CANCER CHECK-UP

"Cancer" the word that started this blog; a word I don't mention very often in my blog anymore thanks to God's amazing grace and your many prayers!! So why mention it now? Yesterday was "cancer check-up day" for me and I thought I'd give you a quick update.

Since completing my chemo treatments two years ago, I find myself measuring my progress in "3-month increments". Every three months it's off to the doctor for blood tests and examinations. You see, the problem with cancer is that you can feel terrific and still have the disease. Then there are other times you may have symptoms, (like a persistent cough, or an unexplained long lasting pain), which in time proves to be "nothing at all". Eventually the symptoms go away, making you feel silly about ever mentioning the problem to anyone, especially your husband or your doctor!! And so, doctor visits are essential for figuring those things out and for watching this disease.

I am so thankful that I am able to give you a good report today--all tests were still normal, another milestone met!! As I walk away from the cancer center each time my heart is filled with gratitude and a deeper trust in my Creator. He knows everything about me and I trust Him.

My time for thanksgiving. I'm thanking God for another day, another opportunity or another challenge "to extend and enjoy a life worth living"!! Happy Thanks-living to all of you.

I love you guys,
Judy

Psalm 105:1 Give thanks to the Lord. Call on his name; make known among the nations what he has done.

VETERANS DAY--"A TIME TO REMEMBER"

As my flag proudly waves in the wind this morning, my "heart" salutes the brave men and women who have proudly defended and protected this great land. I love America, a compassionate land founded as a Christian Nation. I love America for it's great diversity, for the opportunities to do and become whatever we choose, for the wonderful people who enrich my life and most of all for the freedom she offers. "The land of the free and the home of the brave---MY AMERICA"!!

Where would we be today without our brave Veterans? I wish my dad were still here so that today I could put my arms around his neck and tell him one more time just how much he means to me (still). He served in the Marine Corps for over 20 years and fought to make life better for me and for all of us. So, "Thanks Dad for your love, not only for me. but for your country as well."

In honor of all the Veterans who gave their lives and to all those in service who still fight today for our freedoms, I salute you with a grateful heart. If you are out today and see a Veteran go over and shake their hand and thank them for their service; even better buy their lunch if you happen to see them while on your lunch break. I'm mailing gift cards! What will you do today to honor your special veteran? "America the Beautiful"---let's all do our part to keep it that way.

I love you guys,
Judy

Romans 13:7-Render, therefore, to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honor to whom honor.