Light, Love, Hope

Light in the Darkness Surrounded by Love with Hope for those in need.

Things I Learned About Myself

It’s now been four weeks and two days since the original surgery, and two weeks and two days since the second surgery.  I was supposed to go back last week to have another ultrasound to check the two blood clots the doctor has been monitoring.  However, I...

The Saga Continues

I wish I could write a raving report of how wonderfully I’ve recovered after surgery.  Yet, the saga continues, unfortunately for me. Three weeks after the first surgery, and a week after the second surgery, I rushed back to the doctor’s office due to...

Minor Setback

One of my fears going into this surgery was the fear of any complications developing during the surgery or afterwards.  Thankfully, the surgery went well.  However, two weeks after the first surgery, much to my horror, I started bleeding profusely!  My doctor tried...

Surgery Day

Friday, December 22, 2017, three days before Christmas, was my surgery day.  I’ll admit I was nervous and scared, even dissolving into tears the night before due to fear of the unknown.  The reasonable part of my brain kept reciting Bible verses to help.  Then,...

An Unexpected Christmas Present

The moment we’ve been waiting for has finally arrived. “Shirley, when will you finish this pack of pills?” “Thursday, and I will need another pack.” “Well, your insurance finally approved your surgery … and I have an opening...