It's never easy, its never over, it WILL be a fight

Happy Holidays! I have been a bit silent so here is a quick update....

November and December in review.....I turned 35, shopped & danced the night away @ Mistletoe, had an injection in my back, celebrated 10 years with Nic in Quebec, enjoyed a long Thanksgiving break with family, Black Friday shopped with my 2 cousins, I've attended 5 Christmas get togethers (1 more tonight & Sunday night!), sponsored a foster child for Christmas, competed our paper work for "foster to adopt" program (more on that later) and now anxiously waiting to see what 2020 brings. Life is good. Its never easy, its never over and it WILL be a fight. I'm not done.

There are times in life when we all face situations that seem impossible. It's easy to get discouraged and think that things won't ever work out. But the Scripture tells us that God goes before us and makes our crooked places straight. In other words, even though you may not have the connections you need right now, you don't have to worry. God is going before you lining up the right people, arranging the right breaks, and setting up the right opportunities. He is preparing the way for victory!


My back is better. SO much better. But, its not 100%. I still have pain, numbness and limited motion in the right leg. Its frustrating but I AM on the road to a full recovery. 

I have my second steroid shot/procedure tomorrow morning @ 6:45! I am not nearly as nervous...actually pretty excited. I've been told that redosing the steroid will decrease the frequency of pain and allow the disc time to heal more. And also told that people who get at least 2 injections get longer lasting relief and the percent that avoid surgery increases a lot. I may not sleep tonight because I'm just so excited (or nervous?!)

"And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus…"

God tells us that we have what we need right now in order to fulfill our destiny. The moment it become insufficient is the moment that God will give you more. The moment it begins to stop God’s plan for your life is the moment God will intervene on your behalf. Today, be encouraged that you have what you need, and what you need tomorrow is on its way! God is closely watching your life. He is faithful and saying to you : “If it’s ever not enough, you can count on Me. I will always be there to give you more.”

 

I must admit, I've been pretty overwhelmed. I received such devastating news in September and then screwed my back up trying to get healthy again. I've asked HIM why over and over again. (and he's not answering fast enough!!)

 

With that said.........I think I speak for all of us...life can be SO overwhelming. It is so easy to focus on the "negative" things and get frustrated thinking that God isn't at work for us. 

 

The holidays can be extra tough for some. I know too many people who are hurting right now. Loneliness, money issues, sickness and/or grief. I fail miserably knowing what to say. I really want to say "I get it and I'm right there with you" but I don't. My pain is different. All of ours is. 

 

I had a friend who just lost his first child a couple ago (3 days before her birth) Today is his birthday and I'm struggling at what I could say to bring a smile to his face.

 

This week, I've received news of 3 different people going to their heavenly home. 2 family members (my great aunt, Ann Buchanan) and a cousin (Kurt Simoneau) as well as a young, beautiful girl my age that lost her battle with cancer.

 

You must chose to stand strong in the midst of these difficult situations. Stay positive even when it feels like your whole world is falling apart. Be thankful for another day....we are not promised it.