My morning started waking up from the second night in a row in my own bed. I cannot tell you what a beautiful thing it was to lay my head down on my pillow last night and not wake for a full 4 hours - when my 'med alarm' woke me. I was able to take my medicine and go right back to sleep until the pitter patter of a certain little girl's feet came into my room at 5 am carrying Prim who needed to potty. I threw on my boots, wrapped my coat around me and proceeded out the door as Lilli went back to bed. I found myself overwhelmed with gratitude this morning as I walked the puppy just praying and praising God for the beauty of rest. For the beauty of a husband who loves me. For my family and for all the wonderful friends who have been lifting me up in prayer. I couldn't help but thank God for allowing the pain of these last few months as I know He is making beauty from ashes. This morning I am grateful for the manageability of my pain.Rich Lilli and I headed to Fairfax for a petscan for me and shopping shopping for them. They returned right on time to pick me up with a trunk full of new shoes, two happy and hunger shoppers and a "find" for lunch... Ted's Bulletin in Arlington.... YUMMY! I was able to eat a bit and felt good.
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| All that shopping was hard work! |
We made it home just in time for Lilli to change and get to her game on time. The Mighty Tigers were slow off the blocks, but returned home with a victory! I am so thankful to have gotten to the game this week as I've missed the last few weeks.
Our evening wound down with a win for UVA's Men's Basketball against Louisville. Wahoowa!!
The house has quieted down and I've taken this opportunity to make the move from caring bridge to this blog. I want to let each of you know how very much all of your messages mean to me. I am truly humbled by the outpouring of love from each of you. My prayer continues to be that I can be a light - especially during this time that can seem somewhat dark.
If you follow me on Facebook you know I often share from the daily devotional book, Jesus Calling. Today seemed as though the hand of God had written it especially for me.
February 7
Come to Me for rest and refreshment. The journey has been too much for you, and you are bone-weary. Do not be ashamed of your exhaustion. Instead, see it as an opportunity for Me to take charge of your life. Remember that I can fit everything into a pattern for good, including the things you wish were different. Start with where you are at this point in time and space, accepting that this is where I intend you to be. You will get through today one step, one moment at a time. Your main responsibility is to remain attentive to Me, letting Me guide you through the many choices along your pathway. This sounds like an easy assignment, but it is not. Your desire to live in My Presence goes against the grain of “the world, the flesh, and the devil.” Much of your weariness results from your constant battle against these opponents. However, you are on the path of My choosing, so do not give up! Hope in Me, for you will again praise Me for the help of My Presence.
We are assured and know that [God being a partner in their labor] all things work together and are [fitting into a plan] for good to and for those who love God and are called according to [His] design and purpose.—Romans 8:28 amp
Why are you cast down, O my soul? And why are you disquieted within me? Hope in God; for I shall yet praise Him, the help of my countenance and my God.—Psalm 42:11 nasb
Good night friends. Thank you for being a part of my life.
Bless you!
3 comments:
Not sure what you are going through but this was an encouraging read and I thank you for posting.
Dearest girl, your faith is big, your desire to walk by it is big, your willingness to share your painful, frightening journey with all of us is big, and your witness and effort to encourage us in the midst of it is huge. Please know that I pray for you daily. Jim and I and our girls are praying for you, Rich, Chloe, Owen, Lilli, your dear parents and family as often as you come to our minds and this is many times a day. I pray that the Master Healer is guiding the minds and hands of your medical team in the coming days of testing and treatment decisions. You are cradled in His arms, sweet girl, and the fervent prayers of nearly 100 women in our bible study lift you. I love you dearly. XO+
I am so glad you were able to get some well needed sleep and were able to go out with your family (even if you had to go have tests!) and were able to watch Lilli's game. I know that makes such a difference to be able to feel "a bit human again"! We continue to send prayers for you and your family and are here to do whatever we can..... it's hard to know what to do, but I hope you know we care and are willing to do whatever we can to help you. Stay strong, dear Donna and keep that wonderful smile for us! We love you!! ("What me did"!)
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