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What’s On My Mind

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    Choose Life

    As we, here in Idaho, draw closer to an election with a proposition that will reverse our virtual ban on abortion, and our neighbors to the north in Canada are using MAID (Medical Assistance In Dying) to kill their citizens with developmental disabilities and dementia, among other conditions, my thoughts have been on what God…

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    Strength to the Weary

    “Cheaters!”  The taunt emanated from the mouth of a man in his thirties, fit and slim, riding a ten-speed city bike traveling in the opposite direction of our small group of elderly, disabled, and cancer-ridden e-Bikers, wanting to get out for some fresh air and exercise.  I had smiled at the man as he sped…

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    The Joy of the Lord

    The joy of the Lord.  We read about it in John 15:11, when Jesus says “These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full.”  It even affected John the Baptist before he was born, as described by his mother, Elizabeth, when she spoke…

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    So, When Are You Done?

    “When is your last treatment?” “How much longer do you have to do this?” “How many more treatments do you have?” “So, when are you done?” I look into the imploring eyes of my questioner, and I wish I had a better answer.  But the truth is, only God knows.  What I usually say is…

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I’m Tamara Wheeler,
nice to meet you!

In case you’re starting here, I’m an author, cancer fighter, and lover of Jesus based in Spirit Lake, Idaho. Welcome! This is where I share articles I’ve written on various subjects related to my book, regarding my cancer journey, and just life in general.