Lightning Strikes Journal Entries 26-27 June 2019

June 26

5:00a- scared awake. Joe needed the car keys (I forgot to hang them up). Muscles began to spasm. I hurt everywhere.

8:00a-Took over an hour of deep breathing and listening to music to fall asleep for one hour.

8:45a- called DMV to schedule apt for Jordon to get his permit. Lady told me it’s all done online.  I excused myself and had to explain that a had a TBI and tried yday but couldn’t figure out how to do it. Lady asked me to hold a minute. When she came back, she was kind enough to do it for me while I gave her the info. I hated having to admit that new things are difficult to comprehend, but at least I was able to make him an apt. It’s a surprise. 

11:49a- Not a happy camper. At eye  Dr’s office for Dezirae, been sitting in waiting room 1 1/2 hours. The longer I sit the tighter my muscles get and more pain it causes and more agitated I get. Turned on music on phone. Applied pain roller blend to my neck.

Ended up being at Dr’s office for almost 3 hours. I’m hurting horribly.

4:00p- had to meet missionaries at church. Jordon mowed yard for littlle bit until Joe needed to get inside house. Really need to find his keys. 

9:49p- so worn out that I crashed out on chair in livingroom around 7:30ish. Joe woke me at 9 to go to bed. Every fiber of my being is screaming pain! Tears leaking from eyes. I’ve over done myself the laat few days. Completely exhausted. Managed to invite few friends over for Jordon’s 16th bday on Monday. Don’t want him to miss out bc I’m not feeling up to it. Gotta figure out what to get him.

June 27

7:50a- woke to intense pain in entire back. Muscles randomly spazzing thru body. Neck throbbing. Headache. Tears leaking from my eyes. Overdoing it is not worth the pain. Take me a bit but need to get moving to see if it’ll ease. Need some herbal tea.

1:50p- burning papers put me out of breath. Need to rest a moment to catch breath then get ready for church. Have to make list of things to bring or otherwise I indubitably will forget. Dizzy. Hands sharp pains. Bent over too far now low back & shoulders painfully throbbing.

Doc has me switching pain med and it seems my pain is more intense now. Hopefully, it’ll kick in and ease pain. If only I could find there were an herb that reduces pain without long term side effects. Still looking.

5:30p- attempted to lay down and rest a bit. I’m still hurting muchly (I know that’s not right verbage but can’t think of word at moment). Friend called to talk and asked prayer. 

7:30- neck pain, rt hip throbbing, back hurts, brain feels like its floating hard to focus. Asked God to help me play piano – can’t focus on notes and keys  

11:17p- I’m hurting and exhausted.  

What the Future Holds

by Dr. Paul Chappell

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever. Psalm 23:4-6

I’m sure you’ve seen the photo sections in newspapers where they ask various people to respond to a question. I recently came across one where they were asking people how they viewed what lies ahead. A thirteen year old girl said, “My computer screen is brighter than my future.” There is no question that we live in a time of great uncertainty and confusion regarding what will happen next. Things that people counted on as stable and long-lasting proved to be anything but reliable. People we expected to remain steadfast faded away. It is no wonder that many people are unsettled and fearful concerning the future.

As believers, our trust is not to be in men, institutions, or our resources, but in God. When we recognize that He is in control and provides His mercy to accompany us every day, we realize there is no need to be fearful regarding the future. Our lives may be filled with hardship and difficulty, but we will never be forsaken by the Good Shepherd. We can always rely on Him to both know what is best for us and provide for all our needs. Corrie ten Boom said, “Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God.”

When we allow worry and fear to control our thinking and our actions, we are demonstrating a lack of faith. The promises of God are certain and sure, and our future is settled. We do not see what lies ahead, but God already knows. We simply need to trust in His love and care for us every day.

Today’s Growth Principle: 

The faithfulness of God is the foundation of our hope for the future.

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