October check-up

At Moffitt today for blood tests, PET scan and Dr visit. 

Jim just went back for the PET that will take 2-2 1/2 hours... I'm settling in with a glorified coffee and book while "Fixer Upper" is in front of me that's distracting and causing me to dream.

God has truly blessed us in the past and we will trust him for the future! We are thankful!

This wall art is in the radiology oncology area.

Arizona

We had a great time vacationing in AZ with Chris for a week. We were in Sedona a couple of days, visited the Painted Desert/Petrified Forest, Grand Canyon and Flagstaff. On Saturday Jim and Chris did a half marathon trail run at Nordic ski center north of Flagstaff in a  beautiful area in the pines. The altitude was a little over 8000 ft which Jim was a little concerned about but it didn't seem to be a problem. 

Of course Jim was able to get many great pictures with all the beauty around us. 

We are so thankful and feel very blessed to have been able to make this trip with all that has happened in the past year. We give God all the glory and are trusting Him for the future.

Blueberry stomp

One last training run before AZ., the Plymouth Blueberry Stomp.

Jim came in first running the 5k (3.1 miles)in his age group. The weather was cool, lots of people...a fun morning.

Indy beaver chase half marathon

It was a beautiful morning to run a race...or to just watch people run.☺️Jim felt strong running a half marathon trail run today, finishing first in his age group. Trail running is a lot different than just running on roads with having rocks, roots, sand and a lot of uneven ground. He's feeling it tonight but will recover quickly I'm sure.

10k trail run

Woo-hoo #1 in his age group! Ran a 10k trail run at Southwestern MI college for a cancer fundraiser. 48:55

Being thankful

Wow! It's been a year since Jim's diagnosis! Those were scary days with not knowing what to do and feeling very helpless! Looking back, God was putting into place years ago what needed to happen to get us through this tough time. I am so amazed how He orchestrates our lives to benefit and bless us! Our lives are a puzzle, each day God is fitting in the pieces exactly where they need to be to make it complete.

We give God all the glory for his healing touch! We are thankful...

Sunday morning beauty

My view this morning while Jim and Chris enjoy a run in St Pete.

Let all that I am praise the Lord; with my whole heart, I will praise his holy name. Let all that I am praise the Lord; may I never forget the good things he does for me. He forgives all my sins and heals all my diseases. He redeems me from death and crowns me with love and tender mercies. He fills my life with good things. My youth is renewed like the eagle's! Psalm 103: 1-5