The Ultimate Sacrifice


Waiting. Think about how much time we spend WAITING. Waiting at a stoplight. Waiting to fall asleep. Waiting for brownies to finish baking. Waiting for the laundry to dry. Waiting to see what’s next. Do you ever get sick of waiting? I do. Just ask Dan: I can be VERY impatient! I am a do-er….
Here’s a little glimpse into my day in Ann Arbor. What this doesn’t show are the countless people that stop by on a daily basis. It is absolutely mind-boggling to me the number of people who are watching over me! The doctors stop by multiple times a day, other services, phlebotomists, it’s quite remarkable. I…
I was walking through Aldi, minding my own business admiring all the cheeses (I’m a cheese lover), when I felt eyes staring at me. I wasn’t sure if I should look up, but I chose to and I’m so glad I did. My eyes met a middle-aged lady’s, as if she was trying to get…
Matthew 7:11 says: “So if you sinful people know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give good gifts to those who ask him.” I’ll admit. I am so hesitant to dream. I have dreamed about something in the past, only to have those dreams dashed. I…
I was having one of those heart-to-heart conversations with some friends recently. A conversation that really had my wheels turning. A conversation that caused conviction. A conversation that required change. Culture is something Dan and I have many candid conversations about. Our couch is loaded with discussions on how we can continue to live for…
As you can about imagine, it feels so good to be home! To just be in the same household, eating at the same table together, hearing my family’s voices, it’s all been such a gift. Even though home is exactly where I want to be, it hasn’t always been easy. A bone marrow transplant brings…