Category Archives: #CancerSurvivor

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 →

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Open to the Spirit’s Kindness

Posted on October 24, 2015 by sstyves

“You can only attract success for yourself if you want every single one of your competitors to be good and strong. When you wish good things for others, this comes back to you. The strength to be kind is not … Continue reading →

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Week Three

Posted on October 22, 2015 by sstyves

I have not been able to write my daily blog posts lately. The third week in my chemo cycle is a bit of a kick to the curb. Physically, I feel the most unwell and mentally, I find myself exhausted. … Continue reading →

Posted in #CancerSurvivor, #Consolation, #prayer, Catholic, Christian, Faith | Tagged #amazinggrace, #Blessed, #cancer, #courage, #Faith, #GreatPhysician, #healinghope | 6 Comments

Intentional Witnesses

Posted on October 14, 2015 by sstyves

I mixed up a phrase the other day and was telling someone that I liked what I thought was the phrase of intentional witness. Really, the correct phrase that had been used was enlightened witness. I have also heard the … Continue reading →

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Ash Heaps and Thanks Heaps

Posted on October 12, 2015 by sstyves

The Canadian Thanksgiving is the perfect day to stop and be conscious of the many blessings received this year. Where do I begin? Of course, I start with the Creator who has accompanied me through all of this. From there … Continue reading →

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Amazing Grace

Posted on October 11, 2015 by sstyves

In the past 24 hours, many people have commented that I have persevered with such grace or have prayed a blessing of grace over me, since I have shared with my friends an update on my health status. The word … Continue reading →

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Holy Guardian Angels

Posted on October 2, 2015 by sstyves

O God, who in your unfathomable providence are pleased to send your holy Angels to guard us, hear our supplication as we cry to you, that we may always be defended by their protection and rejoice eternally in their company. … Continue reading →

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A Rare Rising

Posted on September 28, 2015 by sstyves

I have been thinking quite a bit about the skinned knees of God who is yoked to us and falls with us in our attempts in life. Over the weekend I picked up Brene Brown’s latest book again and found … Continue reading →

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Resting Angels

Posted on September 26, 2015 by sstyves

Remember also, Lord, your servants, who have gone before us with the sign of faith and rest in the sleep of peace. Grant them, O Lord, we pray, and all who sleep in Christ, a place of refreshment, light and … Continue reading →

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Foggy September Morning

Posted on September 25, 2015 by sstyves

I awoke to this view this morning and felt the weight of the fog. I used to struggle with September; there were too many sad anniversaries that created a brain fog and heavy heart. My dear friend Ginny, an amazing … Continue reading →

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