Wait...
When our boys were small, and we were caught in a long line at the grocery store, I would often say, "This is a good chance to practice your patience." Years later when the boys were in Junior High and we were fishing in Canada, I asked Jim to take me to the shore because the fish weren't biting. David reminded me, "Mom, this is a good chance to practice your patience." (Smile!)
That's how I feel now. Each time I ask God if I really do have ALS, or if it might be the thyroid, or something else, or nothing...all I hear is "WAIT"!
My voice varies between strong and froggy. My speech varies between slight and medium slurring. My swallowing varies between normal and almost normal, but I feel good! It's crazy to have such a daunting diagnosis when I feel SO good. But I know that my assignment is not to figure things out, but simply to WAIT.
I guess this is a good chance to practice my patience. :-)
Meanwhile, I now understand Philippians 4:7 because in this time of waiting I really do have a "peace that passes all understanding." Our God is an amazing God!
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P.S. According to your responses (some through e-mail and some through the comments on this blog) I can now add to my list four more countries from which people are praying: South Africa, Faroe Islands, Norway, and Netherlands. Wow!
posted by Maralyn @ 7:52 PM
3 Comments:
Dear Maralyn,
When I heared about your illness two weeks ago I felt it is a priviledge to know you and pray for you. When I started praying I felt very good - also even happy. I felt that our LORD has heared the prayers and is pleased that so many people love and care for you. What ever happens, He stands by you.
It is lovely to see your whole family in the photo. What a lucky woman you are :)
Hope to see you soon in Espoo, in good health! Kristiina Drotár
Dear Maralyn,
When I heared about your illness two weeks ago I felt it is a priviledge to know you and pray for you. When I started praying I felt very good - also even happy. I felt that our LORD has heared the prayers and is pleased that so many people love and care for you. What ever happens, He stands by you.
It is lovely to see your whole family in the photo. What a lucky woman you are :)
Hope to see you soon in Espoo, in good health! Kristiina Drotár
Although I can't add a new country....or even a new town or state...we want you to know there is another street in Naperville, IL where you are loved and prayed for...Fred and Bonnie
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