This last week has been a rollercoaster. Filled with lots of ups and lots of downs. The highest of highs and the lowest of lows. I have spent time thinking about my hurt and pain, but also about God's faithfulness. Yesterday, a young woman I had met on this cancer journey passed away. She was … Continue reading When God says No…
Author: Demrie
Waiting…
Today is a hard day. Waiting I have found is one of the hardest things we must do in life. Waiting for an answer, waiting for a big change in life, waiting for God to light your path just a little further. And today is a day of waiting. Tomorrow I find out what the results … Continue reading Waiting…
Pain…
Pain on any journey is a regular part of life. And on a cancer journey, it can be even more pronounced. No cancer survivor or current cancer battler would deny this. This morning I had to sit and listen to a women recieve news that she was dying. Medical knowledge and wisdom had reached its end. … Continue reading Pain…
Simple joys…
Today I got a special and unexpected visit from some of my favorite people. Turns out those people are 3 years old and 9 months old. ☺️ My nephews have been intensely special to me from the minute they were born! And being an Aunt is one of the most special gifts I have received … Continue reading Simple joys…
Is God really good…
If pain and sickness and brokenness exist, how can God be good? Why must I be going through this experience at all? I have heard these questions from others regularly since starting this journey. Immediately after the diagnosis, I heard several times what a good person I was and how sad it was that something … Continue reading Is God really good…
If you can’t laugh about it…
Chemo brain is a term you hear from many doctors and people battling cancer. In general it is just a lack of clarity, almost like a fog over your thoughts. A lack of ability to think clearly and as a result speak clearly. And it turns out chemo brain is a very real thing! I … Continue reading If you can’t laugh about it…
“By your faith…”
In seasons of trials we already know that pain and suffering are a given. Jesus even tells his disciples that, "In this world you will have trouble…"(John 16:33). So in our lives we don't even have to question if trials will come. We know they will. Jesus tells us so. While that can be difficult … Continue reading “By your faith…”
About Me
My name is Demrie. Jesus follower. 30 years old. Single. Cancer battler. These are a few descriptors of my life right now. On July 28th, 2017 I received news that rocked my world. I went to the doctor assuming my problem would be small and easily fixable and left entering a battle I had never … Continue reading About Me
About this Blog
So what is this blog really about? At first the idea of starting a blog seemed a little insane to me! For me this is about being obedient. I feel like God is asking me to write this journey down and I am striving to take each step to bring honor and glory to God. … Continue reading About this Blog