Sabbath

Today has been a little bit better again.  It seems that very slowly I am making movement in the right direction.  The nausea seems to have improved quite a bit.  I have continued with the prescription pain meds much of the time, but rotate them with ibuprophen.  I can tell that the pain is better today. 

Today we also celebrated the long delayed graduation of Kylie from 8th grade and the best part is that we were able to also celebrate Heather's 8th graduation, my niece on Kyle's side, as well.  The irony is that when we cancelled it last spring I thought I would be doing so much better and it would be easier.  Well, obviously my head may be better but my body sure isn't.  Both sides of the family were wonderful, though, and got everything together.  We had noon meal in the park and although I didn't do anything or participate very much, it was a blessing to be there. 

Another milestone today is that I ate a bit more!  I had some fruit at the graduation meal.  Tonight a dear lady brought our family a meal of chicken spaghetti and I was able to eat a little bit of it.  It is exciting to be able to eat some "regular" food, so I know I am on the right track there.

I am going to end with portions of Psalm 61.  This setback has been a challenge to me.  It is hard to understand the way the Lord has answered so many prayers in this again.  I trust that the Lord has a plan for me and my family but, as with so many others, the way is not easy.

Psalm 61
Hear my cry, O God, listen to my prayer;
from the end of the earth I call to you when my heart is faint.
Lead me to the rock that is higher than I, for you have been my refuge,
a strong tower against the enemy.
Let me dwell in your tent forever!
Let me take refuge under the shelter of your wings!
For you, O God, have heard my vows;
You have given me the heritage of those who fear your name..
So I will ever sing praises to your name,
as I perform my vows day after day.