Got to ride a cart today!

Yay for Walmart carts! I was able to get one today, and scooted around with Kristen. So thankful for it, since this is one of my leg/joint pain days. I couldn't have made it around the store - and this will fade by Sunday or Monday, but it sure is uncomfortable. Now, I sit here with a heating pad on my knees and another heat wrap on my feet (thank you, Teresa A!)...just picture it!  Hot flashes too...I'm just a picnic to be around at the moment!

Overall, doing okay otherwise. These are the few hardest days, and I am continually thankful for the freedom to do what I need to do to rest and be okay. Can't say I'll miss the side effects, once they're gone though!

Jesus Calling, yesterday...

'When somethng in your life or thoughts makes you anxious, come to Me and talk about it. Well-developed trust will bring you many blessings, not the least of which is My Peace...My Peace is such an all-encompassing gift that is independent of all circumstances. Though you lose everything else, if you gain My Peace you are rich indeed.'

I have found this to be true. In the midst of pain or nausea or questions, I do have this underlying sense of peace in what He has planned. May not enjoy the moment, butAs always, this is not from me...couldn't be, cause I would be more panicked, given the circumstances of life right now.

Thankful thoughts:

• Watching Steve Estes and Matt Carter serenade Kristen today. Don't ask. Just picture it (if you know them) and it was funny!
• Heating pads and hot tea and heat wraps...compazine, benadryl, and other stuff...see a theme?
• My dad's good report from the doc yesterday
• Safe travels for Padge and Kara
• Kristen's driving ability and willingness to do so...she's great! Not to mention letting me use her arm, and shortening her strides to match my unsteady ones today.
• My first sip of coffee was SO good this morning...and so was coffee time with Megs.
• Bobby coming home today!

As you can see, many things for which to be thankful in the midst of a storm. I pray that you can find things every day that bring you joy and remind you of our Father's great mercy and grace. So many things He does every day...just for you!