God's Glory

It is hard some days, but always reassuring to know it is for God's glory.  Today is definitely better than yesterday as I continue my IV antibiotic treatment.  I am one week into it and I sleep a lot better, cough less and not short of breath just to walk from my living room to my bathroom.  Praise the Lord for those things.  My weight has come way down, but am hopeful I can up the pounds some as I continue to feel better and fill my body full of ensure!!

"I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us."  Romans 8:18  This verse speaks of the future glory and hope we have to look forward to.  I find this promise especially comforting during the roughest weeks and days as I struggle through health issues Cystic Fibrosis related.  Romans 8:18-27 shares more about the hope we are so eagerly waiting for and are also verses that can help carry me through.

I seem to be short on words these days, which is not usually a problem for me.  But it seems lately my life has been consumed with sickness and I have to admit need a break form talking about it all the time.  Have had lots of support through meals, rides to appointments and prayer.  Thank the Lord for all the people He has placed in my life to support and encourage me.  How do people do this without the Lord in there life first and foremost and then without family and friends to help keep your thoughts focused!!

Well enough for today and again God Bless you and share a word of encouragement with someone because you never know who needs a little pick me up.

Is There Purpose For Suffering

His disciples asked him, "Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?  Neither this man nor his parents sinned," said Jesus, "but this happened so that the work of God might be displayed in his life."  John 9:2 & 3
Well trying to learn to blog or journaling isn't my thing but I will try to keep it up more regularly.  Things with my health seem to have taken a turn and I need a place to speak, share, write my thoughts.  It seems as I have continued on this IV antibiotic repeat in my life things are not improving as quickly or the same as maybe I was hoping.  I have already endured 4 IV antibiotic treatments since April of this year and an Iron Infusion.  Yes low iron has been added to the mix and only complicating things more for my chronic situation, which makes it a bit tougher understanding how to treat me the best to see positive results. 

I am not one to live in the dark and keep denial at the forefront of my mind, so I choose to live in reality of my circumstances.  Doing that brings on a load of emotions that at times are hard to get a handle on.  Lows and highs can happen all in a day.  Sadness knowing that the words coming out of my mouth about the seriousness of my health is actually about me not someone else.  Big reality check for sure.  Knowing where limits are for others like your husband hearing about every ache and pain that come along with the disease.  Learning what to be thankful for so that my focus does not get blurred by my emotions.  Scripture like John 9:2 & 3 which I started this blog out with, help to stay focused on the purpose and not let doubts and anger take over. There have most definitely been tough days, emotional days, tears already shed, but awesome days, thankful days and times just to focus on living every day to the fullest.

John 9 also took me to Romans 8 and I will share my thoughts and verses from that passage in my next blog.  Give someone you love a hug today and find something to be grateful and thankful for even in the midst of struggles.  God bless you!! (: