"Lord, I will trust you through the storms; whether they are big or small."

Dear sweet friends.  I just wanted to share a little something that I've been dealing with lately (if you haven't already heard).

 

I've been feeling extremely tired lately.  I just thought it was the late nights of studying for school and I've had several big functions I've been helping out with lately, so I didn't think much of it and just tried to get more sleep at night. Well, I got a really bad sore throat about two weeks ago and it wouldn't go away, in fact, it just kept getting worse and worse... It got so bad that I ended up going to the doctor last Monday and they put me on an antibiotic.  Nothing helped with the pain.  I honestly felt worse than I did before I went to the doctor on Thursday morning, so we went back.  Also, at this point, I had hardly any voice and it hurt to talk. I was concerned and needed answers.

 

Long story short, they took some blood work last week and found out that I have mono.  Don't ask me how I got this because I have no clue whatsoever, but the doctor has told me to rest for the next two weeks (but it could be much longer before I'm actually over this and get all my strength back...), also no physical activities, and I'm not to have any contact with anyone...

 

Needless to say, I could really use some prayer.  I'll be honest, this is super frustrating and I can't understand WHY it's happened, but I'm trying my hardest to stay positive.  Please pray that I can find joy through this.  I know it's a blessing in disguise-- it doesn't mean it's easy, but I know God has a plan and He knows what I need.   Just be praying that I can use this extra time I have as I'm resting to grow and spend time with the LORD, since I can't do a lot of anything right now; basically sleep, watch movies, do homework, and read a little.  I just don't want to waste this time He's given me.  I have to keep telling myself that all of this is in His hands, everything happens for a reason, and that I WILL get through this.

 

I'm trying to press on and get through this storm, but I know it's a very slow process and it's going to take me a little while to get all my strength back and actually feel like a normal human being again.  I hope I can get back to posting several times a week again, but please continue to be patient with me as I deal with this.  Thank you all for being there for me.  It means a lot to have so many people behind me in this and so many prayers going up for little ol' me.  :)

{Pssst...look at the little snow storm that came through over the weekend!  It was kind of a big deal since we haven't seen any snow all winter.  Wasn't it so pretty??}

 

I miss you all and really do appreciate your patience while I deal with all of this.  Keep the encouraging emails, snail mail, "get better soon" cards, and sweet comments coming!  You all know how to make a girl feel loved.  I'll leave you with lyrics to one of my absolute favorite songs right now. I've seriously been playing this one over and over, and over again all week.  It's awesome.

Christ alone, Cornerstone

Weak made strong, in the Savior's love

Through the storm

He is Lord, Lord of All

{Cornerstone- Hillsong}

A perfect reminder that I will get through these next few weeks. and He isn't going to let me go through this alone.  "These things, just take time."

 

In Christ Alone,