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God brings good out of every situation...even when I make mistakes.

My portacath placement (central line surgically placed under the skin) was scheduled for yesterday at 4pm and I had to arrive at 2:30.  So I hit the ground running and started my day with the Bread & Water of Life, which is the most important meal of the day! I don’t start my day without it! I spent time hearing from my Father through His Word and talking to Him in prayer, made Baked French toast for my boys (a fave), then headed out on an early morning hike with my dog and consistent hiking buddy,  Rifle, as well as a dear friend.  I got back, did our daily “The Bible Recap” podcast with the fam, got cracking on my to-do list before I had to leave for my procedure. 

They called me at about 1:00 asking me to come in early....then, & only then, did it hit me....I had let my drive/desire to nail out my to-do list distract me🙈Well, I’m not sure if you know this (but I sure do, I’m a nurse, for crying out loud!), but you can’t eat the day of surgery or you could aspirate while you’re under anesthesia. Whoops! Well, the surgeon & anesthesiologist didn’t want to take that chance and cancelled my procedure. Ugh! 

“Dr. Curcio is booked all month. I’ll call you next week to reschedule.” 

Wait, what!? Im supposed to start chemo next week and they want a few days to recover before I do!! Lord, You need to step in and stand up to my stupidity...again.  Great is Your faithfulness! They called me back “you’re rescheduled for Monday at 7:45, arrive at 6.” I thanked them, told them to apologize to Dr. C for me and said, happily, “I can do early!!” 

God always brings good out of every situation.  College friends are coming to visit this weekend and I’ll be able to enjoy it with them now and play, surf, etc! 

Thank You, Lord! You are good! Always! You work all things together for good! Your mercies are new every morning...& afternoon!


Faith in & focus on the Future give power, peace & purpose to the present 

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  1. JPStudebakerMay 18, 2020 at 1:05 AM

    Thanks for sharing... we are praying for you, the family, and your drs!

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  2. PattieMay 18, 2020 at 2:59 AM

    Dr Curcio is awesome!!! Praising God for your focus on things that are above and your heart of joy!! Praying our Lord and Savior is your focus especially in the hard times. You are surely in my prayers!! Sending you my love and supported I stand with awe and anticipation to see what our great God is going to do!!! ��������������

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  3. Cheri ClarkMay 18, 2020 at 6:33 AM

    Praying for you as you begin to this marathon. Praying for your family. Praying for wisdom and skill for your doctors. Praying.

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  4. [karen]May 18, 2020 at 6:58 AM

    God is so very good in our times of failing and falling short

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  5. Caren EdlerMay 18, 2020 at 7:43 AM

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    1. Caren EdlerMay 18, 2020 at 7:44 AM

      I’ll be praying for you Sara! Lean on Him...

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  6. MomOf3inOCMay 18, 2020 at 11:10 AM

    I appreciate that you are keeping this journal so I know how to pray for you and praise the Lord with you. I love how you are showing us how He cares for you in the details. I know it's early in your journey, but I'm praying to day for you to have an extra measure of strength and endurance. You made me laugh...I totally would have forgotten and eaten too! Love you my sweet friend! Lisa W.

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  7. JenineMay 19, 2020 at 8:27 PM

    I love this! How good He is, despite our mistakes 🙌🏻! So glad you got rescheduled AND could visit w friends! He is SO good to you!!

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