Wednesday, July 31, 2013

A New Adventure



On May 22 of this year, my husband and I celebrated our 42nd anniversary.  (Mind you, I was 5 when I got married.)  It didn't go quite the way we planned.  Instead of "Star Trek" and a nice dinner I was in hospital having a brain tumor removed.  My neurosurgeon said to my hubby, "Happy Anniversary.  I got it all."  When we went to have the staples removed from my head, we expected her to tell us that the tumor had been benign.  Well, it wasn't.  It was Hodgkin's Lymophona.  So now I am in the chemo stage of this experience.

In the midst of this madness, God has been there a steady source of peace.  And our friends and family have come around us and lifted us up in prayer and provided meals and prayer.  The out- pouring of love has amazed me.  I have been humbled by the actions of my friends, family and church.  Sometimes we don't know what seeds we plant until the harvest.

I am in in the midst of shedding my hair, (I'm out-doing my daughter's lab and her shedding) and discovering all the side effects of chemo, but my God is greater than any cancer and I take each day with joy. 


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  1. Leanna EllisAugust 4, 2013 at 6:59 AM

    Oh no!!! I had no idea you were going through this! I am praying for you, sweet friend!!! We were in France in late May and hubby had a medical scare. Had to stay a few extra days while he was in the hospital. He's okay now. Feel bad that I didn't know about you!!! Praying, praying, praying!!! Love, Le

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    1. Leann HarrisAugust 6, 2013 at 5:05 PM

      It was a surprise and certainly nothing my hubby and I could imagine, and you know us writers can come up with some wild scenarios. But, I appreciate your prayers.

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  2. Margaret DaleyAugust 4, 2013 at 7:26 AM

    Praying for you.
    Love and Hugs, Margaret

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    1. Leann HarrisAugust 6, 2013 at 5:05 PM

      Thank you. I will miss everyone at ACFW this year.

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  3. Tamera AlexanderAugust 4, 2013 at 10:15 AM

    Leann, your faith and courage in Christ shine through your words. I'm asking God for complete healing and to make his presence known in a mighty way as you walk this road. Much love and continued prayer...

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    1. Leann HarrisAugust 6, 2013 at 5:07 PM

      Thank you for your prayers. And please pray for my husband, who is running as fast as he can to care for me. My kids and extended family and friends are also a blessing.

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  4. Carrie TuranskyAugust 4, 2013 at 12:27 PM

    Hi Leann, I am so sorry to hear you are going through this trial! I will be praying for you. May God give you comfort and courage for each day.
    Much love and many prayers,
    Carrie

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    1. Leann HarrisAugust 6, 2013 at 5:08 PM

      Thanks. Sorry for the delay in responding, but there are days when all you can do is sit on the couch.

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  5. Lyn CoteAugust 4, 2013 at 2:40 PM

    Hi, Sorry you didn't get the anniversary you wanted. Hugs and prayers,
    Lyn

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    1. Leann HarrisAugust 6, 2013 at 5:09 PM

      It wasn't what we expected, but in a way we got a precious gift. We still plan to watch the new Star Trek and Iron Man 3 movies.

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