From Bristol to Boise with Faith

  Alma 29:3 I ought to be content with the things which the Lord hath allotted unto me.

  Our drive on Friday from home, to St. Luke's Cancer Institute, to Bent Corner Books, to St. Luke's Elks Rehab hospital, then back home. From Amy: It looks like one of those counter-balanced birds on the edge of a glass of water. This photo illustrates what Amy was thinking of. The original map From Tom: A concert english hornist

 From Doris: Someone I love was diagnosed with cancer this week.

 From Doris: Seen at the CIC this week: “A cancer survivor is anyone who has been diagnosed with cancer, regardless of whether they are currently in treatment or have completed treatment.”  That means I am already a survivor. The oncology patients I associate with are very optimistic.

 From Doris: This is one of my favorite all-time classical music pieces. I always feel like heaven is close when I listen to it.  Rachmaninov Piano Concerto #2 in c minor

  From Paul : We saw this in the parking lot of St. Luke's Elks Rehab hospital . My mind automatically goes to the question: "Where do I park if I am an impatient visitor?" From Doris: Paul received this email. I asked him which of the three trips he made to Home Depot yesterday he was being asked to review.

 From Doris: It was hard to go on a walk, but I did…for 12 minutes and 12 seconds. I huffed and puffed the whole time. Wednesday we were running errands in Kyle’s neighborhood and stopped by their house for a few minutes. Lachlan gave each of us a big hug goodbye.  Then he followed us outside so that he could give us another hug.  His hugs were the best thing that happened on Wednesday. Kyle’s family came over today. I got to hold Ewan and read books with Lachlan. I graduated from the wound clinic this week.  I still have to cover the wound with a waterproof bandage for a week and then I will be finished. I am having less pain in my shoulders, arms and knees. My blood work was stable so my dose of chemo pill #2 was increased from 20 mg a day to 50 mg on Thursday. I am learning how to deal with the side effects.  As the dose increases, so do the side effects. My nephew brought me fabric from my sister, his mother, who lives in Utah. She and I purchase...

From Kristin M. Yee, Second Counselor in the General Relief Society Presidency speaking at BYU Education Week, 2025: Sister Yee is an artist, and when she paints, certain colors only come with layers of paint and glazes built upon each other. Thus, she said, "Some of the most beautiful parts of life come with layers of experience, challenges, heartache and growth — and trusting God."

  I read this article years ago but reread it this week.  Doing so was a blessing I needed.   Accepting the Lord's Will and  Timing | David A. Bednar

  20 Flowers and counting!

  From Paul: Cycle 3 Doris has one week of Cycle 3. This is a vital cycle, as she began a new medication on August 14 – a delay of three weeks. So far, she has tolerated her medications well, with some minor side effects. However, the next steps of ramping up the second oral medication may worsen those side effects. But we carry on in hope and faith. I have often found inspiration in music. Today, I would like to recall with you the beautiful hymn, “I Need Thee Every Hour”.   I Need The Every Hour | Tabernacle Choir 1.   I need thee ev’ry hour, Most gracious Lord. No tender voice like thine Can peace afford. I need thee, oh, I need thee; Ev’ry hour I need thee! Oh, bless me now, my Savior; I come to thee! 2.   I need thee ev’ry hour; Stay thou nearby. Temptations lose their pow’r When thou art nigh. I need thee, oh, I need thee; Ev’ry hour I need thee! Oh, bless me now, my Savior; I come to thee! 3.   I need thee ev’ry hour,...