Sometimes it’s hard to understand why God allows what he does, isn’t it? Why the hurt. Why the broken relationship. Why the pain. Why the disappointment. I’m sure we have all wondered why in our journeys in this life. As much as we can feel isolated on our own deserted island of grief, pain, and…
It’s been a little bit since I’ve given an update on where I’m at on my journey towards a bone marrow transplant! There are so many moving pieces and many things that need to happen yet. Proverbs 16:9 says, “In their hearts humans plan their course, but the LORD establishes their steps.” That pretty much…
Believe it or not, I used to be a runner. Yes, at one point, I was healthy enough to do so. Those days seem long ago, but I ran almost every day. In fact, Dan and I were recently reminiscing about the time I tripped on a lip in the sidewalk and ate it, gouging…
It was a typical Saturday afternoon at the Sterks. The Michigan versus Purdue football game was showcased on our TV screen as we cheered on the undefeated Wolverines. With the score 28-0 and the maize and blue well in charge, the TV panned to an on-field announcer coming out of a timeout. She reiterated what…
Hallelujah – God be praised or praise God. This week I completed my first round of IV chemo treatment and also started a chemo pill that I will be taking for 21 days. I will then have another bone marrow biopsy to see if the cancer is gone, and if so, proceed with a bone…
My day started off with a dark and dreary drive (so much so I expected to see the first snowflake of the season) to Grand Rapids, to continue evaluation for a bone marrow transplant. Every meeting done, every box checked, is one step further in the process. It was a lot, but at the same…
