by Elaine Olsen | Mar 29, 2011 | cancer, cancer volume 2, friendship
I’ve been feeling “less” today. A lot less. I think it has something to do with the seemingly “more” going on around me… in others’ lives. Maybe even in your life. I didn’t think anyone could talk me out of my feelings. They were pretty strong, fairly steadfast in...
by Elaine Olsen | Mar 25, 2011 | Holy Spirit, living God's truth
I had a thought last night in those closing moments before restless slumber. It didn’t originate with me, and I’m certain I’m not the first person to think upon it. It’s one of those “staying” thoughts as evidenced by its arrival to my consciousness upon waking this...
by Elaine Olsen | Mar 21, 2011 | cancer, cancer volume 3, faith, knowing God, living God's truth, Scripture, strength
I remember the day he broke my heart. After a week long vacation of exploring his neck of the woods and getting to know his family, he told me we were “over.” The next morning he drove me to the airport and put me on a plane headed north, back to my parents. I was...
by Elaine Olsen | Mar 15, 2011 | cancer, living God's truth, suffering
“Six months.” That was Dr. Habal’s response to me last August when I inquired of him how long this cancer treatment process would take. A process that, thus far, has included: three surgeries, eight rounds of chemotherapy, four doctors, countless vials of surrendered...
by Elaine Olsen | Mar 11, 2011 | cancer, cancer volume 4, living God's truth, writing
“Just one word from You, and everything changes. Just one word from You, will bring me life.” –Vicky Beeching {“Listening”, Eternity Invades, 2010} Just one word. I awakened with this refrain running through my thoughts this morning. I’ve been thinking on it ever...
