, prayers, and support…always!
Finn and I love you and Henry. I’m praying for you as you continue living out the Christ Walk and encouraging us too!
You’re a blessing! 💕🙏❤️🐾
Thank you, my friend. 💕
You’re welcome. Thank you for ordering from the Finley River Collection. Will you please let me know if it meets your expectations? This is all so new to me, Cindy. Finley and I love you and Henry. God bless you both! ❣️🙏🏻🐾
I will let you know. God bless you today, Karla! 💕🙏🐾
Henry says, Hi!
Thank you, sweet friend!! God bless you and Henry, too! HI, HENRY!! ❣️❣️🙏🏻🙏🏻🐾🐾
Karla, Yesterday, I received my Dwell journal! It is very nice and I love it! It will always remind me of you and Finn! I’ll let you know when I get the other items. God bless you and Finn today, dear friend! 🙏🌷🐾💕
what a wild adventure you had on this trip, Karla. You are a brave soul to manage all of that while dealing with all of your issues. I am glad you made it through and are home again safe and sound!
This really sums it all up so well:
“My journey with this chronic cancer often feels like that long walk to find a non-existent gate C-19–tiring, confusing, and filled with wasted steps. EVERY DETOUR led me EXACTLY where I needed to be.”
Have a Happy Easter, my friend!
Thank you, dear Dwight! Life’s adventures just keep proving God’s power over and over.
Interestingly, it wasn’t easy to decide to “do” this trip. Financially, it’s a “no brainer” with the NCI and the study I’m
In.
Spiritually-speaking~ it was a home run. Grand Slam! Even if the results aren’t what I wish. The reality of it doesn’t negate the truth~ I’ll be healed one day and I’ll not wait until that “one day” to live a life of abundance. Well, my abundance might be in things I battle I can’t mention here, but the things I write about are exactly what must be shared!
I truly believe if I lose my voice, or an arm or leg, or life~ I’ll find a way to praise God and tell
Others about this mighty Savior who changed everything in my life!
I’m so happy to be home and the treatments will begin again~ but there are many positives and I’ll take the good, the bad, and the ugly (like Clint Eastwood? lol)
God bless you, dear Uncle Dwight. Happy Easter to you and your precious family ❤️🥰
And do you as well!
“I’ll never base my outlook on circumstances–it will be based on the power of Christ IN ME.” Amen, Karla❣ Every night at bedtime, I look up the night sky and cite these two verses together: “This is the secret: Christ lives in me” (Colossians 1:27) and “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” (Philippians 4:13).
Amen, dear friend. Mitch, I pray everyone could live in this power and truth! You’re a blessing, dear friend. Happy resurrection weekend to you, Trudy, and your whole gang.❤️🙏
Likewise to you and yours, dear friend! 🧡
What an adventure! And what blessings as our Lord made Himself known through it all! What I’m anticipating is simply that Christ will keep working and transforming me, bit by bit, and use me however He deems necessary, because I am not my own, but belong, body and soul, in life and in death, to my faithful Savior, Jesus Christ! 💜 Praying for you daily, my sister!
In our plans I was reading about this day~ in between the cross and the tomb.
Then, I went to read Andrew Murray and his thoughts on the cross.
Jeff, your sacrifice~ your “death to self” has been evident! How many times does Jesus say we have to “take up the cross to follow him?”
Many miss this, my friend. It’s not easy to die to this world, our selves, needs, desires… and when one does, you find you have EVERYTHING in Christ!
Bit by bit, I’ve died too, my friend. It wasn’t at a young age~ my slow “death to self” had been happening for years. When NOTHING of this world “worked” it was because I already knew it never will!
To live in this way, complete surrender and death to self, is the most freedom possible. We have a Savior that helps us~ and also says there is no other way!
God help us all!
Praying for you too, brother, and S and C. You’re a gift and blessing!
🙏❤️🙏
Thank you, my friend. This journey, this adventure, is indescribable. I pray for you, as well, daily. A joyous Resurrection Sunday be yours, sister!
You’re welcome! AMEN!!!!!
“Saturday’s here, but Sunday’s comin’!”
Amen, Jane! I’m reflecting on this quiet day in between the cross and the tomb. Peace and love, dear friend ❤️
FROM: Murphy’s Law
What a whirlwind trip you had….delayed flights, wrong airport, questionable hotel accommodations, finding food….yet it all came together just fine, AND you arrived home earlier than expected.
Your traveling companion is an Angel in disguise. I think kind, caring, compassionate people are drawn to you like a magnet. Birds of a feather, ya know?
Praying for an easier road to recovery from here on in. May spring and summer bless you with unexpected breakthroughs for beating cancer.
Wishing you and your family a lovely Easter. Give sweet Miss Finley the usual belly rubs and kisses with a few treats added for having to spend time without you.
Love, Ginger🦋
Finn and I love you, Ginger. My apologies so much time has passed since we last wrote.
It all came together! It’s just the way it works!
My friend is an angel straight from heaven indeed. Lots of giggles~ even through tears.
I’ve learned that although the tests might have results I don’t like, my attitude and walk in Christ can stay stable. When cancer isn’t, He is. And I should use this same approach because of how it lives in me, Ginger.
I want others to see it and experience it too.
I’ll start new things as soon as Monday.
Recovery is a tricky word for me. I’ll always be on something~ each day brings it own kind of “recovery”. This cancer isn’t curable~ but one day I Will be healed.
You’ve endured loss and pain ~ and you still inspire others . I want to keep doing that too, dear friend.
Finley is being precious. She’s growing older and requires things and the stability will always be love~ and belly rubs! I just gave her a treat she loves and told her that you said so!
