Day -3 & Last Day of Chemo!

January 7, 2024January 7, 2024

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!

Juggling

Dan put it well today “we are becoming really good at juggling a lot of things at one time and finding ways to make them work.” What he was referring to was our schedule this weekend b/c it was absolutely crazy til about 2 hours ago. Now we have nothing on the schedule, which feels…

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Growing Closer to God

How do you grow closer to God? In youth group Dan will ask that question, though maybe with different words, but I feel the answers are always the same – by reading the Bible, praying, all leading to spending time with God. Though those answers are 100% right, I feel they are such the cliche…

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The Only True Cause

It all started with wanting to reminisce for a minute… One evening while Dan was gone, I decided to throw it back to the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, when the U.S. Gymnastics team took gold. I’ll fully admit, my sister and I were OBSESSED with this. To the point where we could (and still can) quote…

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Just What We Needed

Today has been one of those days because both Dan and I are a little under the weather. We both have colds and have been so tired. For me, I think it’s a combination of the emotional week, being mentally drained, and just the drastic changing of the weather, all leading up to today. Thankfully…

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Easter Changes Everything

Easter candy. Easter baskets. Easter dresses. Easter bunnies. Easter eggs. Walking the aisles of a store, it is clear that marketers are taking advantage of this holiday, for personal gain. But how many are missing the point? Easter isn’t just about pastels and floppy eared bunnies. No, Easter has changed EVERYTHING. Easter changes death. Easter…

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My Times are in Your Hands

Psalm 31: 14-15a But I trust in you, Lord; I say, “You are my God.” 15 My times are in your hands I trust in You. Have you ever thought about what trust means? What it means to you? If you trust someone, what qualities do they have that make you trust them? My times…

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2 Comments

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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