Some people think that believers must always be on the mountaintop of extraordinary joy and revelation, but this is not God's way. Those high spiritual times and wonderful communication with the unseen world are not promised to us, but a daily life of communication with Him is.
No one can stay on the mountaintop of favor forever, for there are responsibilities in the valley. Christ fulfilled His life's work not in the glory but in the valley, and it was there He was truly and completely the Messiah.
This morning I had a great appointment with my primary care doctor. He agreed with the doctor at Mayo Clinic that I needed to have a MRA of my chest done to make sure I do not have Vasculitis. He also started the process of getting me referred to a neurologist here in town. Everything seemed to be looking up -- until late this afternoon when I received two phone calls -- one was to let me know that I could not get in to see the neurologist for 5 weeks....and the other phone call was to tell me that our insurance denied my MRA of the chest at the request of two doctors, one being a Mayo Clinic doctor and the other being my primary care doctor. You could say that my blood pressure went through the roof when I received this news.
Satan has really been working overtime trying to discourage me and trying to steal my joy. He will succeed if I let him, but I will not let Satan win. I have faith that God will carry me through. He has never proven unfaithful. Satan wants me to think my situation is hopeless. He has tons of minions to help him do his dirty work.
Satan knows that God's work can't be done and answers don't come if we are sitting on the sidelines feeling sorry for ourselves. God's work is done and answers come when we choose to actively and openly engage the journey.
Doubt creates mountains. Faith moves them.
Success isn't the key, faithfulness is. If you don't climb the mountain, you can't see the view.
Faith holds on and prevails. Faith assists God. It can shut the mouths of lions and quench the most destructive fire. Faith still honors God, and God honors faith.
We ALL need to remember that Satan won't let one victory go unchallenged....But God's work done in God's way will NEVER lack God's supplies --Depend on it!
Blessings,
Dalinda
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Revelation Comes While We Are En Route To The Destination
We tend to make time for things that have no eternal value...no eternal significance at all. When we allow other things to take precedence over our time with God, we open the door for Satan to step in and do his dirty work in our lives. He attempts to keep us on probation; he endeavors to detain us from living in freedom and forgiveness by making us think we have to work to pay for our wrongs. He holds us captive through guilt and regret. We are bound by Satan's shackles.
We practice spiritual disciplines like reading the Bible, and praying - not so God can love us more, but so we can love Him more. - Steven Furtick
Sin is ugly! It is ANYTHING that moves us away from our life source -- God.
Satan also loves to make us focus on the little that's wrong so we miss the big picture of all that's right!
The older I get, the more trials I endure, I am learning about the way I want to live my life. I want to get in the picture. I don't want to be content to sit on the sidelines. Answers don't come while sitting on the sidelines. Answers come when we choose to actively and openly engage the journey. I don't want to miss the action. And I want to be able to remember it long after the action is over.
Sometimes growth is a slow process. But any type of significant growth in our lives, anything worth learning, usually involves some uncomfortable times. Sometimes we make mistakes, but those mistakes are an important part of really living. You can't grow without them.
I sometimes I see my walk of faith much like the way I see my blogging journey. Progress and growth are discovered as I journey down the road. Sharing our brokenness with one another is a gift. When we take the brave step of sharing our ugliness, our pain, our broken pieces, then His beauty can shine through, and it is truly beautiful. When we allow God to take what Satan meant for evil and let God use it for good, it takes healing to a whole new level. God frees us from the shackles.
Our brokenness is a far greater bridge to reach people for Christ than our pretend wholeness ever is.....Heard this on the podcast with Lysa TerKeurst and Sheila Walsh.
It is good to suffer in this life so we will reign in the one to come; to bear the cross below, to wear the crown above; and to know that not your will but His be done in you and through you.
Revelation comes while we are en route to the destination. God uses adversity to prepare you for great blessings. He stretches your faith in Him -- not to harm you, but to teach you to draw near to Him. Every day with Jesus is an adventure, full of opportunities to know Him and love Him more. It's up to you to find beauty in the ugliest days. ❤
Be encouraged today. God loves you. He loves you so much that He sent His only son to die so that you can be forgiven and free. It doesn’t matter what you’ve done or how you’ve sinned. If you have truly repented and asked Jesus to forgive you, then He has, and there is no one who can take that away.
