Colossians 2:6-7
“So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.”
I know we’re trying to keep this blog light-hearted, but I also want to be serious for a moment and write about a few of the things I’m grateful for since being here. We’ve probably all heard how it helps you to find little things to be grateful for even in the midst of hardship, but I can’t emphasize enough how much that is true.
This morning I was out praying while walking the hallway (my power-walks have been rescheduled to evening since I’m now hooked up every morning at 3 am for extra hydration) and I was thinking about all these “little” things that I’m grateful for. First of all, I am so thankful that I’m being treated in the LPCH stem cell unit. The nurses, doctors, and staff are amazing, both as medical experts and human beings. Yesterday, my doctor told me that my liver function numbers are almost normal, which hasn’t happened in over a year. I’ve been able to feel fairly strong and eat well since being here, and though it won’t last forever, it’s a huge and unexpected blessing! Despite waking up multiple times a night, I’m getting 6-7 hours of sleep, which is unheard of for me during all of my last hospital stays. I got cute new covers for my Vader mask (I’m open to new name suggestions BTW), one with butterflies and one with stars, which of course I have to switch out to match my outfit :). One of the psychiatrists did a progressive muscle relaxation session with me and my friend yesterday, which was very helpful and a great resource to use down the road for anxiety and nausea. The list goes on and on...
More than any of these things, I’m grateful for your prayers, love, and support. Zack and I are overwhelmed by the offers to help, emails, cards, prayers, meals, etc. we’ve received not only from close friends and family but from people we don’t even know well, and you provide us with so much strength and encouragement.
Okay, okay, now that I’ve sufficiently cheese-balled this post, back to the funny stuff :).
“So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.”
I know we’re trying to keep this blog light-hearted, but I also want to be serious for a moment and write about a few of the things I’m grateful for since being here. We’ve probably all heard how it helps you to find little things to be grateful for even in the midst of hardship, but I can’t emphasize enough how much that is true.
This morning I was out praying while walking the hallway (my power-walks have been rescheduled to evening since I’m now hooked up every morning at 3 am for extra hydration) and I was thinking about all these “little” things that I’m grateful for. First of all, I am so thankful that I’m being treated in the LPCH stem cell unit. The nurses, doctors, and staff are amazing, both as medical experts and human beings. Yesterday, my doctor told me that my liver function numbers are almost normal, which hasn’t happened in over a year. I’ve been able to feel fairly strong and eat well since being here, and though it won’t last forever, it’s a huge and unexpected blessing! Despite waking up multiple times a night, I’m getting 6-7 hours of sleep, which is unheard of for me during all of my last hospital stays. I got cute new covers for my Vader mask (I’m open to new name suggestions BTW), one with butterflies and one with stars, which of course I have to switch out to match my outfit :). One of the psychiatrists did a progressive muscle relaxation session with me and my friend yesterday, which was very helpful and a great resource to use down the road for anxiety and nausea. The list goes on and on...
More than any of these things, I’m grateful for your prayers, love, and support. Zack and I are overwhelmed by the offers to help, emails, cards, prayers, meals, etc. we’ve received not only from close friends and family but from people we don’t even know well, and you provide us with so much strength and encouragement.
Okay, okay, now that I’ve sufficiently cheese-balled this post, back to the funny stuff :).
Wanna see the Vader mask!! Somehow, I never imagined butterflies as completing the ensemble!
ReplyDeleteI'm encouraged by your ability to rejoice in the little things. It's a great habit to get into. Taking joy in the journey, rather than the end result makes for a much happier existence!
Keep it up! Love hearing about what's going on with you guys!
I am so glad to hear you are getting some good rest! and thanks for the reminder to be grateful for the little things, very inspiring! On another note, I'd like to know more about the progressive muscle relaxation (I may need one of those). We'll keep praying for you!
ReplyDeleteThere are some free progressive muscle relaxation podcasts on iTunes that you should check out!
ReplyDeleteI'm grateful God put you in my life Becky!!! You are an awesomely powerful woman of God and I adore your strength courage and amazing faith!
ReplyDeleteglad to hear about the sleep!!! and the PMR. that's so encouraging Becky.
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