Health Update

I have been asked a lot lately about my health. While I am currently in REMISSION, I continue to have several health issue that will likely linger for years. This is very frustrating for me. I haven't felt "great" for a long time. I am frustrated because I honestly don't remember what it feels like to feel "normal". I have good days and bad days still. There are more good than bad for now but yet I still struggle. My immune system is still very susceptible to illness and therefore have to be careful around sick friends and co-workers. But alas, I am alive and breathing!!! How amazing is that? Pretty amazing if I do say so myself.

I think we all take many things for granted, especially me. It is days like today when I am home from work cause my bones and joints are so painful that I struggle the most with this. I am blessed with a great husband. He takes amazing care of me and never utters even a muffled complaint. He has seen me at my very worst both physically and mentally. I have THE.BEST.FRIENDS.EVER!!! They truly are amazing. They bless me everyday. They share their children with me and let me tell you..... Nothing soothes my soul life snuggles and hugs and smiles from all their sweet miracles.

I am not one to make "resolutions" but I DO love to make goals alone as well as with Phil. I am surprised with what I came up with this year. I will try and remember to post some soon. For now I will continue to count my blessings daily and I encourage you all to do the same.

What is the moral of this post??? Yes we have trials, struggles, health issues, and general CRAP that we get dealt in this life but if we try harder, look deeper, and think longer, we are all truly blessed.

Here are the lyrics to one of my favorite hymns:

When upon life’s billows you are tempest-tossed,
When you are discouraged, thinking all is lost,
Count your many blessings, name them one by one,
And it will surprise you what the Lord hath done.
Refrain:
Count your blessings, name them one by one,
Count your blessings, see what God hath done!
Count your blessings, name them one by one,
*Count your many blessings, see what God hath done.
[*And it will surprise you what the Lord hath done.]
Are you ever burdened with a load of care?
Does the cross seem heavy you are called to bear?
Count your many blessings, every doubt will fly,
And you will keep singing as the days go by.
When you look at others with their lands and gold,
Think that Christ has promised you His wealth untold;
Count your many blessings—wealth can never buy
Your reward in heaven, nor your home on high.
So, amid the conflict whether great or small,
Do not be discouraged, God is over all;
Count your many blessings, angels will attend,
Help and comfort give you to your journey’s end.