Tuesday

There have been several entries of late that are just plain silly, and honestly, that's how we're getting through these days. I was talking to my mother-in-law the other day and she mentioned how she had originally really believed that I would only be here a few months. I had felt that way too, but here we are- hoping and praying incessantly that we will make it home for Thanksgiving (yep- the same prayer that we had at this time last year!). And truthfully, we laugh about it a lot. God has given me peace in the midst of this storm. Oh, yes, I falter. Yes, sometimes I am angry or scared or worried. BUT, repeatedly, He covers me with His grace and fills me with His peace. Twice this week He has pointed me to Psalm 23, so today I want to share it with you. May it bless you as it has me.

Psalm 23
The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.
He makes me lie down in green pastures,
he leads me beside quiet waters,
he restores my soul.
He guides me in paths of righteousness
for his name's sake.
Even though I walk
through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.
You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies.
You anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.
Surely goodness and love will follow me
all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the LORD
forever.

In fact, God has been showing me verses of REST for the last week. Time and again, the message I've had has been to give my worries and concerns to Him. So, that's where I am. Trying to find peace in the storm and rest for my soul.

Other things of note:

I'm still sick. I've had lots of great suggestions and have implemented several of them, but the yuckiness remains. I've consulted with a doctor and we're trying yet another medication. We'll see. It may just take moving out of this house to do it. Oh, come on PGN!!!

Bella is going through a picky phase. BLAH! She had always been such a great eater and made it so easy on me until now! What makes it even harder is that she is not even consistant with what she likes and dislikes! One day peas are good, the next not! She's even doing this with her "favorite" foods like cheese and ramen noodles! It's a good thing that I'm not a worrier or I'd be in a panic by now since her eating has dropped dramatically.

Anyway, I'm off to the shower. And yes, it is after noon!