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Cancer Journey · My Redemption Story

Caught in the Middle

March 1, 2019 mariesmuse1 Comment

Sunday morning, I weaved my way through the crowd and found my seat up front.  Late as always, worship was already in full swing.  The words of the second congregational song filled my ears . . . Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death Your perfect love is casting out… Continue reading Caught in the Middle

Cancer Journey · More Musings

Not What You Expected

September 7, 2018 mariesmuse3 Comments

“And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28 ESV In Christian circles, this verse gets thrown around a lot – especially when something bad happens and we don’t understand why.  It feels like anytime a Christian asks… Continue reading Not What You Expected

Cancer Journey

My Hope Isn’t in a Cure

March 22, 2018March 22, 2018 mariesmuse1 Comment

“But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us.” 2 Corinthians 4:7 ESV It’s been ages since I sat down to a blank screen and tried to write something, so please forgive me if I am a little rusty. I think I… Continue reading My Hope Isn’t in a Cure

Cancer Journey · Journaling · More Musings

Even If

July 11, 2017 mariesmuseLeave a comment

Even If Day 5: July 11, 2017 On March 3, 2017, we found out there was a spot on Austin’s brain that may be a new tumor. A little over a month later, days before Easter, the doctor called to tell us that it was indeed a relapse of his medulloblastoma – brain cancer. The… Continue reading Even If

Cancer Journey · Journaling · More Musings

The Writing Challenge

July 7, 2017July 8, 2017 mariesmuse1 Comment

Day 1: July 7, 2017 I have been holding back my words. It has been months since I have written a blog post – since before we found out Austin’s cancer had relapsed. I wrote in the “waiting,” but then when we knew, I just couldn’t bring myself to write. I couldn’t put anything into… Continue reading The Writing Challenge

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