Thursday, December 30, 2010

Just being random

Well... 2010 is almost over. Can you think back on the good, exciting things and the challenges you've had this year? Can you think about the accomplishments you've made this year? Do you remember the people whom you've made a difference in their lives? Knowing that we all have sinned, but surely you have done some good this year, do you remember? I guess these questions have come to my mind because as you all know 2010 has been most eventful for me and I have been sharing it with you. But, more so, people have responded to me in such a way I never would or could have imagined. I think God wanted to show me that while I was searching my soul on how I could make a difference in somebody life, by happenstance I have been doing so along the way, but I hadn't realized it. As you make New Year's resolutions, don't focus on the obvious and the same ones you make each year, i.e. loose weight, stop smoking, start exercising, etc. That's old! How about we focus on our spiritual walk. That is are you exemplifying a Christ like behavior regardless of who, what, when, where, or why. I try each day, and often fall short, but I keep trying. Well I wont have New Year's resolution, I will still be focusing on what God would have me to do with my life given this challenge placed upon me.

This week has been a productive and positive week. Physical therapy is going well and they are really working me out. I was able to throw away the walker and bought a pretty purple/flowered cane. That's a "shout if you know how" moment. Wednesday was my last day of radiation. Now if you couldn't muster up a shout the first time, this is definitely it. Today I had a catheter placed so that I can begin my chemotherapy next Wednesday. While I am not excited about the chemotherapy, I am glad to be making progress which will facilitate my healing and my emotional well-being. The potential side effects of the chemotherapy are what have me a little hesitant, but we will pray ourselves through this situation as we have been doing for the last 6 months.

Lastly, as I have been reading and listening to scripture, one of the things that must happen for anyone to receive what God has for them is to forgive anyone that you feel may have done something wrong to you or perhaps someone you may have wronged (Matt 5:23-24). Plus, God instructs to forgive as He has forgiven us, and lastly who are you not to forgive when the Great Almighty can forgive you multiple times? I have been pondering in my mind if I hold any grudges toward anyone and honestly I can not think of anyone. However, if there is anyone I have disappointed, felt that I have done something wrong to them, or who is upset with me, please reach out to me so that I may hear your concerns. Let me forewarn, that I will apologize for making you have a negative feeling toward me, but there is no guarantee that I will apologize for a decision made. Going on this journey is very revolutionary and is making me look at every nook and cranny of my spiritual walk. You try it!

Living in Love
Yolanda

6 comments:

  1. Yolanda you are so strong in every way I think of I am so glad you are doing better. I thank God you came in my way you thought me so much and still are teaching so much in your journey. I will keep praying for you every day so you can get in those pretty red shoes you bought. Have a blessed new year with your loved ones. Happy new year 2011.

    Love ya,
    Elba

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  2. Yolanda you are so strong in every way I think of I am so glad you are doing better. I thank God you came in my way you thought me so much and still are teaching so much in your journey. I will keep praying for you every day so you can get in those pretty red shoes you bought. Have a blessed new year with your loved ones. Happy new year 2011.

    Love ya,
    Elba

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  3. It's Julia (Gathe) Flowers from high school. Spurgeon led me to you. Your journey is incredible, your message is powerful. Thank you for including me. Remember I am an Ob/Gyn in Dallas & my brother practices there in Houston. Let me know if I can help!

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  4. Hey Honey!!!
    Your words, your strength, your faith just never ceases to amaze me!! You have empowered so many to become selfaware, to thank heir lucky stars for their health and the health of their loved ones! I pray that each and every dose of those two agents are Blessed by Our Father. I know that many dedicated people prayed every night that their experimental medications would be a success, and surely so many have been aided with those medications and that alone is a testament to the wonderous works of God and proves to us HOW much He Loves us. I will pray for you as always but even more so when you are receiving your medications I will know that each bad cell will be attacked and He will protect every healthy cell. the Hair loss will only mean that you get to pick from the now beautiful Indian Hair, synthetic hair, or heck i will give you my ponytail!!! you have not one signle mean bone in your body and if you decided against anothers wishes, its because they needed your guidance and werent open to it, it was their loss. I worked side by side with you in the icu and you were compassionate, caring, and provided them with the best you had to offer despite the fact that you should have been giving a sign off report-- you are not that kind of nurse! And still you are that kind of nurse because you are still taking care of other peoples needs- by providing us information to remain calm and in prayer for you and mike!!!!
    just remember you have your latina sister and latino brother praying for your healing and the well being of your family...

    with love

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  5. It was so good to see you at church. I am praying for you. By the way, I just happen to love the color purple! I am sure that cane is lovely. Remember, our children attend the same school, let me know if I can do anything to help. Happy New Year and God Bless you and your family!

    Traci

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  6. Yolanda, I was so glad to see you Sunday.We are very blessed to have you in our lives.I have been keeping up with your blog, and have been truly blessed by your words of wisdom.I pray for you constantly, and I am so impressed by your strength.I've learned that life is not about how to survive the storm,but how to dance in the rain,you really know how to dance.Be blessed.Love ya. Sis York (Mae Mae's mom)

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