In November, I wrote that I was "Free to be Wrong," about Jerry's pathology report from prostate cancer. I'd expected clear margins and got reports of two areas of positive margin. I had so hoped for a good report. And, yet! The first PSA report: "Undetectable." In spite of cancer cells right at the edge …
Category Archives: Suffering
What He Gives is Enough
By the time you read this, we’ll know whether the cancer in Jerry’s prostate has spread. He’ll be two days post-surgery. That is, if Windows Live Writer publishes this post I’m writing on Tuesday, on Friday. New technology to me, in a new computer. Am I doing it right? We’ll see. Soon I’ll install Windows …
A Sucker-Punched God
Forgiveness is the core of love. When we say Jesus loves us, the center of what we mean is he forgives us. Our detachment from him causes pain. Our indifference, our rebellion, our sin, sucker-punches him. Though he has every right to slap our face, he straightens up, smiles and extends his arms. From the …