April 24
This week Norm and I had planned a celebration cruise. Chemo was supposed to be finished. He should have had eight weeks of rehab and recovery. He bought a stationary bike so that his energy and stamina would be improved.
I decided to go ahead on the cruise. My sister will be joining me.
It’s just another reminder of what I’ve lost, another step in a world without Norm…my new normal. He used to joke that he was always Norm L.
Where’s the joy?
I am thankful for the support of family and friends.
I pray for courage to keep from isolating myself.
I rejoice that God is always with me no matter what the circumstances.
But now, thus says the Lord, your Creator, O Jacob, and He who formed you, O Israel, “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name; you are Mine! When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they will not overflow you. When you walk through the fire you will not be scorched, nor will the flame burn you, for I am the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior.”
Isaiah 43:1-3
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