God cancelled the record of debt that stands against us...AMEN!!!
Blessings,
Dalinda
We practice spiritual disciplines like reading the Bible, and praying - not so God can love us more, but so we can love Him more. - Steven Furtick
Sin is ugly! It is ANYTHING that moves us away from our life source -- God.
Satan also loves to make us focus on the little that's wrong so we miss the big picture of all that's right!
The older I get, the more trials I endure, I am learning about the way I want to live my life. I want to get in the picture. I don't want to be content to sit on the sidelines. Answers don't come while sitting on the sidelines. Answers come when we choose to actively and openly engage the journey. I don't want to miss the action. And I want to be able to remember it long after the action is over.
Sometimes growth is a slow process. But any type of significant growth in our lives, anything worth learning, usually involves some uncomfortable times. Sometimes we make mistakes, but those mistakes are an important part of really living. You can't grow without them.
I sometimes I see my walk of faith much like the way I see my blogging journey. Progress and growth are discovered as I journey down the road. Sharing our brokenness with one another is a gift. When we take the brave step of sharing our ugliness, our pain, our broken pieces, then His beauty can shine through, and it is truly beautiful. When we allow God to take what Satan meant for evil and let God use it for good, it takes healing to a whole new level. God frees us from the shackles.
Our brokenness is a far greater bridge to reach people for Christ than our pretend wholeness ever is.....Heard this on the podcast with Lysa TerKeurst and Sheila Walsh.
It is good to suffer in this life so we will reign in the one to come; to bear the cross below, to wear the crown above; and to know that not your will but His be done in you and through you.
Revelation comes while we are en route to the destination. God uses adversity to prepare you for great blessings. He stretches your faith in Him -- not to harm you, but to teach you to draw near to Him. Every day with Jesus is an adventure, full of opportunities to know Him and love Him more. It's up to you to find beauty in the ugliest days. ❤
Be encouraged today. God loves you. He loves you so much that He sent His only son to die so that you can be forgiven and free. It doesn’t matter what you’ve done or how you’ve sinned. If you have truly repented and asked Jesus to forgive you, then He has, and there is no one who can take that away.
God cancelled the record of debt that stands against us...AMEN!!!
Blessings,
Dalinda
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
You Are Exactly Where You Are Supposed To Be
I opened a Dove dark chocolate today and inside the wrapper were these words: You are exactly where you are supposed to be. Think about it, we are ALL exactly where we are supposed to be if we are following God's will instead of ours, even if it seems uncomfortable. If we aren't a little bit uncomfortable every day, we're not growing. All the good stuff is outside our comfort zone.
Trusting God is not always easy. But He never promised it would be, that's why we need faith. So I make the choice to trust Him no matter the outcome in this life. He NEVER stops being faithful no matter how bad it gets.
God's will is the most hopeful, pleasant, and glorious thing in the world. Yes, I have problems, lots of them! But I have a God who has promised to walk with me through those problems, a God who refreshes me with His mercy. How awesome is that!!!!!!
Sometimes I get distracted by life and I get caught between God's unlimited potential and power and my nearsighted vision of the situation. However, the space between my reality and my expectations will only change if I do. His promises are yes and amen in Christ. He will do what He has promised.
Faith grows during storms. These are just four little words, but these four little words have great significance to those who have endured life-threatening storms! Let's forget what our situation looks like, how impossible it is and do what He's called us to do in spite of it. When we act in faith, he will bless us abundantly.
Storms bring blessings, and rich fruit will be harvested later. - Harvey Ward Beecher
Where would our faith be if not for the trials that test it; or patience; without anything to endure or experience and without tribulations to develop it?
Never pray for an easier life -- pray to be a stronger person! Be thankful for your trials. I think that being thankful, and realizing my blessings keeps me grounded. Counting our blessing lets us see that God is truly in control and He really does see us. If you're being tested, you're being perfected. Which means you have a divine purpose and reason to rejoice. Our ultimate purpose in life is to be a light for Jesus so everyone can go to Heaven. What better reason can you have than that??!!
Blessings,
Dalinda
Trusting God is not always easy. But He never promised it would be, that's why we need faith. So I make the choice to trust Him no matter the outcome in this life. He NEVER stops being faithful no matter how bad it gets.
