I started out yesterday thinking I was doing okay. Later in the day I read the physician's summary following my morning appointment for a surgical consult. After reading that document I called my brother and we had a good laugh over it. He said, "Maybe you need to go lie down!" I told him I thought I should. I'm surprised, actually, that I'm not dead with all the diagnoses on my chart. Goodness!
Truth is those diagnoses on that summary -- all accurate. Ouch.
But why not have a good laugh? It's better than crying.
Dan then went on to ask me if I was OK with the news the surgeon gave me. I burst out laughing and told him I might as well be. We both agreed I just have to forge in to things full steam ahead, do what I have to do and keep working to a day of better health.
You know as I was letting the doctor's news sink in I kept hearing in my heart one of my favorite promises from Psalm 30. The Psalmist tells us that Weeping may linger for the night, but joy comes with the morning.
I love that text because -- here's that word I love again -- it points to HOPE.
Truth is those diagnoses on that summary -- all accurate. Ouch.
But why not have a good laugh? It's better than crying.
Dan then went on to ask me if I was OK with the news the surgeon gave me. I burst out laughing and told him I might as well be. We both agreed I just have to forge in to things full steam ahead, do what I have to do and keep working to a day of better health.
You know as I was letting the doctor's news sink in I kept hearing in my heart one of my favorite promises from Psalm 30. The Psalmist tells us that Weeping may linger for the night, but joy comes with the morning.
I love that text because -- here's that word I love again -- it points to HOPE.
No matter what is going on, no matter how tough things get -- there is a new day coming. A day is coming when the tears will be no more. A day is coming when the bad news will turn to good. A day is coming when laughter and joy will ring in your heart.
We can all relate to that and cling to that promise: Weeping may linger for the night, but joy comes with the morning.
We can all relate to that and cling to that promise: Weeping may linger for the night, but joy comes with the morning.
- Been fired? A far better career is around the corner.
- Hurting over a broken relationship? The time will come -- if you so choose -- for a day of forgiveness and reconciliation.
- Waiting on test results? No matter the news you receive if you attack it with sheer determination, you have already beat it. Attitude is half the battle.
Today I cling to HOPE
and choose JOY to rule.
I'll be the first to admit I've dealt with some depression the past few years. That long night of weeping has carried over for several consecutive nights. That's OK because I believe it's important to really deal with things. And sometimes that doesn't mean it's going to be all laughter and hugs and jelly beans and smiley faces. You have to go through the dark to enjoy the sunrise.
Even with a hard road ahead I feel nothing but HOPE and JOY -- it's time.
You will know when it is your time. And when it is, enjoy the warmth of the sun on your soul!
Enjoying the Journey,
Debra
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Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.
In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your path straight.
Proverbs 3:5-6
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