Good morning on this glorious 'almost spring-like' day! I can't get enough of deep breathing right now, with this clear, beautiful day. I hope it will be warm enough to sit out on our deck later. Maybe wrapped up in a blanket?
I'll be honest..though I am doing well on most things, the last week has been tough. And not quite the relief I was hoping for this week. But, that is all part of it. I am back in a stage of waiting...to see what each day brings, to see if my frequent itching will stop, if I will have energy or not, if my white blood cell count is staying strong...and that's okay. It's just getting old, even though I know I am closer to the end than before. I think, overall, this has been a bigger 'project' than anticipated. I received an email this morning from a new friend in Africa (introduced through email by my nephew, Cliff) and it was so encouraging...I have posted it as it came to me. It is humbling and precious to know that I have brothers and sisters in Africa praying for me, especially when their day to day living is much more challenging than mine.
Dear Aunt andi
receive our love from here ,
how are you today? THE JOY OF THE LORD IS OUR STRENGTH. WE ARE STILL
PRAYING FOR U.
Your creator is still in the seat and therefore fear no evil.
george
I love that he reminded me that my Creator is still in the seat...honestly, I don't know that I have a lot of fear. I did in the beginning and at the time of surgery, but not now. I've seen Him working too much to have fear. Many folks that I have spoken to are apparently filled with fear at every twinge or unusual something going on and imagine the worst. I don't really go there. But, it was such a good reminder to stay strong and not grow weary. Perfect timing, as always...
Psalm 62:5
Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from him.
Lamentations 3:25
The LORD is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him
Isaiah 40:31
But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
I can't yet imagine a day that I will not feel weary or wobbly or whatever, but I look forward to it!
Thankful thoughts:
- The moon last night...spectacular! Saw it around 3 am. Looking forward to seeing it again tonight! And tomorrow is when it will be 'full'...hope it's clear!
- Good report for Bobby from doctor...thought he had a hernia, but no.
- Crisp, cool air
- Playing games as a family. Bobby always pushes to do it when he is home and it is always fun!
- Feeling well enough to help out in the church office this morning...so good to be sitting at this desk. :)
- Hyacinths and daffodils coming up - it may be early and I pray they survive, but I love the hope and newness that Spring brings.
Have a blessed day. Thanks for taking the time and energy to read this. I value energy these days!
Andi
The joy of the Lord is our strength- Oh yes! Thank you for this reminder, Andi.
ReplyDeleteAlso, your comments on my site have been heart warming and invaluable. Love you, sister!
Celeste