Lamentations 3:22–24 (NIV) Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. I say to myself, “The Lord is my portion; therefore I will wait for him.”
Waiting seems to be the theme for the weeks before and the weeks ahead, and I've had to ask for Godly patience to endure this process, especially when the outcome is unknown. "Be anxious for nothing..." I've repeated, and the peace that follows a continual relinquishment to His timing can bring a sweetness to the waiting.
This weekend followed weeks of knowing the promise of a happy milestone to come, the engagement of Jenny and Nathan. Tears overwhelmed Jenny at the sight of the surprising dinner guests who were there to celebrate the momentous occasion together. Kudos to Nathan on his planning, execution, and generosity in making this event memorable for Jenny and both sets of parents, and to the genuine hospitality of his parents who welcomed us into their family.
Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) pain has become a regular occurrence in my daily life, with the electrical shock searing my right jaw without warning. These bouts last for only a few minutes. If I am by myself, I sometimes allow the tears to come to acknowledge the pain; but I think, and not nobly, that this tearfulness is an act of self-pity. The doctor has asked me to increase my Lyrica intake to twice a day to contend with their frequency; but they continue. Nevertheless, TN is the portion that has been permitted for me. And this suffering is a mite, not a mountain.
This week we remember the blood of Jesus' crucifixion and the resurrection to follow that enabled us to become heirs of God's future for us.
Claiming your lives with Godly care,
Mom
Waiting seems to be the theme for the weeks before and the weeks ahead, and I've had to ask for Godly patience to endure this process, especially when the outcome is unknown. "Be anxious for nothing..." I've repeated, and the peace that follows a continual relinquishment to His timing can bring a sweetness to the waiting.
This weekend followed weeks of knowing the promise of a happy milestone to come, the engagement of Jenny and Nathan. Tears overwhelmed Jenny at the sight of the surprising dinner guests who were there to celebrate the momentous occasion together. Kudos to Nathan on his planning, execution, and generosity in making this event memorable for Jenny and both sets of parents, and to the genuine hospitality of his parents who welcomed us into their family.
Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) pain has become a regular occurrence in my daily life, with the electrical shock searing my right jaw without warning. These bouts last for only a few minutes. If I am by myself, I sometimes allow the tears to come to acknowledge the pain; but I think, and not nobly, that this tearfulness is an act of self-pity. The doctor has asked me to increase my Lyrica intake to twice a day to contend with their frequency; but they continue. Nevertheless, TN is the portion that has been permitted for me. And this suffering is a mite, not a mountain.
This week we remember the blood of Jesus' crucifixion and the resurrection to follow that enabled us to become heirs of God's future for us.
Claiming your lives with Godly care,
Mom