"And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast." ---1 Peter 5:10
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Yikes! Well, I certainly owe you all an apology for my lack of posts here.
When finishing my last post, I imagined things would return to hunky dory, but then my mom had a stroke and was taken to Sacramento. We thought the return home would help, but it hasn't really. It's been rough.
Please keep her in prayer.
Then this week I discovered one of my problems seems to be silent reflux. (Yeah, I'd never heard of it, either.) So I continue to make adjustments in diet and much else.
(Oh and remember when I thought I probably didn't have gluten intolerance after all? Well, most likely I do. So more research, more changes, etc.)
Five months of struggles! Somedays I'm tempted to quit believing for fully-returned strength, but then God always reminds me:
Keep searching for answers.
Keep doing research.
Keep believing.
Keep pushing through the temptation to settle for mediocre.
And in the meantime I watch the leaves through our picture window change to deeper gold and trickle down. I step outside to the front porch to drink in deep gulps of autumn air.
I truly do need to take some walks and pull myself back together. Oh Honey, I have so let myself go. Probably half my problems would disappear if I'd exercise. (Imagine that.)
So please keep me in prayer, also. Thanks!
Another special thank-you to my friend from high school (and beyond), Linda, who visited my mom while she was in the Sacramento hospital.
And I do thank each of you who've checked up on me throughout the weeks. So encouraging!
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Did I already share with you the Vacation Education guy and his dad? I'm really enjoying their videos, though sometimes, he can go a bit heavy on the history of the places or the way they cook things, so I'll do bits of fast-forwarding. Oh, and Ellie B. the dog is cute in her stroller, too!
Oh, and we've watched some good movies lately, but I can't recall their titles at the moment. We are enjoying the new tv series, Boston Blue, Sheriff Country and the 2nd seasons of Murder in a Small Town, Matlock, and Watson.
Not every season in our lives is a pleasant one, but we can have hope the next one will be.
2 comments:
I'm sorry I haven't checked on you. No computer for almost a month and then my back stuff, etc... Life can certainly be something isn't it? I have been praying for you though and I pray God can help you get yourself all figured out health wise.
Exercise? I'm right there with you my friend.I need to be better about that myself. I was just doing pretty well and then we got our vaccinations on Friday. I've been down with aches, chills, fever, etc. ever since. No walking for me. It's all I can do to hobble to the bathroom and back to my recliner.
All will be better though. I have faith in the Lord that He will either heal us, give us strength to endure our trials, or take us home soon. I'm truly hoping for the later.
Blessings and love,
Betsy
Debra, I've always appreciated your honesty. You have been going through some rough times, and it's beneficial for all of us to be reminded that this life will be downright hard. Makes a person wish you could fast forward and get back to normal. But then we remember that wonderful promise you have included at the top. God himself will restore us and make us strong and steadfast. Dear friend, cling to that truth. I'm right there with you, holding on for dear life! Praying for you and your family.
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