God's will is the most hopeful, pleasant, and glorious thing in the world. Yes, I have problems, lots of them! But I have a God who has promised to walk with me through those problems, a God who refreshes me with His mercy. How awesome is that!!!!!!
Sometimes I get distracted by life and I get caught between God's unlimited potential and power and my nearsighted vision of the situation. However, the space between my reality and my expectations will only change if I do. His promises are yes and amen in Christ. He will do what He has promised.
Faith grows during storms. These are just four little words, but these four little words have great significance to those who have endured life-threatening storms! Let's forget what our situation looks like, how impossible it is and do what He's called us to do in spite of it. When we act in faith, he will bless us abundantly.
Storms bring blessings, and rich fruit will be harvested later. - Harvey Ward Beecher
Where would our faith be if not for the trials that test it; or patience; without anything to endure or experience and without tribulations to develop it?
Never pray for an easier life -- pray to be a stronger person! Be thankful for your trials. I think that being thankful, and realizing my blessings keeps me grounded. Counting our blessing lets us see that God is truly in control and He really does see us. If you're being tested, you're being perfected. Which means you have a divine purpose and reason to rejoice. Our ultimate purpose in life is to be a light for Jesus so everyone can go to Heaven. What better reason can you have than that??!!
Blessings,
Dalinda
Monday, January 28, 2013
I Will Not Dwell On What Is Lost, But On What Remains
We all have times of discouragement, but we aren't supposed to live there. When things are going bad for us we need to press on and engage more than when things are going great!
I have had two doctors tell me that I will not regain the part of my vision that I have lost in my right eye. The first doctor said my vision loss was due to Optic Neuritis, but the doctor at Mayo Clinic said that it was from a stroke of the optic nerve. Most of us know that a stroke means there was a lack of blood supply to that particular nerve. I had a Neurology EMG on Thursday that did show abnormalities in the nerves in my head and face....Trigeminal Neuralgia, which is the largest nerve in the head. It has three branches of nerves. One of the branches reaches the eyes. When the nerves are inflamed they can press on the blood vessels. This could explain why I had a stroke of the optic nerve. The doctor at Mayo Clinic told me that there is a chance it could happen to my other eye so I have to be preventative and take a baby aspirin every day. They still want to make sure I don't have Vasculitis by doing a MRA of the chest. I have to see a Neurologist in town to see what my next step will be. I have a consultation appointment with my primary care doctor on Thursday to get all of this in the works.
I am most confident that things could have been much worse. I could have lost all the vision in my eye or eyes. I could have had a major stroke. I could have had an aneurism. I could have died. And through all this, I've come to the realization that little everyday things need to be noticed. Appreciated. Celebrated.
I will not dwell on what is lost, but on what remains.
I have also come to learn that blindness of the soul and mind is much worse than any physical sickness. When we think we are too tired to go on...too sick to go on...the GOD of our lives gives us the strength to keep going. When my semblance of power is lacking, His perfect power is excelling. He is all we really need!
Our faithful obedience and loyalty UNDER PRESSURE is the most powerful testimony we can give of our love and faith in God. But sometimes we lose our perspective. We get defeated and discouraged. We eat too many Hot Now doughnuts from Krispy Kreme. We order fattening cheeseburgers and awkwardly burst into tears. And so God uses His Word and encouragement of others to get us back on track. To remind us to keep doing the things He has called us to do.
So Without God's touch my vision will not be restored. But I refuse to get stuck in the depressing quicksand of what I've lost. Tucked within the crevice of loss usually a gift can be found. When the worst thing happens, the best remains.
My feelings are indicators, not dictators.
We cannot put the whole of our identity into the smallness of our situation. Because we have been given fullness...In Christ. We can place the wholeness of our identity in that reality...and see everything else as small in comparison.
We each have our own God given assignments. We cannot judge ourselves against someone who has a different assignment from us. When we live out of fullness in Christ, we no longer live up to something, we live out of someone....Jesus.
We all must remember that if we aren't a little bit uncomfortable every day, we're not growing. All the good stuff is outside our comfort zone. I definitely don't want to miss all the good stuff!...Do you?
Choosing to follow the will of God is the most important choice we will ever make! Nothing is impossible with a willing heart!
