One year since D-Day...
I'm so excited to catch up with you all today! I've survived a year, treatment-free, with cancer and I feel full of genuine peace and hopeful anticipation for what the next year holds.
My friends, family and fellow CLLers...
It’s been a while since my last update, so firstly big warm greetings to you all.
Thanks to my amazing husband, I’ve just returned from a week long retreat! Three words I’d use to sum up how I’m feeling right now:
* Rejuvenated
* Content
* Hopeful
Such a gift to write out of a place of rest.
I’m thrilled to introduce you to my new blogging platform (Substack). It might look and feel a little different, but all my blogs have been moved across and you’ll find everything you have enjoyed about Courage, Love and Legacy here!
Also a heartfelt welcome to many new subscribers - I’m so thankful for you joining us.
Without further adieu, to the blogs we go…
Cancer Update
First up … I had another specialist appointment recently. For those who want to stay in touch with the specific details of my journey: here’s the in’s and out’s of where things are currently at.
Reflections: Recent Posts
My latest musings on living life with cancer as an uninvited accessory.
I’d highly recommend “Labyrinth of Lament” - it contains a link to a 40min message I was invited to share about how sacred the space of lament is. The feedback from it has been phenomenal. Flag it for when you have a quiet afternoon or evening!
Odd One Out
I have always aspired to live a life less-ordinary... but in the case of my young CLL diagnosis, I'm absolutely sure "a rare statistical minority" was not the label I was aiming for! In fact sometimes being the odd one out can be a matter of much misunderstanding & hilarity ... walk with me...
Gratitude
When I realised the world would not stop spinning just because the ground beneath my feet had fractured into a great abyss, I actively searched out stories of people who had survived far worse. In their journeys I discovered the power of gratitude.
Labyrinth of Lament
We're often left flailing, trying to we navigate through the overwhelming circumstances we find ourselves in. How do we make our way through the labyrinth; through the dark night; through the chaos? During this first year of living with an incurable cancer diagnosis, I have found the psalms of lament resonate deeply. Here, I have found an honest expressi…
Previous Precious Posts
If you’re new here, or enjoy being reminded of favorite reads, I’ve curated a selection of posts that have impacted, inspired and encouraged readers throughout the year.
I trust in reading, you’ve found something that’s brought a fresh perspective, an insight that resonates or a glimmer of hope. Please feel free to share this with others who might need it on their own journey.