November felt like a sprinting marathon. The relief of a clear biopsy was quickly replaced with Aaron’s kidney stone surgeries & recoveries. Throw in a baptism, birthday, sicknesses, and Thanksgiving, and I felt like I’d survived a hurricane. There were plenty of days when I asked the Lord, “Can’t just one thing be easy?!” It honestly felt like every time I turned around, something was going wrong…someone was getting sick, recovery was much harder than expected, I was having reactions to mold, kids were fighting, Aaron was crazy busy at work. Life just felt hard everywhere I turned.
But then He would remind me, through a friend or family or His creation, that there were lots of good things going on. I just needed to look for them. The weather we had was absolutely gorgeous, making walks on the trails so enjoyable.
I was able to do my IVC treatments at home. Sometimes in unconventional ways, but at home nonetheless!! Such a blessing to not have to be gone from home for hours & hours every week.
Having Samaritan Ministries has been an incredible blessing!! Every time we receive a share to help pay for my mounting medical expenses, we also receive a note from a fellow member telling us we are being prayed for. Samaritans has covered all of my “alternative” treatments and even covered 90% of the cost of an infrared sauna because my doctor wants me using one daily. That was easy to do when we were still in Sterling because the wellness center has one. It’s not exactly feasible to drive to Sterling every day to use the sauna, so I’m very thankful they covered it and Dad let me put it in the weight room! Thankful for his and Jacob’s talent for putting things together, too!!
I also tackled painting the cabin! Thankful I felt good enough to do it…it has helped it feel a little more like home.
Eucalyptus Wreath for the win!! It makes the wood even more beautiful!!
It took too many tries but I finally found a good color for the girls’ room. And I did get it done in time for them to sleep in their room! 😂
So, the Lord continues to show me that there is good. HE is good. So thankful for the truth of these verses, that His love is steadfast and never ending, that He is faithful, that He is my hope and my portion! What a good, good gift!!!