Blessings,
Dalinda
I have had two doctors tell me that I will not regain the part of my vision that I have lost in my right eye. The first doctor said my vision loss was due to Optic Neuritis, but the doctor at Mayo Clinic said that it was from a stroke of the optic nerve. Most of us know that a stroke means there was a lack of blood supply to that particular nerve. I had a Neurology EMG on Thursday that did show abnormalities in the nerves in my head and face....Trigeminal Neuralgia, which is the largest nerve in the head. It has three branches of nerves. One of the branches reaches the eyes. When the nerves are inflamed they can press on the blood vessels. This could explain why I had a stroke of the optic nerve. The doctor at Mayo Clinic told me that there is a chance it could happen to my other eye so I have to be preventative and take a baby aspirin every day. They still want to make sure I don't have Vasculitis by doing a MRA of the chest. I have to see a Neurologist in town to see what my next step will be. I have a consultation appointment with my primary care doctor on Thursday to get all of this in the works.
I am most confident that things could have been much worse. I could have lost all the vision in my eye or eyes. I could have had a major stroke. I could have had an aneurism. I could have died. And through all this, I've come to the realization that little everyday things need to be noticed. Appreciated. Celebrated.
I will not dwell on what is lost, but on what remains.
I have also come to learn that blindness of the soul and mind is much worse than any physical sickness. When we think we are too tired to go on...too sick to go on...the GOD of our lives gives us the strength to keep going. When my semblance of power is lacking, His perfect power is excelling. He is all we really need!
Our faithful obedience and loyalty UNDER PRESSURE is the most powerful testimony we can give of our love and faith in God. But sometimes we lose our perspective. We get defeated and discouraged. We eat too many Hot Now doughnuts from Krispy Kreme. We order fattening cheeseburgers and awkwardly burst into tears. And so God uses His Word and encouragement of others to get us back on track. To remind us to keep doing the things He has called us to do.
So Without God's touch my vision will not be restored. But I refuse to get stuck in the depressing quicksand of what I've lost. Tucked within the crevice of loss usually a gift can be found. When the worst thing happens, the best remains.
My feelings are indicators, not dictators.
We cannot put the whole of our identity into the smallness of our situation. Because we have been given fullness...In Christ. We can place the wholeness of our identity in that reality...and see everything else as small in comparison.
We each have our own God given assignments. We cannot judge ourselves against someone who has a different assignment from us. When we live out of fullness in Christ, we no longer live up to something, we live out of someone....Jesus.
We all must remember that if we aren't a little bit uncomfortable every day, we're not growing. All the good stuff is outside our comfort zone. I definitely don't want to miss all the good stuff!...Do you?
Choosing to follow the will of God is the most important choice we will ever make! Nothing is impossible with a willing heart!
Blessings,
Dalinda
Friday, January 25, 2013
Mayo Clinic: Day 5 Update
I finally got some answers this morning at my last appointment. PRAISE GOD!
I have a several things going on. I do have an issue with my thyroid in getting my medication at the right dosage. I was taking Synthroid 100mcg 5 weeks ago and had it lowered because my TSH was .06. After being on my new dose of 88mcg for 5 weeks, my TSH is 3.4. That is a big jump. The problem is there is no "in between" dose between 88mcg and 100mcg. So the endocrinologist at Mayo suggested that I take 88mcg and one day a week take an extra half to get that "in between" dose. I really wish he was practicing medicine in Greenville because he seems to be a great doctor. I guess that's why he is employed at Mayo Clinic.
I had a Neurology EMG yesterday morning and then had to go on "stand by" to see one of their neurologist, but was unable to get in to see one. So I have to see a Neurologist here in Greenville. My coordinating doctor was my Endocrinologist and he said that my EMG showed some abnormalities in the nerves in my head and face...possible Trigeminal neuralgia. This is a chronic pain condition that effects the Trigeminal or 5th cranial nerve, one of the largest nerves in the head. The disorder is more common in women than in men. There is some evidence that the disorder runs in families, perhaps because of an inherited pattern of blood vessel formation.
The Endocrinologist still wants me to have the MRA of the chest to make sure I do not have Vasculitis, which is an inflammation of your blood vessels. Vasculitis causes changes in the walls of your blood vessels, including thickening, weakening, narrowing and scarring.
