Author Archives: sstyves

About sstyves

A Canadian prairie girl rooted in Ignatian spirituality, I seek God in all things. Whether I catch a glimpse of the Divine and delight in its presence in nature or in the beauty of an encounter with someone, I am ever so grateful that I can recognize the Creator. I greet each new day with hope and happiness, expecting blessings and miracles because I am created to praise, love and serve God. This blog is one way of realizing that through my writings, prayers, and photography. To God be the Glory!

More Than Luck

Posted on November 12, 2015 by sstyves

I slept most of yesterday. I had gone to bed early and awoke at 6:15 a.m. I knew something was not right. This was more than nausea. I have not had to take any meds in between sessions until yesterday. … Continue reading →

Posted in #CancerSurvivor, #prayer, Catholic, Christian, Faith | Tagged #amazinggrace, #Blessed, #cancer, #courage, #EverythingINeed, #Faith | 4 Comments

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 →

Posted in #CancerSurvivor, #Consolation, #Desolation, #prayer, Catholic, Christian, Faith, Ignatian, Spirituality | Tagged #amazinggrace, #Angelsaroundus, #Blessed, #cancer, #change, #EverythingINeed, #Faith, #Godhasthis, #Godisgood, #goodhands=God'shands, #hardconsolation, #spiritualexercises; 19thannotation | 5 Comments

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 →

Posted in #BibleStories, #CancerSurvivor, #prayer, Catholic, Christian, Faith, Ignatian, Spirituality | Tagged #Angelsaroundus, #cancer, #courage, #Faith, dailyreadings# | 4 Comments

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 →

Posted in #prayer, #Saints, Catholic, Christian, Faith, Spirituality | Tagged #AllSoul'sDay, #amazinggrace, #Blessed, #courage, #Faith, #FeastDays, #Lifelegacy | 2 Comments

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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Perfect Last Day

Posted on October 31, 2015 by sstyves

A friend of mine sent me this link about the work that two women in Colorado had done with 50 women who had metastatic breast cancer. They later connected with Duke University to do some research. If you have an … Continue reading →

Posted in #CancerSurvivor, #Consolation, #prayer, Catholic, Christian, Faith, Ignatian, Spirituality | Tagged #AMDG, #Blessed, #cancer, #change, #courage, #EverythingINeed, #Faith, #FeastDays, #GreatestFear, #Grief, #Halloween, #lovewins, #Pathfinders, #PerfectLastDay | 4 Comments

Beloved Sinner

Posted on October 30, 2015 by sstyves

We all have darkness in us. Shadows live with the light.I am preparing to give a talk on First Week for the 19th Annotation on being a loved sinner. God is the Creator and we are the creatures. I have … Continue reading →

Posted in #CancerSurvivor, #prayer, Catholic, Christian, Faith, Ignatian, Spirituality | Tagged #BelovedSinner, #Blessed, #cancer, #Faith, #SpiritualExercises, #spiritualexercises; 19thannotation | Leave a comment

More Than Conquerors

Posted on October 29, 2015 by sstyves

We are more than conquerors through Christ who loves us, Romans 8 tells us today. Nothing can separate us from the love of Christ. We will experience hardship, distress, persecution, famine, and peril and still we will conquer and be … Continue reading →

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Perfect Purpose

Posted on October 28, 2015 by sstyves

The thing about cancer is when you hear that word used as something inside of you, your brain slows down as if processing at a very slow rate. The feeling is an odd one. We see it on television shows … Continue reading →

Posted in #CancerSurvivor, #prayer, Catholic, Christian, Faith, Ignatian, Spirituality | Tagged #amazinggrace, #Angelsaroundus, #Blessed, #cancer, #Faith, #Service, #SpiritualExercises | Leave a comment

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