Maggie has a scheduled clinic visit and treatment tomorrow at UAB. The coordinating nurse and I thought our original plan was to travel over Wednesday to avoid the early morning drive Thursday. However, Maggie says she is not missing church activities (early afternoon to 8:30 for a busy youth intern), so we will start out around 6:00 am Thursday, maybe a little earlier. Our revised schedule has us staying the night (can you say “afternoon nap”?) and returning Friday. We appreciate the prayers for safety and minimal side effects. Thus far, this has been the “mildest” chemo she has taken. We’re praying it is the most effective. She continues to get numerous comments on her appearance – she just doesn’t look sick at all with cancer or any other illness. That is one of God’s special mercies. I’ve started to list at least one “mercy” from Him for each day. Some days they hit me over the head with their obvious presence – other days they tiptoe in with subtle stealth, taking my breath away at their discovery. I’m thankful for them all. I’ve attached a photo taken in Asheville at Biltmore (by Phil) previously shared on Facebook (many of you have seen it). I could say a thousand words more on the mercies of God, but, for once, I’ll keep silent and let the smile say it.
One housekeeping note: when we moved from CaringBridge to Leaf by Leaf, I was supposed to transfer all of my longer posts (essays, blogs, whatever) to have them available. For one reason or another, I’ve failed to do this. I’ll be adding them in over the next few weeks. You may get notices of new content being added. I apologize if this gets annoying. I’m not savvy enough to turn this off. Bear with us, and we’ll get through it soon and have only brand new content to offer.
Thank you for continuing to walk with us. My prayer for you is that you never miss the mercies of God – both great and small – that fill your life.
She is such a beautiful lady and such an inspiration to thousands!! May God continue to bless herand all of you immeasurably.
Love & Continued prayers!! ?
What a beautiful smile…. that says it all. Yes, Gods mercies are new every morning. Thank you Lord! Praying!
So glad your family enjoyed your recent trip and very thankful that Maggie continues to do well! Continued prayers for Maggie and praises for God’s mercies and blessings.
Beautiful picture! Continued prayers!
Beautiful picture Maggie!! Continued prayers ????
Love your Leaf by Leaf blog. You all are great inspiration to so many. Love and prayers. ❤
Praying for you this morning as you travel. It is a beautiful smile. ?
Big hugs and ? That she continues to have few side effects. She is such an inspiration as her parents have always been. We learn from others smiles, tears, laughter, and love. ??❤️❤️
We love your precious family! Maggie is a blessing to so many! COntinuing to pray..
I slipped in to see Praise band lead last night since Faith was singing and seeing Maggie (& Faith) leading worship made my heart sing. I continue to pray for healing, strength and mercy For Maggie and y’all!
Love her photo!!!! She is just beautiful!! And we continue to pray for her and all of you every day..
Sweet, sweet mercies–love that–He loves us so much and so after we miss it–we are too busy to see them–those sweet, sweet mercies He sends each day–thanks for the reminder –blessings to you guys!