Gotta love Walmart...

Kristen and I went out of a few errands today. Didn't even have to get out of the car until Walmart, and I was planning on using a motorized cart...the Taxol is causing pretty severe joint and muscle pain. It is only supposed to last a couple of days, so I pray that it is relieved by tomorrow, but it makes walking very uncomfortable.  And sleeping, but that's another story.

Of course, the only unclaimed motorized cart didn't work, so I felt a bit stranded in the middle of the store. I was really looking forward to puttering around with her, for a more normal trip, but not to be.  Thank the Lord that some friends 'just happened by'...God's providence and the benefit of living in a small town where you ALWAYS know someone when you go to Walmart! They were there to get a free pretzel at "Auntie Anne's", and I was there just in time for them to serve.  Jen stayed nearby and walked me back out to the car so Kristen could be on her way. SO glad for a gentle arm to hold.

So, please be praying that this pain goes away. It is quite intrusive! So many fewer overall side effects with this, but the pain is tough. I am praying that it is fading by tomorrow or Monday.

Thankful thoughts:

• Prayers offered in the middle of the night - they have a different sweetness to them to me. Got an email just before bed last night requesting prayer for someone, and it was offered several times all night long.
• Morning coffee with just my honey. Miss Megan and Kristen for it, but glad Megs is getting a break and that Kristen slept in. It was a long week.
• Heating pads, and microwaveable heating pads...wrapped around knees and ankles. Comforting.
• 2 birdfeeders up and giving simple pleasures
• A delicious dinner delivered last night, from a friend over an hour away...she schemed with a local restaurant...and wouldn't you know, we knew the delivery person!  Gotta love Elverson...

From my reading this morning - it has always been one of my favorites, ever since DFD class years ago:

Titus 3:4-8

But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life. This is a trustworthy saying.

Have a blessed day. Actually feels pretty incredible out there! I even have hyacinths trying to come up...not yet!
Andi