NO SAND BETWEEN MY TOES!

Greetings,

Those of you who know me best know how much I have always loved vacations at the beach sitting at the edge of the ocean and enjoying the peaceful beauty that God created. This past weekend Marvin and I were blessed with a great getaway in Myrtle Beach with Melinda and our 15 year old grandson, Chad. He was playing in a baseball tournament there and Melinda had rented a condo on the beach with enough extra space for Marvin and I to "tag along". (Thanks Melinda and Jason!!) Most of our time was spent at the baseball field (4 games in 2 days) which left very little time for walks on the beach. I didn't even get any "sand between my toes". I think that is the first time ever that I've been near the ocean and not done that! However, I was happy just to get to "see the ocean again" and I will never take for granted the little things that I DID get to do on this trip. Like.....seeing the sun sparkle over the water, watching the fishing boats head out every morning, listening to the laughter as families played in the sand or my first-born-grandson's happy face as he took the field with his teammates to play a baseball game. (No, his team did not win but being together was fun enough.) It's during times like these that I completely forget about that word "cancer" and life seems carefree and peaceful. What a blessing those moments are to me. They're like "the sands of the sea which can not be numbered." (Hosea 1:10). I cherish each day!!!

But, alas, those days don't last very long and it's once again time to schedule doctor appointments, CT scans and blood tests. That too becomes a part of your life after cancer but a part that I am thankful for as well because each one will help the doctors know best how to provide the care that is needed. On October 15th , I have an appointment with my surgeon for a check up and on Nov. 15th, I will have another mammogram and a CT scan followed by an appointment with the oncologist for blood work and such. Your prayers, as always, mean so much to me; especially during those days while we WAIT to hear the latest results.

For now, I will reflect on our great trip to the beach even though there was" no sand between my toes" and simply continue to trust as I am standing on "THE SOLID ROCK"!

I love you guys,
Judy
Dt. 32:4--He is the Rock, his work is perfect; for all his ways are justice; a God of truth and with iniquity, just and right is he.