“You are my hiding place; You, LORD, protect me from trouble; You surround me with songs and shouts of deliverance.” Psalm 32:7 (AMP)

This Psalm has been on my heart the last few days, from early morning until I sleep at night, I am experiencing that sweet hiding place with my Good Shepherd. In my weakness, I am strong in His strength …and this song has been the declaration of my heart this week –

“You are my hiding place

You always fill my heart with

Songs of deliverance

Whenever I am afraid

I will trust in You

I will trust in You

Let the weak say I am strong

In the Strength of the Lord

I will trust in you.”

I went with Don to the infusion center today, fully expecting to receive my second dose of this new cycle of chemo today. However – there came an unexpected delay. I have been enjoying long walks almost every day to help keep my body and mind as strong as possible. I did not know that the blister on my toe, which has a small infection, would become a speed bump on this treatment road. The oncologist happened to be nearby today and came in to take a look at my foot. Chemo and infection of any kind evidently do not mix, and with my white blood cell count being a bit on the low side – the decision was made to take extra care and put me on five days of antibiotics – postponing the infusion till next week. I will check in with the doctor again on Friday with an update on how my toe is. I am praying and believing that my foot will heal this week – and I will be ready to receive that second weekly infusion next Tuesday (2nd of 12). Praying and believing for no more delays!

Thank you for your faithful prayers, love, and encouragement and for standing with us on this journey. There are some hard times, but as I rise each day, I choose to stand in awe of God’s goodness and embrace the truth that He knows my deepest needs, thoughts, cares, and fears. He knows what refreshes my soul and sees that I have what I need daily. I feel hemmed in by His presence and am so grateful for the beautiful ways His love is poured out through you as you pray and stand with me and our family.

Today, my heart sings a song of deliverance as I continue to TRUST in the ONE who holds my life in His hands.

Amy