The Healing Chronicle – Volume 50
You are not to blame… In my experience, one of the greatest challenges facing cancer patients is self-condemnation. They believe they are to blame for the situation in which they find themselves. And although it may be helpful (even necessary) to take some degree of ownership for one’s poor choices, it is quite counter-productive to […]
The Healing Chronicle – Volume 49
On the Journey… and learning to wait… This week I thought I would go a bit more personal and share a lesson that the Holy Spirit has been hammering home to me over the last few months. I want to share it here, because in my conversations with my fellow warriors, this is something we […]
The Healing Chronicle – Volume 48
On the Journey With… Fellow Warriors After a truly meaningful and successful first round, we are thrilled to announce the launch of our second “Building Your Resilience Against Cancer” course this September. I’ve mentioned it before, but I wanted to take this opportunity to elaborate on the inspiration behind the course and how I hope […]
The Healing Chronicle – Volume 47
Personal Update The Mayo Visit As I mentioned several weeks ago, I had an upcoming visit to the Mayo Clinic for a series of tests to reexamine a suspicious spot they found on my bladder wall this past May. After two days of tests (August 1-2), I came home with the most wonderful news: All Clear! […]
The Healing Chronicle – Volume 46
Reminding Ourselves… The Body/Soul Connection My recent week-long visit with my mom in Colorado was such a gift. It was filled with stunning landscapes and even more meaningful conversations. I’m so grateful for her enduring mobility and sharp mind. During a three-hour drive back/forth to 11 Mile Canyon, I asked her, “Mom, having lived such […]
The Healing Chronicle – Volume 45
Navigating the Waiting Game: Three Months and a Suspicious Spot… Personal Update In a couple of weeks, I’ll be heading back to the Mayo Clinic for my three-month check-in. My last visit in May was mostly positive, but the doctors did find a suspicious spot on my bladder wall. Given everything my bladder has already […]
The Healing Chronicle – Volume 44
On the Journey With… Robin Roberts Periodically, I like to include stories of more notable cancer warriors who have been more public about their journey, and Robin, the co-anchor of ABC’s Good Morning America, has faced not one, but two life-threatening battles with cancer. Her journey has become a powerful beacon of hope and resilience for […]
The Healing Chronicle – Volume 43
On the Journey With… Carol Van Waarde To effectively navigate this cancer journey, two components are essential. The first, without question, is the Lord. Without His intervention, we simply cannot muster the strength (in and of ourselves) to face the unpredictable ups/downs of a cancer diagnosis. Second, our community is equally critical; we need people […]
The Healing Chronicle – Volume 42
On the Journey With… Elestra Kool-van Vugt If you pay close attention to life’s serendipitous moments, you’ll often detect God’s subtle fingerprints in many different places. But sometimes, His interventions are so remarkably obvious that they take you completely by surprise, marking those experiences an undeniable life-highlight. Such was the case when I met Elestra […]
The Healing Chronicle – Volume 41
On the Journey With… Krislenn Taylor I’ve never met Krislenn in person, but we share mutual friends and the unfortunate bond of being fellow cancer warriors. Over the past year, we’ve found various ways to periodically encourage each other on social media as we both struggle and fight this horrid disease. Recently, she posted something […]
