2013/65 Promises Ahead

There is something good coming. I can feel it. Even with the dark clouds around, in the distance, there are blue skies.

They will be here soon. Along with God's promises.

making spirits bright

I arrived at the women's Christmas event, "Comfort & Joy" in need of both. I silently prayed, "Please, Lord, let this be a message that lifts my spirit and gives me hope." He did not disappoint. Within minutes of Carol Kent's testimony, tears were welling. How she could stand up there smiling and making us laugh was simply amazing considering the story she had to share. Her message...choose life. I left tired, but full of comfort and joy.

Sunday we went to the Grove to celebrate Greg and my birthdays. I did better than I hoped. It helped having the stroller to hold on to. Waiting for our dinner reservations, we walked to the Farmer's Market and inside was such beautiful light. I let go of the stroller, camera in hand and for a moment moved around without any struggle. 

It was wonderful. 

I want to go back. to that moment and to that place.

Discouraged

I wanted to write of hope, but I feel so discouraged today.

I need prayer. Praying that tomorrow will find me in good spirits, full of hope, full of faith. Thankful that I have a God who understands how I feel.

Signs Are Everywhere

There are little signs everywhere that I'm getting better every day. 

I'm taking pictures again.

I'm baking again.

I'm spending time on the floor with Belle again.

I changed the sheets myself today.

I'm whittling away on my Christmas list...without a single online purchase yet.

I'm getting off my recliner more each day. 

I'm smiling more.

I feel more engaged in life.

Tomorrow is my oncology appointment. Praying the blood tests show positive results. Praying that the doctor will agree that more frequent bone infusions will help build my strength.

Sunshine in My Heart

The last day of November 2012 was filled with gray skies and rain. Thankfully, my heart was filled with sunshine. I'm feeling better and stronger than I did at the start of the month. I'm praying that by the time Christmas comes, I'm moving around like I was at the beginning of the year.

I have hope.