Humor in Trials

Today was the last full day at home with family before admitting to the Sarah Cannon Cancer Center tomorrow. Some may think that this is a dark, almost morose, period of anticipation. I have chosen to find humor. And, in all of this, it hasn’t been difficult.

For starters, the hot flashes are cracking me up.  Until today, I was able to cope by pulling up my sleeves and the pant legs on my pajamas.  Today, however, marked a more sinister turn.  After a few failed attempts at finding relief, I quickly stood up from the couch, dropped my pants and sat back down in my boxers like I had the place to myself.  Now, we aren’t the most private family, but I don’t make a habit of sitting on the couch like Al Bundy.  Of course, the real hazard in this strategy to achieve max cooling is that I’ve already lost enough weight that my boxers are loose and there is substantial risk of going full frontal in the presence of my kids. Thankfully, we avoided the worst-case scenario and subsequent hot flashes have been more manageable.

As things are winding down, I’ve been given a moment to jot down my thoughts. The Littles (Lanie and Nate) are chatting in their beds.  Everyone else is hanging out quietly enjoying togetherness. I’ll go to bed tonight with peace that God is with me, my family and friends are with me, and that I am ready to face tomorrow.

Two friends have shared the same text with me this evening. So, I’m going to share it with you. “fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10

Good night!