So we said 'Goodbye' to 2010 and Hello to 2011...joyfully, we watched for the calendar date to roll over. It was to be a better year. It was going to be different. We were not going back. I'm trying to hang on...
2011 has started off with a bang for me. My internet was down for two days, and then I got Shingles. The dreaded disease...painful disease. I developed a lump. I thought, hmmmm, a boil. I watched and waited. Disinfected, sanitized and washed again and then again, one more time, for good measure. It progressed. Another bump, then another...other symptoms - dizzy, nauseated, very sore and stiff in the joints upon waking, all over aches and pains like the worst case of the flu you have ever had in your life. AAAGGGHHHHHH!!!!
I went to the doc. She helped, gave antibiotics, prescribed a different means of handling the issue as she is a naturopath. And the family, 'Why don't you go to a real doctor?' Did I mention I really dislike conflict? But I know they love me and are concerned. It didn't help that this condition came up in an unusual spot that just sometimes happens that way. Hoo Boy...So, I am finally starting to feel like - "Okay Honey, you don't have to call the undertaker yet..." I can't say I'm back to 100%, but I can tell I am feeling better. Well actually, I wake up not feeling like an elephant slept on top of me all night. We're making progress.
So back to looking at 2011, looking for a promise of restoration. God is so good. We (I) are/am so grateful. He has been so good to us. He has answered and given sources to us that are encouraging and have given us hope. He has given us friends who are truly friends. No contingencies, no strings attached. You know what I mean.... As a parent, I feel I have a grip now on what is happening with our children and life is going to get better without it having to be WWIII. God is still providing. The bullies are not defeating us. In fact, the intimidation tactics tend to bring a different response out in us today. God continues to teach us.
I am really, really trying to learn not to let stress and people intimidate me. I can't change how they behave. I can only work on myself. I am still hoping for a better year.
2011 has started off with a bang for me. My internet was down for two days, and then I got Shingles. The dreaded disease...painful disease. I developed a lump. I thought, hmmmm, a boil. I watched and waited. Disinfected, sanitized and washed again and then again, one more time, for good measure. It progressed. Another bump, then another...other symptoms - dizzy, nauseated, very sore and stiff in the joints upon waking, all over aches and pains like the worst case of the flu you have ever had in your life. AAAGGGHHHHHH!!!!
I went to the doc. She helped, gave antibiotics, prescribed a different means of handling the issue as she is a naturopath. And the family, 'Why don't you go to a real doctor?' Did I mention I really dislike conflict? But I know they love me and are concerned. It didn't help that this condition came up in an unusual spot that just sometimes happens that way. Hoo Boy...So, I am finally starting to feel like - "Okay Honey, you don't have to call the undertaker yet..." I can't say I'm back to 100%, but I can tell I am feeling better. Well actually, I wake up not feeling like an elephant slept on top of me all night. We're making progress.
So back to looking at 2011, looking for a promise of restoration. God is so good. We (I) are/am so grateful. He has been so good to us. He has answered and given sources to us that are encouraging and have given us hope. He has given us friends who are truly friends. No contingencies, no strings attached. You know what I mean.... As a parent, I feel I have a grip now on what is happening with our children and life is going to get better without it having to be WWIII. God is still providing. The bullies are not defeating us. In fact, the intimidation tactics tend to bring a different response out in us today. God continues to teach us.
I am really, really trying to learn not to let stress and people intimidate me. I can't change how they behave. I can only work on myself. I am still hoping for a better year.
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