Faith

  • Not Alone…


    Do you ever feel like you’re all alone?

    That no one understands or has experienced what you are going through?

    I can’t even BEGIN to understand what my mother and father-in-law are experiencing right now as they deal with her cancer.

    Last Friday, she received the news that her cancer has spread/worsened beyond treatment. There isn’t an option of chemo any longer.

    And yes, that was the day my books arrived (see yesterday’s post). So, it was a bitter-sweet day. I was glad to hand her the book so she could read the dedication and see just a tiny sliver of light on that dark day.

    Then yesterday, while I was at work, I heard this song by RED–> Not Alone.

    And I cried.

    Isn’t it interesting how you hear something right when you need to.

    Here are the lyrics that really hit home:

    I am with you

    I will carry you through it all

    I won’t leave you

    I will catch you when you feel like letting go.

    ‘Cause you’re not…

    You’re not alone!

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    Have a great day, everyone. And know this, you are NOT alone!

  • And so the story goes….


    We all know life has bumps along the way. If you’ve been following this blog for any length of time, you know I’m pretty up front about them, because I view each stumbling block as a chance to grow. Or a chance for another door to open. I’ve faced book contracts broken, unexpected unemployment, and literal bumps from bike crashes.

    This latest “bump” involves my agent–er–former agent. Yes. I’m sad to say Tribe Literary Agency is closing their doors. It was most unexpected. The week had started out rough when I woke to puddles of water soaking my living room carpet (leak in water system) on Monday. Tuesday was freaking awesome with the release of the Wasteland cover. Wednesday we received an email that TribeLit was no more. Thursday was a blur, but then each day got better and better.

    Sure, it’s been a rough week, but I share these things with you not to complain or seek sympathy, more to share with you something I hold near and dear to my heart: Faith. Now, whether you’re a Jesus follower or not, a life without Faith, Hope, or Love is just more difficult to navigate.

    I believe in the Faith, Hope, and Love so much, I had it tattooed on my arm a few months ago. I attribute it to the Bible, because that’s where I get my strength from.

    So, this post is meant to encourage you through the tough times. The stumbling blocks.

    Keep the faith and keep taking the next step.

    I’ve been asked by a few readers/fans if losing my agent will affect the release of my novel, Wasteland. It doesn’t at all. We are on schedule for a September release. I have fantastic editors at Crescent Moon Press who have stepped up and made me feel even more welcomed and wanted than they already have!

    Thanks to all my friends to sided up with me along this latest bump. I love you all.

    May you have a fantastic, fun, and safe Fourth of July!

  • Hopeful. . .


    Back on January 18th of this year, I wrote a post, The Meaning of a Name.

    Me & my mother-in-law, Lynn.

    Now, I love names. Probably because I’m forever looking for the next unique name for my characters. But my post back in January, I shared with you the reason for my name…Lynn Rush.

    For those of you who don’t know, that’s my pen name. I hope you click on that story if you haven’t read it because it’s in honor of my mother in law, Lynn.

    Today I write thispost with another heavy heart.

    Lynn’s going through that same surgery today! 9am Central Time. The surgery back in January was stopped because they found more cancer in her liver, which prevented them from proceeding with the bile duct reconstruction.

    Since January, she’s gone through chemo and found out last week the tumor in her liver is GONE!

    That means another surgery. The one that was attempted in January. So, I ask you, my fellow blog followers, can you lift up my mother in law in your thoughts and prayers for me today?

    It’s an intense surgery. They’re removing her gall bladder, nearly half her liver, and reconstructing her bile ducts with her intestines.

    That’s the only cure for this type of cancer. So, I pray this works.

    Thanks my friends. I treasure you all!

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