From: Lynne
Date: March 31, 2004
Today God told me again that He loves me and taught me another valuable lesson. I had a very intense and demanding day at work, as did many others in our department. This is the norm lately. I ended up working until about 9:00 pm. Totally exhausted and physically hurting, I called Russ to come pick me up because I didn't feel like I should even drive home. I took a valium as soon as I walked in the door at home, and went to soak in a hot bath to try to relax so I could go to sleep.
As I sat there it occurred to me... For the first time in the nearly four and a half years since my accident, I was THANKFUL for my physical limitations. I CANNOT work like that any more. Before my accident, I did work too much because I had bought in to the idea that I had no choice. I was quite literally knocked off my feet to make me realize otherwise. Since then, I have come to accept my limitations as my "thorn" and to know in many encouraging ways that when I am weak my God is indeed strong, but it had never occurred to me to be thankful for them.
The next morning, before Eric and Aaron left to drive to school, I called to each of them. Instead of the usual "be careful... do you have everything you need... when will you be home, etc, I said to them "I didn't see you much last night and I could really use a hug." Each one of them, now taller than I am, gave me a big bear hug. It was a sweet moment.
Russ told me that even as I was calling him that night, his Alpha study group at church had been praying about healing and the various forms it takes. He had shared about me - and then I called.
Love you,
Lynne
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Date: March 31, 2004
Today God told me again that He loves me and taught me another valuable lesson. I had a very intense and demanding day at work, as did many others in our department. This is the norm lately. I ended up working until about 9:00 pm. Totally exhausted and physically hurting, I called Russ to come pick me up because I didn't feel like I should even drive home. I took a valium as soon as I walked in the door at home, and went to soak in a hot bath to try to relax so I could go to sleep.
As I sat there it occurred to me... For the first time in the nearly four and a half years since my accident, I was THANKFUL for my physical limitations. I CANNOT work like that any more. Before my accident, I did work too much because I had bought in to the idea that I had no choice. I was quite literally knocked off my feet to make me realize otherwise. Since then, I have come to accept my limitations as my "thorn" and to know in many encouraging ways that when I am weak my God is indeed strong, but it had never occurred to me to be thankful for them.
The next morning, before Eric and Aaron left to drive to school, I called to each of them. Instead of the usual "be careful... do you have everything you need... when will you be home, etc, I said to them "I didn't see you much last night and I could really use a hug." Each one of them, now taller than I am, gave me a big bear hug. It was a sweet moment.
Russ told me that even as I was calling him that night, his Alpha study group at church had been praying about healing and the various forms it takes. He had shared about me - and then I called.
Love you,
Lynne
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