Tree Growth

This tree was hit with freezing temperatures that it does not tolerate, and the branches died. However, as is noticeable, there are new branches coming in to replace the dead branches.  An object lesson for me~ I want to have strong roots that keep me alive, even through rough times. If I am knocked down, don't stay there~ get up and grow new branches.


I am the Vine, you are the branches...John 15:5

Passing Time...

Thanks to one of my bloggy friends, I had something to do yesterday while my son was getting a blood transfusion. How did she know I like this kind of word puzzles?  I think the Holy Spirit directed her to send it! Little blessings.

I am a Momcologist!!

“The depth of our knowledge of our child’s disease would keep any Oncologist on their toes.  From the moment the words are spoken, “Your child has cancer.” we learn what perspective really is.  We have gained a new appreciation of the mundane and rudimentary things in our lives.  Moments we never gave a second thought to, are now sacred and crystalline in their value.  Some of our friends fade away. People we never truly considered friends, become steady rocks in our lives.  Our fellow Childhood Cancer families sometimes mean more to us than our blood relatives.
I would gladly revoke my membership to this club, if I could.  Yet, I am constantly humbled and filled with love for the members of this club.  We understand each others lingo, quirks, fears and joys.  Through CaringBridge, CarePages, Blogs, Facebook, Email, and phone calls, 

taken from: I Am A Momcologist

Another Friday Rolls Around

We have been home most of the week. I think I just vegetated, because I can't even remember what I have done.  Well, I know that I cooked some food because we had something to eat.  I remember shopping for groceries...but my memory fades after that.
Today it is time to clean house, and get ready for Sabbath.
Oh yes! Our family went out together~ the first time in 3 months.  We all had a good time together. So I guess my memory isn't so bad after all!  LOL!

Couldn't pass this friendly little fellow up~hanging out on a leaf

J begins another 2 weeks of chemo come Monday.  'Living' all we can before it comes.  He has been feeling pretty good~ we celebrate his good days.

I Smell Smoke!

We had all gone to bed. Some of the family was asleep until our daughter woke us up with the warning. The fan she uses to add circulation to her warm room had apparently  developed a short in the wiring, and was getting too hot. It did catch on fire, but luckily got it out quickly, and no harm done whew...

Does this appear to be burned?  Guess looks can be deceiving!

Awareness Month

September happens to be Childhood Cancer Awareness month.

It just so happens that we have a child with cancer.

This is the sign we saw in our clinic today as our son received his treatment....

We celebrate his good days!

"My Life is in Your Hands"

 Life can be so good
Life can be so hard
Never knowing what each day
Will bring to where you are
Sometimes I forget
And sometimes I can't see
That whatever comes my way
You'll be with me

My life is in your hands
My heart is in your keeping
I'm never without love
Not when my future is with you

My life is in your hands
And though I may not see clearly
I will lift my voice and sing
Cause your love does amazing things
Lord, I know, my life is in your hands

Nothing is for sure
Nothing is for keeps
All I know is that your love
Will live eternally
So I will find my way, yes
And I will find my peace
Knowing that you'll meet my every need

My life is in your hands
My heart is in your keeping
I'm never without love
Not when my future is with you

My life is in your hands
And though I may not see clearly
I will lift my voice and sing
Cause your love does amazing things
Lord, I know, my life is in your hands

When I'm at my weakest love
You carry me
Then I become my strongest love
In your hands

My life is in your hands
And though I may not see clearly
I will lift my voice and sing
Cause your love does amazing things
Lord, I know, my life is in your hands
I trust you Lord
My life is in your hands 
by
Kathy Troccoli