As many of you know, I have had some health issues in the past few weeks. It has been hard as we still don't know what the underlying problem is. I have tested our German health care to its finest in the last two weeks. I have had blood work done, an ultrasound and most recently, a gastroscopy, among many other general doctors appointments.
It has been a trying time, not only because I haven't been feeling well, but because Christmastime is one of my favourite times of the year and there are so many exciting things going on.
In some of this down time I have had I have been thinking a lot about what God wants me to learn from this. Something that has been on my heart the last few days is that even though it hasn't been an easy few weeks, God is still good and there are still blessings in the midst of trials:
1. It's a huge blessing that after two weeks of being sick, and still not knowing what is wrong that I feel so encouraged. I know that so many people back home and here, have been lifting me up in prayer and continue to do so. While it's still frustrating not knowing what is wrong, I know that God is good and He has a plan and purpose for this. I appreciate and have definitely noticed a difference in people praying for and over me. I appreciate it so much. Thank you!
2. I am been so blessed to have a roommate who has stayed up late with me on painful nights, has made numerous phone calls, and has taken me to many appointments - among so many other things! I appreciate her encouragement and support during these hard days. I am so thankful for her!
3. Most of all - I know that satan is trying to overcome me and defeat me in this, he is trying to make living here difficult - but that is just another indication that this is EXACTLY where I am supposed to be and am so encouraged by that. It's still hard, but no one said it was going to be easy.
I hope that this Christmas Season you remember the reason we celebrate and are able to find blessings in the midst of trials.
"Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your fath develops persevance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything." James 1:2-4
I don't know how I missed this post over a week ago... maybe that was a busy time or something?! :) But I won't miss the opportunity to comment! I love you, too!!! Praying for continued healing and growth in the midst of trial. May the JOY of the Lord be your STRENGTH!
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