There are many types of vasculitis. Some forms last only a short time (acute) while others are long lasting (chronic). Vasculitis, which is also known as angiitis and arteritis, can be so severe that the tissues and organs supplied by the affected vessels don't get enough blood. Hence, could be the reason I had a stroke of the optic nerve in my right eye. This shortage of blood can result in organ and tissue damage, even death.
I feel so blessed because I know that God probably saved me from a massive stroke or aneurism. I had much rather live with some vision loss than be paralyzed in a wheel chair, or worse.
My mother in law sent me a devotion before my last appointment this morning. It is by Max Lucado....God Knows More. This statement spoke to my heart: "God hears our requests. But His answer isn’t always what we’d like it to be. Because He knows more about life than we do. Don’t panic. Don’t bail out. Talk to your heavenly Father. He’s still in control!"
God has given us tools that we need to win the battle. It is in the fight that we gain strength. The struggle makes us stronger. While I am struggling, God is strengthening me. I am becoming stronger for the next battle.
God saves us everyday! He saves us from things we have no clue he has saved us from. And sometimes we won't know everything he has saved us from until we meet Him face to face.
Today, I consider every breath a gift from God. He gives life and He takes it back. It is His choice. Obviously, He still has more work for me to do. And I will proudly serve the One who died to set me free.
Blessings,
Dalinda
I have a several things going on. I do have an issue with my thyroid in getting my medication at the right dosage. I was taking Synthroid 100mcg 5 weeks ago and had it lowered because my TSH was .06. After being on my new dose of 88mcg for 5 weeks, my TSH is 3.4. That is a big jump. The problem is there is no "in between" dose between 88mcg and 100mcg. So the endocrinologist at Mayo suggested that I take 88mcg and one day a week take an extra half to get that "in between" dose. I really wish he was practicing medicine in Greenville because he seems to be a great doctor. I guess that's why he is employed at Mayo Clinic.
I had a Neurology EMG yesterday morning and then had to go on "stand by" to see one of their neurologist, but was unable to get in to see one. So I have to see a Neurologist here in Greenville. My coordinating doctor was my Endocrinologist and he said that my EMG showed some abnormalities in the nerves in my head and face...possible Trigeminal neuralgia. This is a chronic pain condition that effects the Trigeminal or 5th cranial nerve, one of the largest nerves in the head. The disorder is more common in women than in men. There is some evidence that the disorder runs in families, perhaps because of an inherited pattern of blood vessel formation.
The Endocrinologist still wants me to have the MRA of the chest to make sure I do not have Vasculitis, which is an inflammation of your blood vessels. Vasculitis causes changes in the walls of your blood vessels, including thickening, weakening, narrowing and scarring.
There are many types of vasculitis. Some forms last only a short time (acute) while others are long lasting (chronic). Vasculitis, which is also known as angiitis and arteritis, can be so severe that the tissues and organs supplied by the affected vessels don't get enough blood. Hence, could be the reason I had a stroke of the optic nerve in my right eye. This shortage of blood can result in organ and tissue damage, even death.
I feel so blessed because I know that God probably saved me from a massive stroke or aneurism. I had much rather live with some vision loss than be paralyzed in a wheel chair, or worse.
My mother in law sent me a devotion before my last appointment this morning. It is by Max Lucado....God Knows More. This statement spoke to my heart: "God hears our requests. But His answer isn’t always what we’d like it to be. Because He knows more about life than we do. Don’t panic. Don’t bail out. Talk to your heavenly Father. He’s still in control!"
God has given us tools that we need to win the battle. It is in the fight that we gain strength. The struggle makes us stronger. While I am struggling, God is strengthening me. I am becoming stronger for the next battle.
God saves us everyday! He saves us from things we have no clue he has saved us from. And sometimes we won't know everything he has saved us from until we meet Him face to face.
Today, I consider every breath a gift from God. He gives life and He takes it back. It is His choice. Obviously, He still has more work for me to do. And I will proudly serve the One who died to set me free.
Blessings,
Dalinda
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Mayo Clinic: Day 4 Update
"Praying in faith is not an inner conviction that God will act according to our desires if only we believe hard enough. It involves believing that God will always respond to our prayer in accord with His nature, His purpose, and His promises." Alvin VanderGriend.
