Rest and relaxation.  Rewinding and reflecting.  Recharging and remembering.  I am home now and went for my first ski of the new year this afternoon – favourite winter activity of mine that allows my mind to clear and my heart to speak to God.

A week ago, Sister had a small procedure done to insert a port into her chest that will allow an easier method to administer the chemo and do blood testing.  All went well.  It was used Friday for the first time and, “I survived and it was better than IV.”  This week chemo was not increased as the liver levels did not decrease enough, but they still decreased and we are praising God for that.

“Better to lose count while naming your blessings than to lose your blessings to counting your troubles.” ~Maltbie D. Babcock~

Also, Sister still has her beautiful, thick, red hair!  (Another thing the doctors didn’t expect!)

My house seems eerily quiet, our meals look like snacks, and even my broom looks smaller.  I had mixed emotions about leaving the farm, however, I had a wonderful peace that I could trust them to the great Physician, our Strong Tower and Comforter.

Hubby and daughter (and dog) are so happy to be fed and cared for by Momma Bear.  (They were very well taken care of by our church family while I was away – thank you!)  I left home to help others, but I returned feeling like I was helped.  God spoke to me in many ways this month and showed me areas in my life I needed to awaken and refocus.  I am, yet again, in awe of His love for me and how, even in the smallest of details of my life, He cares and is working.

I am so looking forward to learning much more on the journey He is taking us all on.