The following was posted to my CaringBridge journal on Nov 28, 2014:
This song blessed me this morning.
Sanctus Real, Hold Onto The Promises
When I was in the ER, apprehensive and uncertain about what might be next, I also had some vivid flashbacks of the last time I had been there when Charlotte was run over in 2010, along with all the strong emotions of that day.
I re-experienced the fear and uncertainty of those scary moments and they compounded the apprehension I already felt for my current situation.
Just then, the Spirit reminded me that "nothing can separate us", and this song came to mind.
What can separate me from God's loving kindness compassion and willingness to heal me? Not fear, not doubt ("I believe, help my unbelief!"), not pain. Jesus was there with me as He promised always to be, and no matter what it looked like at that moment, God was still in control and working out His plan of healing for me.
Yesterday was very restful. After breakfast and morning routines, the kids and I watched a bit of the Macy's Thanksgiving parade until Zachary and I fell asleep. I slept until noon. Adam said he didn't realize how limited I really am on a bad day, and agreed I need more help...
We spent the afternoon and evening at my in-laws' which was very restful, especially because I took another nap from about 5 to 7.
I think I'm mostly caught up on the sleep I missed Monday night now.
Even though I didn't closely track my sodium intake yesterday, I made good choices and was only up 1 pound this morning.
Today we are traveling south to visit family. I plan to take it easy, nap when I feel tired and make sure to go to bed with the kids even though it will be tempting to stay up late having good conversations with family I don't see often enough.
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