LIFE AT 60 - SET

Today is the "set" day!  I have the installation of the "port" tomorrow, so Im all set and ready to go, cant wait to get it all going.

I had a busy day today, and actually looking forward to getting started with things.  I want to get this rolling so I can get it done and over with.  If you recall, my last blog was READY, this on is set, so Im assuming you can figure out what the next one will be.  :)  Ive been thinking about this a bit, and Ive actually had a few private messages on FB both encouraging me, and also telling me what these blogs have meant to them.  Im humbled once again that people are receiving a blessing from them.

I have a good friend name Dan.  I knew he had been fighting cancer for some time, but had NO clue that it had been 8+ years.  He has been receiving chemo for that whole time.  I did not even know that was possible.  8 years of chemo???  OMG, that would have killed most people, but Dan, like me, had GOD on his side.  He told me that his body regenerates quickly and he has not had a lot of negative effects from the harsh chemicals.  He works a 40-60 hour week and often times things are stressful at his job.  I feel totally blessed that I have what I have and nothing more serious.

Ive also been able to look at those around me, and see people far worse than I am.  Ive seen friends with a 13 year old girl that has fought off Leukemia and is thriving right now.  Ive seen my friend Dan, who has fought off Multiple Myeloma, and is still here to proclaim Gods mercy and grace.  Ive seen another friend that spent 3 weeks in the hospital with A-fib, and is here proclaiming Gods love.  I have another friend who has just gone thru something very similar to what I am and he is now cancer FREE.  God is a merciful, wonderful God.

For those of you reading this and wondering how I, and my friends, can say that God is merciful and kind, and full of grace, even though we have had these illnesses, it is easy, it is our FAITH!  Without it we would all not have anything.  God is merciful and loves all of us the same.  I cant totally explain why any of us get sick, except to say that we do.  We are human, our bodies are waste dumps, and sometimes they break down.  I just know that I will be healed.  Whether it is tomorrow, or whenever, I KNOW I will be healed.  One other thing my friend said is to NOT put God in a box.  There is something exciting about what Im going thru.  I know that sounds kinda warped, but I honestly cant wait to see what God has in store for me and my family.  Who will I meet that needs to hear about Gods love?  Who might end up sitting next to me, both of us getting chemicals pumped into our veins, and both of us captive to this getting to listen to each other.  Im just praying that Im able to discern the "small things" that might normally get overlooked.

Only ONE bummer about tomorrow.  Its supposed to be in the 70's here in St. Louis, and Im probably going to be drugged and out of it.  LOL  I never said God did not have a sense of humor!

Ok so now, Ive written READY, and SET, cant wait to see what is next