It has been a rough few weeks. I was officially diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis...and it has been a little hard to deal with. However, I'm so thankful for a supportive family who has been kind and gentle with me. My husband has been sweet and wonderful through it all, and I'm so thankful for him. I'm very thankful too for the Lord for the strength, peace, and comfort He has given me. No, I'm certainly not mad at God. Sickness and difficulties are part of life. He has allowed it in my life for a purpose, and I know He will give me the grace to get through each day. I'm on meds that I know are helping--I can feel they are helping. I don't like the idea of being dependent on medication now--for the rest of my life, in fact--and for having to take a med that lowers my immune system. I don't like not having the freedom of choice in taking over the counter things for colds and headaches like I used to. Change is always hard. But, it just takes getting used to. I'm thankful for doctors and medication for help. Through my adjustments and tears, I know that there are many, many other people out there with far more serious problems, and I'm extremely thankful to God that this diagnosis isn't more sinister.
Thank you for writing. Those are really beautiful flowers and I am glad that through this difficult adjustment, that you have supportive family and friends. Most of all, faith in God - for He is forever faithful and will not fail you - not ever.
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