Chemo Round #9

Tues. Sept. 4, 2012 - Chemo Round #9

Today was a long day at the cancer center. Jeannee picked me up at 8:30am and we were there until 2pm. 

Although it was a long time, it went rather quickly as we had the chance to visit with each other and with many of the other patients who were there receiving treatment. I had the pleasure of meeting a neighbor of ours for the first time as he came in for treatment and sat right next to me. His name is Wayne and although we’ve never met before, our ward and family have been praying for him since he was diagnosed with cancer back in June. He lives up the street from us and it was wonderful to finally put a name together with his face. He’s not a member of the church, but has been learning about it and he shared his beautiful simple testimony that he feels God’s love and influence in his life. I’m so glad I met him today.

I'm trying harder to listen to the promptings of the spirit in my life and act on them. Sunday I had the impression of dropping a little gift off to three individuals in my ward. I can't remember things as well as I'd like so I wrote their names down on my ‘to do’ list. This evening I wrapped up a few loaves of yummy bread and dropped them off at each of their homes. It was so good to visit with each of these people and to express my love and concern for them and lend them support in some of the challenges that they are going through. After receiving so much from so many people, it just feels good to give back. I need to do more of that.