Even though things have been rough I serve a great God. He is faithful in all things! He is all knowing and loving. I give praise for His unfailing love. I give praise that His arms are never crossed but always open. He's there when all else fails. His love is all I need!
Remember, You can't have a rainbow without the storm!
God is Good!
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Monday, February 15, 2010
Last Night Was ROUGH...
Last night was a rough night. I slept 4 hours...
That's all I have to say for today..............................................
That's all I have to say for today..............................................
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Today has been a good day....
Yesterday I had my second round of light therapy and I'm seeing results... good results. The therapy seems to be working and I'm thankful that it is working. I'm also thankful to God for sending the right people to comfort me, make me laugh, and for those that simply come by and help me take my mind off of things.
People have asked me what seems to be the worst part of this disorder. So, here is my list...
The worst part of the disorder: No warm/hot baths or showers, itch 24/7, can't sleep, exhausted, parts of your body look like a scene/creature from an alien movie, no cure, and some days you feel like you are on fire.
I think through it all I realized I took a lot of things for granted. Simple things, like taking a nice warm bath and a good night's rest. I'm looking at things a little differently. The disorder is a sweet reminder of how blessed I am. It's a reminder of how GOOD GOD IS!
Never take the small things for granted...
People have asked me what seems to be the worst part of this disorder. So, here is my list...
The worst part of the disorder: No warm/hot baths or showers, itch 24/7, can't sleep, exhausted, parts of your body look like a scene/creature from an alien movie, no cure, and some days you feel like you are on fire.
I think through it all I realized I took a lot of things for granted. Simple things, like taking a nice warm bath and a good night's rest. I'm looking at things a little differently. The disorder is a sweet reminder of how blessed I am. It's a reminder of how GOOD GOD IS!
Never take the small things for granted...
Saturday, February 13, 2010
I had a decent night...
Ever since I was diagnosed with a skin disorder/disease I have not had a good night's sleep in forever. I'm constantly up and down placing cold compresses on my entire body and taking medicine and making sure my body is coated in some form of "itch relief" lotion. Yesterday I even tried light therapy which seemed to help. At this moment I'm willing to try anything.
Last night was the first night of rest (decent) in a long time. It was very nice...very, very nice! People asked what I did differently but the truth is... nothing. I did everything I've been doing but for some reason I slept really well.
In my heart I think it's been the prayers of family and friends. Philippians 4:6 says "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God." I truly believe it's been the prayers of faithful family members and friends. God hears the cries of His children. What ever you are facing or dealing with give it all to God.
Today I will rejoice in finding five hours of sleep and not itching. Might sound funny to most, but for me it was sweet relief.
Many thanks to God and my family, friends, and church family! May God Bless YOU ALL!
Last night was the first night of rest (decent) in a long time. It was very nice...very, very nice! People asked what I did differently but the truth is... nothing. I did everything I've been doing but for some reason I slept really well.
In my heart I think it's been the prayers of family and friends. Philippians 4:6 says "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God." I truly believe it's been the prayers of faithful family members and friends. God hears the cries of His children. What ever you are facing or dealing with give it all to God.
Today I will rejoice in finding five hours of sleep and not itching. Might sound funny to most, but for me it was sweet relief.
Many thanks to God and my family, friends, and church family! May God Bless YOU ALL!
Friday, February 5, 2010
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
a lesson from 7th grade girls....
I help lead the 7th grade girls FUSION group(bible study) on Tuesday nights. They often sit and listen to what i have to say but recently they began to speak up and share their thoughts and opinions... one such night I learned a Lesson from the 7th grade girls.
During one of the lessons we were talking about communication. We were discussing the way we speak to our family, friends and what our approach would be to handle arguements or disagreements. What did they teach me? Good question... ALOT!
First, If Jesus says "Speak the TRUTH", then we should. If he says "FORGIVE", then we should. What if in the middle of an arguement or a disagreement we thought "Try HIS way"? What if we were honest and sincere?
Will you let the Spirit search the ways you communicate?
God Loves REAL relationships!
During one of the lessons we were talking about communication. We were discussing the way we speak to our family, friends and what our approach would be to handle arguements or disagreements. What did they teach me? Good question... ALOT!
First, If Jesus says "Speak the TRUTH", then we should. If he says "FORGIVE", then we should. What if in the middle of an arguement or a disagreement we thought "Try HIS way"? What if we were honest and sincere?
Will you let the Spirit search the ways you communicate?
God Loves REAL relationships!
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Favorite Quotes.... Again!!!!!!!!!!!!
I was always looking outside myself for strength and confidence, but it comes from within. It is there all the time. -Anna Freud
“Friendship is like a expensive china. It can be fixed when it is broken, but the crack will remain.”
“There comes a time when you have to stand up and shout:This is me damn it! I look the way I look, think the way I think, feel the way I feel, love the way I love! I am a whole complex package. Take me... or leave me. Accept me - or walk away! Do not try to make me feel like less of a person, just because I don't fit your idea of who I should be and don't try to change me to fit your mold. If I need to change, I alone will make that decision.When you are strong enough to love yourself 100%, good and bad - you will be amazed at the opportunities that life presents you.”
Copyright © 2000
Our own heart, and not others'opinions of us, forms our true honor. -Friedrich von Schiller
There is nothing permanent except change. -Heraclitus
Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.
-Ralph Waldo Emerson
If God sends us on strong paths, we are provided strong shoes.”
“Friendship is like a expensive china. It can be fixed when it is broken, but the crack will remain.”
“There comes a time when you have to stand up and shout:This is me damn it! I look the way I look, think the way I think, feel the way I feel, love the way I love! I am a whole complex package. Take me... or leave me. Accept me - or walk away! Do not try to make me feel like less of a person, just because I don't fit your idea of who I should be and don't try to change me to fit your mold. If I need to change, I alone will make that decision.When you are strong enough to love yourself 100%, good and bad - you will be amazed at the opportunities that life presents you.”
Copyright © 2000
Our own heart, and not others'opinions of us, forms our true honor. -Friedrich von Schiller
There is nothing permanent except change. -Heraclitus
Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.
-Ralph Waldo Emerson
If God sends us on strong paths, we are provided strong shoes.”
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