October 23, 2008
I'm terrible at being sick. I've thankfully been blessed with a healthy life so far, so illness has been an oddity for me. I hate to be sick, to talk about being sick, or to really even acknowledge that I'm sick. And once the illness has passed, I try to charge back into my normal life as though nothing ever interrupted it.
When this Nasty Virus attacked my body the beginning of this month, however, there was no denying that I was sick. They don't put well people into the hospital for 4 days, do they? Finally, after 3 full weeks, I can see recovery in the future although I can't quite get there yet.
So this bug hit with a vengeance, caused a lot of trouble, took it's time in leaving the building, and demanded my attention. And this time, I can't get back to my normal life at the speed of light. So, as I'm recuperating, I'm thinking and I'm looking closely at this whole experience.
As a Christian, I know that God has a plan for my life and that He allowed this to happen for a reason. I don't believe in coincidences and I don't believe in luck. God either causes something to happen or He allows it. Otherwise He isn't God, right? So I ask myself, what should I be learning from this? What is the take-away? I know there is good to glean from it because Romans 8:28 says that all things work together for the good of those who love the Lord and are called according to His purpose. In Nasty Virus Part 2, I'll look at some of the things I've learned and am still learning from this experience.
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October 23, 20083:15 pm
Hi BigSis, this is the first day I’ve visited your site and I love it! The BigSis looks just like you! What a fun site. You go, girls!
October 23, 20085:59 pm
Hi Margie! Thanks for coming by! We’re so glad you like the site. It’s been a blast to put together, and we’re so excited now that it’s live!
December 3, 20089:50 am
Hi ladies! I’m so impressed with your site and I’ve enjoyed reading through it. You gals are incredible, and so talented!! I just wanted to say how much I liked your perspective at the end of your post. Maybe through sharing your experiences and insights, you can bring others to know Him. Keep up the good work, I’ll be reading!!!
December 3, 20089:06 pm
Thanks, Susan! We’re so happy that you’re reading, and we really appreciate your comments. I can’t always do it, but when something challenging comes along, I try try try to see what the lesson is behind it. Otherwise, it’s just a wasted trial and a pain in the neck if I don’t learn anything! Thanks again for your encouragement!