Life is amazingly crazy at times. Yesterday was one of those crazy days. Yesterday morning as I sat doing my devotions, Mike calls me into the downstairs bathroom and I was met by the lovely scene of sewage backing up all over the floor. Thankfully we were able to contain it to the bathroom until the plumber came (ejector pump was clogged by part of the float). A short while later I was across the street talking to my neighbor... we noticed a huge snake under my car... that proceeded to climb up into the engine of the car. I was telling people it was 3 foot long, Mike corrected me later it was actually 4 foot long...ugh!
I have been struggling with all the craziness in my life at late. Yesterday was a big struggle to not descend into the trap of discouragement. I am fighting discouragement because life doesn't seem to have any down times lately. Life has been stressful constantly since well I can't remember when. And the financial stress is a bit overwhelming at times. The last thing we need financially at this point is big plumbing bill. Trusting God to provide financially is difficult.
Today Mike goes for his first PSA test post surgery and I would be lying if I didn't admit I am on pins and needles. He has two weeks back to work under his belt and is doing well. He is tired at the end of the day... getting use to being on his feet for 8 hours again. Overall though I have been pleasantly surprised at how well he is handling things, even sharing things with others that I would have never thought he'd share.
Thankfully we have hit a more consistent weather temperature of late. So episode of joint pain have been fewer. Unfortunately Hannah's disease process is worsening and we had to make the decision to add sub- q injections of methotrexate to her therapy. Also her TMJ issues are worsening so she is scheduled to have more steroid injections in her jaw on July 5th.
Many have asked how you can pray... just knowing your praying is a huge encouragement. If you could pray against discouragement & fear would be fantastic and that God would show His provision we would greatly appreciate it.
Praying for you. Yes, it can overwhelm so I am glad you have the Lod on your side. I will pray the Lord send you some down time. Your body, soul and spirit do need refreshing. Will pray for your children. I know it is so hard to see them suffer. I do wish we could learn without pain but God does care.
ReplyDeleteGotta tell ya Peyton...I was impressed with Mike's initial 'reaction' or lack thereof to the snack as he came hauling ___ up the hill with the hoe. :) And yeah.. you know Who is sooo much bigger than all of this.
ReplyDeletehmmm I could have sworn that I wrote snake up there! oh well!
ReplyDeleteOh Reggie you made me really laugh out loud!... at first I'm like what does she mean hauling ____? then I'm like oh...and I was rolling!
ReplyDeleteThanks Bobbie! We so appreciate your prayers!