Monthly Archives: November 2015

Clobbered by Chemo

Posted on November 9, 2015 by sstyves

I was speaking with the local archbishop yesterday and explained that I had been clobbered by chemo. We had a brief but good talk before others joined us. He encouraged me to keep letting go of things and to put … Continue reading →

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Overcoming Adversity

Posted on November 7, 2015 by sstyves

This week has been challenging on so many levels. Sunday night after mass I had said to a man that what I was going through compared to others in the chair seemed like nothing. He looked at me funny and … Continue reading →

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Rejoice in Hope

Posted on November 4, 2015 by sstyves

Chemo treatment Round Four started with a kick to the curb yesterday. I did not see it coming. Honestly, the whole session was off from the normal. I arrived five minutes late instead of early and then had to wait … Continue reading →

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Departed Souls

Posted on November 2, 2015 by sstyves

Departed souls leave fingerprints on our hearts. I was thinking today of those who are dying and who have passed away. A friend of mine is saying goodbye to her father and the heartache is huge. I am sure the … Continue reading →

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Blessed Are We

Posted on November 1, 2015 by sstyves

The Beatitudes are good news for those weathering storms in our lives. Those who mourn will be comforted, those who are hungry will be filled, those who are meek will inherit the earth. These are pretty powerful words. Today on … Continue reading →

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