GETTING OLD IS TOUGH!!!

I went to one of my doctors today. Not much to report yet - did some blood work to check the anemia, which is still ongoing, and to see if I am going through "the change"! I just don't see how that is possible - I couldn't possible be old enough for that!!!! These hot flashes MUST be due to something else!! Whatever they are due to, I hope it goes away soon. I am not sleeping at all at night, which is making recovery from my illness a little tough since I need a lot of rest! Hopefully this will all go away soon! My daughter and I had lunch today after my appointment and I enjoyed that.

I made a new friend today. I was reading my Quest magazine - a magazine for people with MD, which my disease is classified as. They have a section for penpals and there was a lady named Brenda, who is my age and has MG! Not that I am excited for her that she has the disease but it is nice to find someone my age who has the disease and understands what it is like. Even though this disease is different for everyone, it is nice to have someone who is going through some of the same things. We have corresponded by email and I feel like we will keep that up. It was a nice surprise in my day!

I start a new group tomorrow called HopeKeepers. It is a group I found for people with chronic illnesses. I think it is a national group but they have meetings here in Morgantown. I have spoken to one of the members and she is very nice - even offered to pick me up if I couldn't drive. They meet at a church right down the street from my house so it is really convenient. It is also a bible study, and I have been looking for one to join. This could be an answer to prayers. I am looking forward to meeting some new friends and growing in the Word!

All in all, it was a pretty good day! Really wiped out tonight so hope I sleep well but looking forward to another beautiful day tomorrow!!

GOD IS ALWAYS WITH US!!

The snow is starting to melt and it is getting a little warmer outside. This Georgia girl isn't used to sub-zero temps! But things are getting better!

God is so good! Even when times are bad! I was on my way to a Newcomer's Club luncheon on Tuesday - I am trying to meet some new friends! - and my car would not start! Dead as a doornail! My precious daughter came to take me so I wouldn't miss my luncheon! I have AAA (thank goodness!) They came to tow my car because it just wouldn't stay started even after jumping it off. So off my car went to Superior Ford!

Then yesterday morning, my daughter calls me and tells me her car had been towed - not an unusual occurrence here in Morgantown where parking is always at a premium - but just a little frustrating because her house has its own parking and someone was in her place so she had to park on the street and got towed. Granted, she parked in a yellow zone but as she says everyone does, but she got caught. Well, of course, my car was still in the shop and I had no way to get her. I called my mechanic (and now dear friend!) Frank and he offered to loan me his personal car, even had someone come pick me up to come get his car. So I spent the morning going to the bank (it isn't cheap to get your car towed!), going to the Morgantown Police Department to get a release for her car, picking her up from class, then going to pick up her car and take Frank back his car. All this was done in 2 hours and she was back for her classes!

My car is still in the shop but it is not going to cost nearly as much as I thought - some of what is wrong is under warranty! Thank goodness for good and honest mechanics!

God is so good! It wasn't too long ago that all of this would have stressed me out completely and while yesterday morning wasn't fun, I handled it and just dealt with it (much better than my daughter did - she still has a ways to go in learning to deal with stresses!) But together she and I managed to get through it - all with God's help!



Footprints in the Sand

One night I dreamed I was walking along the beach with the Lord. Many scenes from my life flashed across the sky. In each scene I noticed footprints in the sand. Sometimes there were two sets of footprints, other times there were one set of footprints.

This bothered me because I noticed that during the low periods of my life, when I was suffering from anguish, sorrow or defeat, I could see only one set of footprints.

So I said to the Lord, “You promised me Lord, that if I followed you, you would walk with me always. But I have noticed that during the most trying periods of my life there have only been one set of footprints in the sand. Why, when I needed you most, you have not been there for me?”

The Lord replied, “The times when you have seen only one set of footprints in the sand, is when I carried you.”

Mary Stevenson

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!!

I hope you all have a very Happy Valentine's Day!! Celebrate with someone you love, whether it be your spouse, your significant other, your child, your friends. Remember, Valentine's Day doesn't have to be just for lovers - it is just for LOVE!!

"Love doesn't make the world go round. Love is what makes the ride worthwhile."

~~Franklin P. Jones~~

REMEMBER THE BLESSINGS IN YOUR LIFE!!

No matter what happens in my life, I am trying to be grateful for all my many blessings, of which there are many!!

"Reflect upon your present blessings, of which every man has many--not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some."

Charles Dickens, Novelist

GREAT WEEKEND WITH MY DAUGHTER!!

I am getting a little stronger every day. It has been a good weekend. My daughter and I ran a few errands Friday and then went out to dinner. We had a great time. She spent the night with me and we just had a lot of fun together. She had to work Saturday but then she spent the night with me again. I love having her here with me! She does so much for me but the most important thing is she just spends time with me -and I don't even ask her! That makes it so special!! It is so cold today that I don't think I will do much but stay in and stay warm!! Good day to watch the Super Bowl! But at least I am feeling a little better - hope it keeps up! God is so good!!

MAY NOT HAVE GOOD HEALTH BUT HAVE WONDERFUL FAMILY AND FRIENDS!!

I am still trying to recover from my latest hospital stay. I am doing a little better but still not able to do much. Get really tired and short of breath. My daughter is still helping a lot - going to the store for me, cleaning for me, etc. I am trying to do more on my own, though. But even though this has been a rough time, some good has come out of it. I have gotten back in touch with friends and family that for whatever reason, I had not been in contact with very much. It is a good feeling and I don't plan to ever loose contact again. When it comes down to it, it doesn't matter how much money or possessions you have, having people you love and who love you is what matters and God has blessed me with wonderful friends and family!