What a week! We got home from CTCA in Atlanta on Wednesday and I went straight to an appointment with the GI doctor. He found an infection in the esophagus and intestines, so he prescribed an antibiotic. When I woke up early Friday morning, my ear was really hurting so I decided to put ear drops in it. Bad idea! My eardrum had ruptured and the pain was incredible because the drops went into my ear and down my throat. We headed to the ER because it hurt so much. I came home with antibiotic #2 for the ear infection and directions to rest and avoid loud noise for at least a week. I can't take the chemo pill when I'm on an antibiotic, so time to take a break from the chemo pill. The fun plans I'd had for Friday were all cancelled.
One of the most difficult things for me to deal with on this journey is how little control I have of the day-to-day things. I like them to go according to MY schedule. My plans didn't work out - but the changed plans give me time to rest. I don't like resting - it makes me feel lazy. But it is needed!
We can either fight the unexpected, or we can stop and see the good that will come from it. Today I am choosing to see the good. 🙂
Praying for all our friends who are struggling with changed plans - whether due to illness, job transitions, relational issues, addictions. God can bring good from every situation!
"God is good in the shadows. He is good in the sunshine. He is good. And as you walk through the darkest days, He is with you. He loves you.... Cling tightly to His Word, and let it set the pace for your life. Run to the One who created you, made you, and called you. Gather with the church and surround yourself with people who will speak life over you and encourage you to keep walking, to keep loving, to keep giving, and to not lose heart." Jennie Lusko
“But you will not even need to fight. Take your positions; then stand still and watch the Lord’s victory. He is with you, O people of Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid or discouraged. Go out against them tomorrow, for the Lord is with you!” 2 Chronicles 20:17 NLT
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