A New Day, A New Perspective

Let me begin by apologizing for my rant yesterday. It was so horribly disappointing to going from the release of all the tensions and worry, to being back at square one. All I want is for him to be well, for his lungs to be clear of infection or "gook" or whatever it is. I reacted out of fear and for awhile I felt helpless and hopeless. I appreciate all of your wise and thoughtful comments. They helped me to calm down and gain some perspective. I am grateful for each of you who are praying for him...for us. I know that even though the doctors can not yet provide the answers we seek, God knows and he is holding my dear son in the palm of his hand.

I never react well to being out of control of situations. The Lord instructs us to lay our burdens at his feet. My weakness is that I always want to go back and pick them up again. I have faith that God will heal my son.

My prayers will focus on guidance and wisdom for the doctors who are caring for my son, as I have been so wisely advised to do. I will pray that God forgives my weakness, when I fail to recognize that he is in control. When I hold my worry and fear deep inside and refuse to yield it to him. I will follow the doctor's instructions, and I will pray without ceasing. I will not cave into the woe-is-me syndrome that so overtook me yesterday, and I will not lash out at those who are trying their best to help. Thank you for listening to me and for being there.

I will end on a very positive note. Today I was treated with the arrival of not one but two packages from recent give-aways I had entered:) What a perfect time for them to come. My beautiful Yellow Rose umbrella from Polly at Counting Your Blessings came in a big long box. I knew right away what it was and it gave me such a lift.

The postman also delivered a package from Ms. Peggy at Hidden Haven Homestead, inside was a tote filled to the brim with soaps, lotion, bath salts, and a lavender scented candle. She makes the most divine handmade Goat's Milk products from her own goats. I promptly rubbed on some lotion; it went on as smooth as silk and has a lovely fresh, clean smell. I can tell I will be visiting Ms. Peggy's shop on a regular basis!

Thank you ladies for your generosity! You just don't know how you have brightened my day:)