Sunday, July 18, 2010

Church was great and I was thinking that I have so much to be thankful for - every day, but certainly in this situation.  I have created this little pep talk for myself, ‘cause I can get pretty dumpy sometimes!  I have shed a lot of tears, not so much in feeling sorry for myself, but because I’m hyper sensitive {I cried in Toy Story 3!}, I get fearful, I’m not talking enough, or I just get overwhelmed by what’s happening and have to just fall apart!  Anyway, some things I’m really thankful for:

• I am a believer in Jesus Christ; I’m a child of God and He is with me all the time - to talk to, to comfort me - He’s there for me.  I can’t even comprehend how much He loves me, but I am assured that He does.  He has time for me whenever I ask - I don’t just get a few seconds a week, so He can move onto someone else; He knows me better than I know myself - there’s no kidding there.  I do not understand how people can survive a major crisis without Him; I don’t want to!

• I have a very supportive family and some great friends who have offered to help do almost anything if we need the help  My husband is a wonderful caretaker, tireless breakfast maker and spoiler in many ways!  Our daughter, Blair, is my main cheerleader, great shopping buddy, and loves doing lunch or dinner; we have a great relationship.  Our sons, Chris and Britt, live at a distance with their families, and I feel very secure that they are supporting and praying for me in this new “venture”.

• My name is on many prayer lists - even as far away as Belgium!  Thank you!

• We don’t have children at home any longer, therefore, we don’t have to work around their needs or schedules.

• I have great Medical Insurance.

• I have a great doctor who came highly recommended {by God}

• I work at a school with a very compassionate principal and great staff that will fill in for me when I’m out for treatment.

• I have a cyber friend, Denise, the lady who told me about Dr. Vandermolen, and she's available for any questions I have and she speaks from experience.