June 6, 2004, my bride was diagnosed with stage three melanoma. That diagnosis changed my life ... mostly my focus. It's amazing how many things one takes for granted in life. I could start a long list but it's easier just to say I could include most everything on it. I used to always say my priorities in life were, 1) God, 2) Family, 3) Job, and 4) Church Service. I still have those in the same order and I believe with all my being it is correct. The only way I would change it now is as follows; 1) God, 2) Family, 3) Job, and 4) Church Service. I have found time and time again that if I focus on God everything else pales ... even the cancer.
It's now October 2007 and I've finally decided to start this blog. The Bride (my bride) suggested long ago that I might like to journal as we experienced this cancer journey together. I gave it some thought, although not for long. A journal, in my mind, was always something a girl kept and was more commonly called a diary.
So what caused me to change my perspective on journaling? I'll make a short story out of it. The bride and I recently traveled to Houston, TX for cancer treatment at MD Anderson Cancer Center. Our time in Houston lasted about three weeks. Most of that time I was the ghost writer on my brides blog. It was a handy way to communicate with those at home, sharing our ups and downs, concerns and hopes. Most of all it provided a mechanism to share with others how gracious and faithful God was for us throughout our time there. I even found it enjoyable to write the blog at night after I had returned to the hotel room from the hospital. My ghost writing came to an end when we returned home and I gave the pen back to the bride. So ... alright, I miss the writing a bit. Okay, I miss it a little more than a bit. I don't know what flavor my blog will take and how often I will contribute to it. Only time will determine that. To those who complimented me on my writing and encouraged me to continue ... here you go ... I present to you Pops Professions.
It's now October 2007 and I've finally decided to start this blog. The Bride (my bride) suggested long ago that I might like to journal as we experienced this cancer journey together. I gave it some thought, although not for long. A journal, in my mind, was always something a girl kept and was more commonly called a diary.
So what caused me to change my perspective on journaling? I'll make a short story out of it. The bride and I recently traveled to Houston, TX for cancer treatment at MD Anderson Cancer Center. Our time in Houston lasted about three weeks. Most of that time I was the ghost writer on my brides blog. It was a handy way to communicate with those at home, sharing our ups and downs, concerns and hopes. Most of all it provided a mechanism to share with others how gracious and faithful God was for us throughout our time there. I even found it enjoyable to write the blog at night after I had returned to the hotel room from the hospital. My ghost writing came to an end when we returned home and I gave the pen back to the bride. So ... alright, I miss the writing a bit. Okay, I miss it a little more than a bit. I don't know what flavor my blog will take and how often I will contribute to it. Only time will determine that. To those who complimented me on my writing and encouraged me to continue ... here you go ... I present to you Pops Professions.
4 comments:
I count it a privilege to be the first to comment on your blog, Ken. I'm glad you took up the pen again and look forward to your deep, manly insights (diaries are not always pink with a little key lock!) Mostly, I thank you for taking such loving care of your bride, my dear sister. She couldn't be in more capable, faithful, wise hands. Thank you for trusting God through all this. I think many of us have grown through the journey you are on because you both have been so open and transparent about it. Write on!
Well, Ken, thanks for your openness in sharing your thoughts and feelings. We look forward to this connection with you and Karen, and I especially. Thanks again.
Bob
Jon Henry and I look forward to reading your blog; thanks for all the ghost writing! Thanks to Karen and you for being a Godly example to us all!
Love in Jesus,
Marcia and Jon henry
Ken,
I remembered to look at your blog again. We are still out here. You're such a good writer and we enjoy what you have to say. Keep on.
~diane
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