Day -3 & Last Day of Chemo!

Day -3 and last day of chemo! Now starting up immunosuppressants and preparing for anti rejection drugs! This body is going through a LOT of change, but so far, God’s grace has been holding it steady and fairly strong. I try to walk about 2 miles a day around the floor, which helps keep things moving. Here’s to hopefully getting out of here as fast as I can!

It’s a strange place to be, a place where I know I know I need to be, yet so surreal compared to life outside of it. Yet this is my reality and this is where God has me serving Him in this moment. It makes me want to strive for “enoughness”, but only His grace is enough for each moment and me resting in Him is where enough is found. Laying around in a hospital room sure challenges all aspects of who you are, but I’m so thankful for God’s grace and love he continues to show our family! Thank you for all of the prayers, texts, messages, etc, that you’ve given our family! We truly do not walk alone and though I don’t respond to each comment, know each is read and cherished. Thank you, for loving us through this!

The Flying V

The other day I was out in the middle of the country on my daily walk/run. As I strolled down this quite road, I could hear the birds coming from afar. As I watched them draw near, I witnessed a beautiful act of follow the leader – flying v formation. Have you ever taken the time…

Making Christianity More Than What God Intended

You have heard it said that Christianity is not a religion; it’s a relationship. I happen to feel that is very true. According to Merriam-Webster dictionary, religion is defined as: “the belief in a god or in a group of gods. : an organized system of beliefs, ceremonies, and rules used to worship a god…

One Day At A Time

This week is the WEEK! I can’t believe the time has come. Last October when we were talking about when to start, we were all so bummed that we had to wait until the summer; especially the end of the summer. Now we have finally arrived on retrieval and transfer week! Docs are thinking that…

Trusting God with YOUR Story

I received a copy of this book from the publisher for the purpose of this review. Something I am very passionate about, is encouraging and inspiring others to embrace their story. So when I heard that one of my favorite authors, Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth was going to be publishing a book with her now husband,…

Savor

Life is meant to be savored. To be enjoyed completely. But how do we savor life when life maybe doesn’t look like we want it to or how we expected it to? I believe it all comes down to our choices. The daily choices we make. The daily choices we make that make up our…

Letting Go to Rebuild

On the high school retreat last weekend, the speaker was talking about letting go. What can you let go of, so that God can use it to further His Kingdom? For example, he spoke of the staff that Moses had, that God turned into a snake. By itself, the staff was just a staff. But…

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Lisa says:

January 10, 2024 at 9:19 pm

Dear Kristin,
I stumbled upon your blog about a year ago & have been following you & praying along with you ever since. I am humbled by your strength and your love for Jesus. Please know what an inspiration your faith is to me & that many prayers are being said on your behalf. Stay strong 💪

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1. Kristin Sterk says:
  
  January 12, 2024 at 12:55 pm
  
  Hi Lisa! Thank you so much for your comment and I’m thankful you chose to message me too! Thank you for your prayers, love, and support as we walk this journey through cancer. We know that what God leads us to, He will lead us through. We are also ready to take a breather from cancer, as it’s been a long journey :), which we have all been on long journeys to some extent or another! Thank you for your encouraging words and please keep in touch! Would love to hear more of your story! Much love to you, Lisa!
  
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