“The Lord is my strength and my (impenetrable) shield; my heart trusts (with unwavering confidence) in Him, and I am helped; therefore, my heart greatly rejoices, and with my song, I shall thank Him and praise Him.” Psalm 28:7

I began my chemo treatment the week of Easter 2024, and now radiation treatments have started as we begin this season of Advent. On my evening walk yesterday, I lifted my eyes and had to pause to take in the brilliant colors of the sky as the sun set. It took my breath away and put a song of praise in my heart.

This past Tuesday, I began 25 days (5 days/week for 5 weeks) of radiation treatments, which end on January 8th. I am so grateful for your continued prayers for me. The fatigue has hit me this week as my body is fully aware of the battle it is in and fighting. I am grateful this Advent season for the HOPE and PEACE I have in Jesus. 

Psalm 28:7 remains a declaration of my heart as I walk through each day. “Lord, you are my strength and shield; my heart TRUSTS with unwavering confidence in YOU, and I am helped; therefore, my heart greatly rejoices, and with my song, I will THANK YOU and PRAISE YOU!” 

This special Advent season, my heart is overwhelmed by the gift of Jesus and the HOPE and PEACE available to all of us because of our Savior who came to give us life in Him.