Testing. Testing! This is only a test!
Ξ August 19th, 2008 | → 0 Comments | ∇ Uncategorized |
Well folks, it’s been seven weeks since my beloved Cheryl had her total knee replacement. It’s been difficult to say the least. She has had difficulty with the pain medications either making her nauseated or very jittery. It has been even more difficult for her to obtain complete extention of the knee. She can bend the knee just fine but extending the knee is still very painful and, as yet, incomplete. Today the doctor prescribed a new brace that she has to be fitted for as well as some more pain medication. Needless to say, Cheryl is becoming frustrated and somewhat discouraged. It is tiring for both of us. However, we both know that in God’s time He will straighten that knee out. He has allowed Cheryl and I to have a season of suffering that we may become stronger in prayer, faith, and re-dedication. God is giving us time to meditate and reflect on His Word and it is in His Word that we grow stronger. I heard a song the other day by a Southern Gospel Group (yes, I listen to Southern Gospel as well as Contemporary Christian Music) called “The Great I AM!” Two lines of the song go something like this.
“He is not a God that once did, He’s still a God who does. That’s why He’s known as the Great I Am and not the great I was.”
So I know that no matter how painful this experience has been for Cheryl, no matter how tiring it may be to provide for her comfort and care, I know that by the love we have for each other and God’s good grace and mercy, we will go THROUGH this time of testing and come out stronger on the other side for God’s benefit and giving Him praise for bringing us through.
Just a little thought to let you all know how things were going here at the homestead.
God bless and peace to all.
Lonnie