When will this pain go away? When will life as I know it return to normal? These are the questions that have been floating around in my mind on a daily basis for a while now. I’m not one to dwell on the negative. As a matter of fact, I’m typically the one to preach the greatness of positivity to those around me. But these past few months have really been pushing me to my limit both mentally and physically. My days have been filled with sharp, consistent pain in my back and upper abdomen, and my nights with nausea, and the inability to sleep, which in turn leaves me cranky and irritable. I was sent home with pain and nausea medication to deal with my symptoms, but, as many of you know, the unfortunate side effect of strong medications is that they completely knock you out. Pair that with the fact that much of the time these medications have to be taken during the day when the symptoms are at a fever pitch, and that leaves you with the inability to really do much of anything.
Being unable to do much for myself has led me to rely heavily on those around me, with the biggest help coming from my amazing husband, Dave. He has been by my side through many health issues, but especially so over the past few months. From sleeping in those ever so comfortable hospital recliners, to making me food and cleaning around the house when I was incapacitated, he’s done such a wonderful job taking over the responsibilities when I was unable to, and I can’t help but brag about him every chance I get.
I’ve also had so many others who have been there for me that I could not possibly name them all, but they know who they are. My continuing support system has gotten me through so much, and they continue to do so each and every day.
Having my friends and family by my side has been a wonderful experience, but the one I am the most thankful for His never-ending support and comfort is my Savior. He has brought me through so many incredible ups and downs in my life, and He’s been consistently by my side even more so lately. I can’t count how many times over the past month or so that I felt like I’d reached my wits end, when just then God stepped in with something, sometimes large, sometimes small, that reminded me of His presence and gave me the hope and strength to push forward.
I suppose the point of this post is to remind everyone out there who is struggling with something, whether it be relationship problems, health problems, financial problems, or anything you’re facing that’s troublesome, it will get better. It may not be today, and it may not be tomorrow, but God has not forgotten you. God’s timing doesn’t often match well with ours, but when you begin seeing the fruit of your patience, you’ll quickly realize that everything you’ve been through is worth it. Don’t give up- everything you go through in life, both good and bad, is being seen by others, and you have the opportunity to be a negative or positive example to those people.
Which will you choose to be?
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