by Elaine Olsen | Aug 23, 2020 | Beyond Cancer's Scars (the story behind the story), cancer, cancer volume 4
Ten years ago, my prayer was simple. Even typing the word “simple” feels traitorous, as if I’ve already cheated … cheapened the depth of that moment. There was nothing simple about it. The words were simple, but their implications were far more complex. God was...
by Elaine Olsen | Nov 8, 2015 | Beyond Cancer's Scars (the story behind the story), cancer, cancer volume 4, Lessons from the Lunchroom, suffering
“When the man saw that he could not overpower him, he touched the socket of Jacob’s hip so that his hip was wrenched as he wrestled with the man.” –Genesis 32:25 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Recently, we celebrated Pink-Out Day at our school – an October day dedicated for wearing...
by Elaine Olsen | Oct 8, 2015 | Beyond Cancer's Scars (the story behind the story), cancer, cancer volume 4
In honor of breast cancer awareness month, my publisher is hosting a give-away of four copies of my book, Beyond the Scars. For an opportunity to win a copy, head over to NyreePress and register your thoughts in comment section of the blog entry. As always, if you or...
by Elaine Olsen | Aug 23, 2015 | Beyond Cancer's Scars (the story behind the story), cancer, cancer volume 4, Uncategorized
It’s been a sobering day for me. A day for remembering. A day for grieving. A day for gratefulness. A day for tears. Five years ago. I remember it well. Most days I don’t … remember it. Most days I live beyond it. But today I take time to remember the impact...
by Elaine Olsen | Feb 11, 2014 | Beyond Cancer's Scars (the story behind the story), blessing, brokenness, cancer volume 4, knowing God, living God's truth, pain, silence, speaking, words
“But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called Today …” –Hebrews 3:13 I saw it in their eyes last evening … a familiar pain. It’s one I’ve felt before. It always touches a nerve whenever I speak on it, especially those nerves deeply embedded in the heart...
by Elaine Olsen | Jan 11, 2014 | Beyond Cancer's Scars (the story behind the story), cancer, cancer volume 4, obedience, peace, surrender, words
I remember the night I first penned those beginning words to Beyond Cancer’s Scars with the nudge of the Holy Spirit alongside: “Out of your poverty, Elaine, surrender your pen.” It was a hard obedience. At that point in my journey, I was exhausted, worn out and...
