This is bittersweet. SO thankful that this is the last one. Also aware that I still have a couple of weeks of getting through the side effects. I've never been beyond the 2 weeks after a treatment, so we will see how long things hang around. Of course, I'm told it varies from person to person! So...we wait. Where have I heard that before!
I am so thankful that my daffodils didn't end early with the cold night a few days ago. The hyacinths took a hit and are a bit droopy, though. I have been admiring the flowers the last few days and so thankful for their simple beauty. I saw a particularly beautiful, larger bunch of daffodils at one point and noticed something. They all had their 'heads' up, pointing directly and even leaning slightly toward the rays of the warming sun. I think it's pretty amazing how the Lord designed that. Throughout the day, they move - always reaching and leaning towards the sun, heads up no matter what. (Yes, I see a spiritual analogy forming!) We need to be doing the same. Fix our eyes on Jesus (not literally, obviously, but through His work and word in our lives). Lean toward Him, eager to soak Him in, reflect Him, grow under His tender-loving care as we remain ever-thankful for all He accomplished on the cross for our sake! If we believe in Him and what He did for us, then our salvation is secure. He is the one that does the saving! He should also be forever the 'horizon' on which we focus. If we can do that, then we will have fewer distractions. Daffodils have few purposes - to bloom, soak up the sun, grow their roots deep, multiply and look stunning!- and they glorify their Creator in doing so. May I have the same goals! Bloom wherever the Lord has me, soak up the Son, grow my roots deep in His word and multiply by testifying to His goodness and grace however possible. The stunning part? I'll wait til my hair grows back to claim that!
Romans 15:4-6
For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through the endurance taught in the Scriptures and the encouragement they provide we might have hope. May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had, so that with one mind and one voice you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Thankful thoughts:
- Daffodils and all they have to teach me!
- Safe travels for my sister - but she's too far away right now (in Turkey)
- My mom - for driving me today
- My husband - for joining me for lunch
- My sister-in-law - for getting me home today!
- The moon is coming around...I love that. Saw "God's thumbnail" last night and look forward to the ever-increasing moonlight
May we all eagerly lean toward our Savior today, soaking up all He has to give us. May I reflect Him well, even as I move forward to another part of this journey. Pray that I weather the next 2 weeks of side effects with grace.
Have a blessed day!
Andi
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