We love and appreciate you, Ginger. ❤️🥰🙏🤗🐾
My precious friend I marvel at your sweet spirit in all things. . .
“EVERY DETOUR led me EXACTLY where I needed to be. When asked how I stay positive or joyful, you can anticipate this consistent answer–“I’ll never base my outlook on circumstances–it will be based on the power of Christ IN ME.” I’m not JUST anticipating that things will be better LATER… in Heaven. I’m living with the joy and power of TODAY. It doesn’t mean that I won’t feel sad or experience heartbreak, confusion, or other emotions. It’s the anticipation of going to the Garden and meeting a Savior who understands it ALL.”
Powerful words dearest Karla! Yes, we can meet our Savior who understands it all in the Garden!
I love you and praying for you! Easter blessings, HE IS RISEN ✝️🙏🏻✝️
I love you, Pam. THANK YOU, precious friend. I give ALL glory to God. He never surprises me and I continue to delight in His ways….daily!
When I think of that song, In the Garden, I think of my sweet Momma and Dad –all of us singing. And you and your precious angel parents and everyone gathered around the piano.
The Garden will always be that special place. I’m so thankful that He is ALWAYS there.
Thank you for your never-waiving love and prayers. Sending so many hugs and much love. ❣️❣️🙏🏻🙏🏻🎶🎶
Beautifully said, Karla. Life may take unexpected turns, but God is always at work in the middle of the mess.
Your Faith and Joy in Him shine through every step.
He Is Risen, and He is with us in it all. ❤️
Happy and Blessed Easter my Dear Sister…
You Are Loved …
Thank you, sweet brother! Willie, you understand this well, dear friend.
That’s all I want—HIS Joy and my faith—HIS glory and my …grit? lol. I want to live Resurrected every day, Willie! Each day is a gift!!
Have a blessed week, brother. Sending love and prayers to you and your beautiful wife! ❣️🙏🏻
I’m so glad that God was holding you in the palm of His hand! March was certainly an adventure!! April will bring its own energy – and hopefully it will be a little calmer!
Thank you, sweet Val! April’s energy has been “up”—just like my faith and eyes! I have to LAUGH at how crazy life is at times. Because HE is in the midst of it ALL!! Oh, what a wonderful blessed thing called Life. I’m choosing joy, Val.
Finley and I send our love to you and Mochi. God bless you and those warriors. Please give them all my love tonight too. Yesterday, I saw the surgical oncologist’s nurse who will order my new radiation treatments. Due to an insurance hiccup, I did not receive my first injection. But I’m happy! God has his reason why and it’s on the books for May. Now, to hear when the first radiation will be. My bones and I will be very happy! Please take care. How can I pray for yOU?
Karla, I was with the warriors tonight. We prayed for you!!! We also watched a movie – Father Stu. I hadn’t seen it before but it was actually good… I think it’s on Netflix. April is full of positive energy starting with Easter and Spring is in bloom! I hope the radiation is not only palliative but curative too! As for me – please pray for peace. I feel the saber rattling and the threat of nuclear war in my soul and it troubles me deeply….
Val, I read this very early this morning and prayed for peace. I understand how you feel. My parents are feeling that. It’s not that I’m putting my head in the sand, but for my own health, I haven’t watched the news. I know you understand this! I will always pray for you as you do for me!
I’ve seen Father Stu–I enjoyed it!!
Sending love and prayers to you…and sweet Mochi too!
I am challenged by your “keeping on” Karla. Keeping you in our prayers. You excel and God delights on making those connections…
Thank you, dear friend. He’s smiling, Gary. And you know, you know, my friend. Oh, how you all experience this!
God bless the Fultz family! What treasures!
Oh, Karla, I must tell you that I had a moment with God while reading your post. It was a sudden realization that you are just like Jesus. Really. My goodness, you really are. He was humble, kind, giving, and always saw how God was there. I’m so glad! God Bless you, Karla! ❤️
Jennie, I’m in TEARS. All I ever want to be is like HIM. Oh, sweet friend. I met him in the Garden for years sharing, crying, revealing, repenting…I had it ALL WRONG. Oh the humanness of it all. If all I can be is like him…..It’s taken YEARS and continous practice at being present with Him. I told several people that a piece of paper can’t get between Jesus and I. It’s amazing to think that such a man, totally God, walked the Earth in such an amazing manner. His upside-down Kingdom ways of humility, yet righteous judgement, loving his enemies…
Thank you, precious friend, for sharing. How humbling and I’m so thankful for you. God bless you, Jennie. I pray that you are all doing well out East! Sending so much love and hugs!!❣️🤗🙏🏻
My heart is full. Very full!! ❤️
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good on you, Karla for staying buoyant even when …. your faith is inspirational and encourages me to be steady in mine — John 🙂
Thank you, John! Let’s keep encouraging one another, my friend! 🥰🙏
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Happy Spring, Resurrection, and new life little sis. I’m glad you made it home, such is life, the struggles, the suffering, the unexpected joys. Love you. Hugs, C
Oh, C–it is SO good to see you! Thank you! Happy Spring, dear big sis. The struggles and suffering–they’re worth it. For the moments of peace and joy are THAT MUCH sweeter! I feel blessed to have this peace and joy that is beyond our understanding. I love you, C. Sending hugs and blessings always.
April I anticipate anything weather wise where I live. I miss the anticipation of travel and hope to travel again. You had a busy time little sister. Maybe some relaxation is in order for you.
Thank you, brother. You’re so thoughtful and supportive. After yesterday’s treatment, it will be good for me to “rest”. Things are shifting–soulful shifts that cause busyness–but in the long run, because they are God-led, it will be a good thing! Through it all, God is good. I just stay out of his way. I prayed for you. Jesus LOVES YOU!