Last week at work, I was talking with my boss about some upcoming duties, and in a moment of clarity, I realized that I was in over my head on a couple of projects. I asked her if there was any way we could change things around a bit, and she said it would be no problem.
I let out a huge sigh.
“Ok, I admit it,” I said. “I can’t do everything.”
She laughed, agreeing that she couldn’t either. No one could.
That’s how I feel again today, only this time in the rest of my life.
Ever since my recent cancer diagnosis, I have been looking forward to the next couple of weeks. I have my sister’s wedding to participate in on Saturday, a work trip to Vermont with four presentations to give beginning Sunday, and a fun trip to Texas the following Saturday with friends to visit and a writing retreat to attend. Then, radiation therapy begins.
Once my surgery was scheduled, I realized that it would be exactly four weeks from the time I was in the operating room until the time I would begin my wild two weeks. I was optimistic, certain I would be ready.
Tomorrow, it all starts. And now I’m not sure I can do it.
Would you pray for me?
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Today, I saw my radiation oncologist who was realistic and optimistic about my case. I have a planning CT scan scheduled for next week between trips, and then radiation will begin on October 4 after I return from Texas. I am thankful for all the kind medical professionals on my team. Jesus uses them to bring healing and hope.
I’ve been missing you, Charity. Hope you are well and just busy with all that is on your calendar.
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A prayer: for joy, even when you can’t do it all or take it all in (not that any of us can 🙂
Love you…
Charity, I’m sure that you have one or more of these awards, but I wanted you to FEEL the love and know that you do not have to respond until you are feeling better. I wanted to nominate you for them because of your candid and courageous battle with cancer. God bless you sister. http://sherilswift.blogspot.com/2011/09/blogger-awards.html
Praying, Charity. Dear God, please ease Charity’s worries. Please give her comfort and peace. Please help her navigate the next few weeks of busyness and get the rest she needs in between activities. Amen.
Yes, Yes lots of prayers surrounding you!
Thanks for the privilege of praying for you, Charity. Will do!
One thing at a time, just the next thing, and then the next. With lots of naps. 🙂
Lean on others for logistics, and lean on the Lord for the inside stuff that we can’t see.
Speaking of rest, Tilly’s sprawled out on the kitchen floor right now. I just heard one of the big, deep sighs that a dog will emit when settled.
I hope you can find moments to settle in like that.
I will pray. I’m amazed at the traveling you’re doing, but I know the importance of traveling when you feel good enough to do it (not great, but good enough). And I’ll pray during your radiation, too.
You’re on the list.
Yes, Charity. I will pray, and I have been praying. You are daily on my heart. Love you, and can’t wait to see you.
Charity,
Agreeing with Ted in prayer…someday, when you’re an ancient lady, you will tell the wee ones how faithful GOD is and how He brought you through the rough days.
You can teach them about Ebenezer and help them to trust in GOD Who walks alongside them in the dark valleys.
Continuing to pray,and joining Patricia in gratitude for specifics to bring before Him.
And giving thanks for sisters’ weddings, and retreats, and bosses who listen and flex with real life.
Charity, thank you for your honesty and transparency. I pray that God would give you the strength to be able to have joy during all the events before you!
Praying now, and will be, Charity. May God strengthen you and give you peace. I pray that years from now you’ll be sharing how the Lord saw you through this long time in your life.
(((Charity))) I pray for you every day…often…when I see your name on that sticky note on my fridge. Now I know how to pray.