{ under the weather learning }

I've been under the weather for about a week.  

The doctor said that it was probably "low grade" for a while and looking back.....

you know how hindsight can be.....

I really haven't felt well for over a month - 

low back pain and just plumb worn out!

That's one reason my hubby and I decided to not work around the house last Saturday, but to take a little short trip just for fun, as we both were just not “up to snuff”.  As the day progressed, I kept feeling worse and worse and what had been dragging me down for a while turned into a full-blown UTI/bladder (probably TMI) infection and I was completely down for the count.  I hadn't felt that bad in.....well, years!  I think the last time was a bout with the flu and that was ages ago, too.  Honestly, the pain was equivalent to my labor pains almost 36 years ago.....OUCH!  If you know me, you know I NEVER go to the doctor, except for my yearly check-up, but this warranted a trip to see a professional.  I couldn't see my regular doc but was able to see another lady in the practice and my daughter told me I would like her.....

and did I EVER!!!

She prescribed a Rocephin shot (my hip is still sore....LOL).....

and a 7 day round of Cipro.....

and said I would start feeling better the next day.

I'm hear to tell you.....

ROCEPHIN ROCKS

I felt much better that afternoon!

I couldn’t help but wonder if my regular doctor would have prescribed a treatment that was as effective as this lady.  I have no way of knowing!  I do know that it worked out just the way that God had intended.  

I'm sharing this with y'all, not for sympathy, because I'm a NEW woman now!!! YIPPEE!!!  I just wanted to tell you that even in any kind of suffering we go through, there's a lesson to be learned.  This little bout with a “minor” illness (which, honestly put me out of commission) also opened my eyes to see some things in my life more clearly.  Not being able to do much gave me time to think and pray and read scripture and PONDER (my word for 2015) on certain things. God showed me some "stuff" that was quite hurtful .....

probably more than the infection, because it hurt my heart.

But, I know it's ALL for my own good.

Why?

Because He tells me so in His Word!!!

Romans 8:28

And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good 

of those who love God and are called according to His purpose for them. 

Ain’t God good?

Oh, yes He is.

ALL the time…..

and in ALL things!

HOPE everybody has a Terrific Thursday!!!

Breathing in Grace,

Sickness....

....is running rampant in our family!!!

Our boys have the tummy virus....and so does Nannie.  This is the 3rd time I've been sick in the last 5 weeks....first a virus (or food poisoning)....then, a bad cold/sinus infection....and now, the tummy virus again....and throw in between all of that a couple of migraines. 

It's beginning to take a toll on this old body!!

I'm gonna take a short blogging break since it's difficult to sit upright for very long.  

 Psalms 103:1-4  

Let all that I am praise the Lord;
      with my whole heart, I will praise his holy name.
  Let all that I am praise the Lord;
      may I never forget the good things he does for me.
  He forgives all my sins
      and heals all my diseases.
  He redeems me from death
      and crowns me with love and tender mercies.

Hope

 each of you has a great day!!!

In HIS Most Precious Love....and with mine!!!

Now I know....

.....why I was feeling so "zonked". 

Maybe the last year finally caught up with me....and culminated into one gigantic bug....called the stomach flu.  I started feeling bad Thursday afternoon, but didn't really think it was anything more than just being  tired.  I woke up around midnight and just didn't feel "right".  I was feeling little "jerks" over my entire body.  By 12:30....even with a gown, housecoat and the electric blanket on "9"....I was freezing and shaking all over.  I woke Pappy up, and love his heart, he prayed over me (I wonder how bad it would have gotten if he hadn't prayed!!!) Then, the nausea hit....then, that other little problem that goes along with it.  Needless to say, I've been down for the count.  I spent the entire day yesterday either on the couch, or in bed.  Today, I'm as weak as a newborn kitten!!  But....I'm seeing light at the end of this tunnel....and I did get a lot of much needed rest....just not quite what I had in mind, though!!!

;-)

I do have a prayer request.  Please pray that neither Pappy, nor my Mom, get this virus.  We went to see Mom Thursday evening to pick up her trash....and I hugged her bye.  There is no way, with her other health problems, that she can afford to get the tummy flu!!!

Jeremiah 17:14

Heal me, Lord, and I will be healed;
   save me and I will be saved,
   for you are the one I praise. 

Thanks, Sweet Readers, for your prayers!!!

In HIS Most Precious Love....and with mine!!!