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Tuesday 18 November 2008

Finding the benefit in trials.

They say that every gray cloud has a silver lining. There is also a scripture that says that ALL things work for good for those who love the Lord. ALL things, no matter how terrible. What an awesome feeling. Therefore, I have been trying to think of the good things that come out of tough situations. Even though I am confused about why God would finally drop this "cure" into my life, and then kind of take it away, because it caused a lupus flare, there have been benefits. At least 4 of my family, 4 of my friends, and quite a few blog readers have had their lives changed by D-ribose, so I feel as if I did help someone in this life, even from my bed! Each trial is just another lesson to learn. The pain that comes from a stress or crisis are only growing pains. Pains of change, stretching, exercising parts of your mind and spirit that you didn't know you had in you. I had to stop looking at each crisis as "Oh no, I can't take this stress anymore" and had to start thinking "Ok, so here we have another opportunity to learn something in order to grow and to help others, and I have help, the Lord promised to never forsake me or leave me."

I am feeling human again thanks to very low doses of prednisone, the lupus medicine I usually avoid like I'd avoid a poisonous snake, but even snake venom has some medicinal properties when used wisely.

It was my husband's and my third anniversary on the 15th, and still no honeymoon, but the legal papers are all in now, and I hope that's the end of the paperwork. Now we will get our day in court to present our case as to why to get my husband here from the war zone. Its in the Lord's hands now. I have pros and cons in mind for both situations, whether we win or lose. Whatever is God's will, I will accept and will know it is for my own good and part of my "mission" here on earth. I will still be in mourning if the Lord says "no" about us getting together, but I'll do whatever the Lord wants me to.

Blessings,

5 comments:

Good Morning Sheila!
I'd like to have the strength and faith that you have.
You are my inspiration!
Happy Anniversary to you!
God bless you both!

Happy Anniversary Bluebirdy.
I wish you both happiness.
I hope your hubby will be able to come home soon.
Am glad the D-ribose did help some folks. Sad it didn't for you in the long term. Anyway, we never know what lies ahead in the near future. There's always hope, and hope we must. I will continue to remember you in my prayers. *hugs*

I am so glad you are getting some relief from prednisone--even with it's risks, a low dose may be able to get you by without too much harm...I know things will work out for you and your husband, it's just that we never quite know how it will happen.
Love you!

Happy Anniversary Sheila!

God bless!

Hello Sheila. Happy Anniversary. I hope and pray you will be together with your husband. I will include that in my daily prayer.

Good bless you always.

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