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Never Lose Hope

“Never lose hope. Storms make people stronger and never last forever.”

Roy T. Bennett

All went well with my bone marrow biopsy yesterday. It was quick, simple and very little pain with it. This morning I’m a bit tender around the wound site but otherwise doing fine. I will be gentle and kind with myself today. Test results will take 7-10 days. This past week I did acquire another UTI so back on antibiotics, hoping it clears up before surgery. Everything seems to be a go for surgery on Tuesday the 14th. I feel at times I am in the midst of the storm. May I not lose hope.

This is an HDR image created in Lightroom Classic with three images at +/- one stop.

Retired. Having fun with photography. Journal daily. Meditate daily. Learning haiku/poetry. Have a love for fountain pens.

13 Comments

  • Faye White

    One more hurdle behind you. Keep your head down and before you know it, you’ll be in the healing phase and planning new adventures. 🙂

  • Earl

    “It’s amazing how a little tomorrow can make up for a whole lot of yesterday.”
    ― John Guare, Landscape of the Body

    Just one day at a time, one appointment or one more process, and soon, you’ll hopefully be experiencing a much better tomorrow. Thanks for keeping us informed. We care about you!

  • Ruth Calkin

    There are some things in life that we can share with others and there are some things we must go through alone, each step at a time. You are dealing with things where we can be there for you, hold your hand and share at a bit of a distance, but that you get to go through intrinsically alone. Others can understand and empathize with you, but the process is yours. Remember, we all go through these moments and in them God, Jesus and The Holy Spirit is with you. We are given love, trust, joy, peace and hope. Lean on these things now and even if you don’t always feel them, you are so loved. Be strong, my friend and this too shall pass. Love, Ruth

  • Geri Oster

    Monte, from the above lovely messages, may you know that you are a dear, blessed soul to so many. The hope, beauty and joy that you give all of us, we now return to you. May you rest in the love and care of your friends and family, and your dear Creator. And may you continue to find beauty amidst the storm as in this most beautiful photo. We are holding you up, dear friend. Love, geri

    • Monte Stevens

      Thank you! My blood work this morning looks good but they still want me to have one unit of platelets this afternoon. Everything is falling into place. Maybe I’ll get to visit Red Desert this summer!!!

      • Geri Oster

        Indeed you will see the Red Desert in person, I am sure of it, and we will all enjoy the breathtaking views of it that you will be able to share with us all. Joy and good thoughts as you walk in trust tomorrow.