Monthly Archives: January 2012

Back At It

And life finally begins to move toward normal.  What a pleasure to think about braces, school dances, and homework assignments. I do wonder about how to fill my days as life is a bit different from when I left to … Continue reading

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God of Grace

I have had a week of healing… Not necessarily of the tumor, but of the damage it has caused.  What I mean is that since the steroids reduced the pressure, I have been able to navigate my world with enough … Continue reading

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Love, what a gift!

This morning I awoke afraid… afraid of the injuries I have caused to my family.  Afraid that   I might have injured my Love or my girls beyond repair.  The Shepherd and I talked for a long time.  I have … Continue reading

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Brain obsession

I am learning things about how my brain is functioning.  I seem to remember more if I am in motion… going for a walk for example.  It is good to know. I can look at things I am writing and … Continue reading

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Inside the broken brain

I want to try to explain how my mind feels today.  It is an odd mix of what is, was, and could be.  Throw in come emotions (possible death date, leaving my husband and girls forever without a wife and … Continue reading

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Met with the doctor

Surgery is a must.  Surgery is fairly risky.  Lots of bad possibilities leave lots of risk.  But I am syptomatic.  It will progress from here… and has been progressing rapidly the past week or two.  I must risk all to … Continue reading

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One Day After…

I have awakened early and want to use the time to think.  Brain tumor?   What must I do to   get ready?  Write letters to my daughters.  How long will I have?  Derrick.  Oh, I love him so.  How … Continue reading

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Now What?

Another couple of days before I will have test results.   My vision is getting worse.  It seems my balance is less also but that could be the power of suggestion.  Since we are sitting in a holiday weekend, what … Continue reading

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Pretty Scary

I have had some double vision the past few days.  When the doctor diagnosed the depression, he suggested I should also see the opthamologist. I went today — quite certain I would be given a prescription for glasses.  Afterall, I … Continue reading

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Brain Scan Reveals…

When one considers why the brain is failing, and one lists a brain tumor, it is with the expectation that brain tumor is being melodramtic… not a real option. I suppose today began a new chapter of life.  I have … Continue reading

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