Reflections 8/24/2020: Up until now I’ve avoided exposing the full frontal reality of my cancerous  butcher job, and softened the blow to onlookers with cute hats, makeup and quick explanations for my peculiar appearance. BUT, since the hair is now peeking through my scalp, (and hopefully my eyelids and eyebrows), it will just be a matter of time before this freaky Gollum look is behind me. (“Oh my precious!”) So I want to chronicle just how crazy it all WAS!!! AND remember Your faithfulness God, throughout this entire crippling crucible! Fear driven out by Faith. Pain softened by Your Presence. Loneliness quenched with so much human Love. Disease not giving me Dis-ease. THANK YOU! THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!!! Gollum has always creeped me out, so escaping his clammy clutches is a true redemption story!