At least it's been a number of years. Not that I'm a picture of perfect health. But the flu? A cold? Not in a long time.
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During broad daylight with the shades drawn, I shiver under multiple blankets, trying not to move even one achy muscle--and take time to reflect. I think about the past six months . . . our youngest daughter's missions trip to South Africa, the end of my mom's prolonged illness and her death, my dad's open-heart surgery and successful recovery, the recent stay of our oldest daughter and cute little grandson . . . all laced with God's grace and goodness. Perhaps the let-down of it all has something to do with this illness of mine!
I feel vulnerable--a feeling I don't like. It reminds me that I'm not as in control as I sometimes think I am. In reality, my days are in God's hands. Perhaps He allows times like this for reflection, to slow me down, to help me perceive the truly important. To re-evaluate my goals--and list. Once again, I see the importance of a softer approach to my work, my relationships, my experiences . . . one that leans a little more toward grace, kindness, and understanding. One that trusts God a little more with the details.
I hope I'm through with the flu. And even though my mom's not here to tell me, "Don't do too much too soon," I'll try to follow her advice.
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Nothing shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. (Romans 8:39)
"The importance of a softer approach." Oh, yes!
ReplyDeleteThis time last year, I had the flu and wrote a post about it. Not fun! But we can always find God's light in a dark corner!
ReplyDelete"God's light in a dark corner . . ." I've been reading Psalm 27 this past week: "The Lord is my light and my salvation . . ." Thanks, Cindy, for a great phrase to take with us, no matter where we find ourselves.
DeleteSometimes that out of control feeling hits even before the illness does--like when I just KNOW I'm about to get whatever everyone around me has just had.
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