This morning I had a neurology EMG, which is a test designed to detect any abnormalities in the nerves of my head and face. Because I originally did not have an appointment with the neurologists at Mayo, we had to try to be worked in on "stand by" to see a Neurologist this afternoon. Unfortunately, we were not able to be worked in (after waiting in the waiting room for 3 hours).
Still no answers for my illness and we only have one more appointment in the morning before we head for home. There are still tests that we have yet to hear back from so it is possible that we may know more tomorrow after my appointment. However, I have to deal with the possibility that I won't find the answers here. I have prayed for answers and on the surface, it would seem that my prayers have fallen on deaf ears. But I look deeper and realize that God has been listening and providing me with answers. My MRI was clear so I have no brain tumors or signs of MS. He is faithful and I praise Him for those answers. Just because He hasn't answered my prayer in the way I wanted does not mean that He has not answered my prayers.
We have not heard from Mayo or our insurance about the MRA on my chest that the Rheumatologist ordered on Wednesday. So, it would seem that I won't be having that test here. And I praise God for that because that is an answer.
So many times the trials of life can cloud our perspective and the way we see things. I was reminded of this as I read the book "To Heaven and Back" by Mary C. Neal, MD while waiting to see the doctor. She says this:
"My point is this: interpreting something that happens as being inherently "good" or "bad" is entirely a matter of perspective. Do bad things happen to good people? I'm not so sure. Jesus was certainly a "good" man. His crucifixion would certainly be interpreted by many as a "bad" thing. His disciples were devastated, yet the Old Testament prophecies would not have been fulfilled and a new covenant with God would not exist if Jesus had not been crucified. From this perspective, it is difficult to declare that the crucifixion of Jesus was a "bad" thing. In fact, it is the very heart of the "good news" that Christians celebrate.
Even when we are frustrated by our inability to understand a circumstance or event, there are unseen angels bringing comfort and protection as directed by the wisdom of God. Our only reasonable option is to rely on the word and promises of God."
Blessings,
Dalinda
This morning I had a neurology EMG, which is a test designed to detect any abnormalities in the nerves of my head and face. Because I originally did not have an appointment with the neurologists at Mayo, we had to try to be worked in on "stand by" to see a Neurologist this afternoon. Unfortunately, we were not able to be worked in (after waiting in the waiting room for 3 hours).
Still no answers for my illness and we only have one more appointment in the morning before we head for home. There are still tests that we have yet to hear back from so it is possible that we may know more tomorrow after my appointment. However, I have to deal with the possibility that I won't find the answers here. I have prayed for answers and on the surface, it would seem that my prayers have fallen on deaf ears. But I look deeper and realize that God has been listening and providing me with answers. My MRI was clear so I have no brain tumors or signs of MS. He is faithful and I praise Him for those answers. Just because He hasn't answered my prayer in the way I wanted does not mean that He has not answered my prayers.
We have not heard from Mayo or our insurance about the MRA on my chest that the Rheumatologist ordered on Wednesday. So, it would seem that I won't be having that test here. And I praise God for that because that is an answer.
So many times the trials of life can cloud our perspective and the way we see things. I was reminded of this as I read the book "To Heaven and Back" by Mary C. Neal, MD while waiting to see the doctor. She says this:
"My point is this: interpreting something that happens as being inherently "good" or "bad" is entirely a matter of perspective. Do bad things happen to good people? I'm not so sure. Jesus was certainly a "good" man. His crucifixion would certainly be interpreted by many as a "bad" thing. His disciples were devastated, yet the Old Testament prophecies would not have been fulfilled and a new covenant with God would not exist if Jesus had not been crucified. From this perspective, it is difficult to declare that the crucifixion of Jesus was a "bad" thing. In fact, it is the very heart of the "good news" that Christians celebrate.
Even when we are frustrated by our inability to understand a circumstance or event, there are unseen angels bringing comfort and protection as directed by the wisdom of God. Our only reasonable option is to rely on the word and promises of God."
Blessings,
Dalinda
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Mayo Clinic: Day 3 Update
It has been a long, tough day. We met with a rheumatologist this morning and he felt like the pain in my face and the side of my head, as well as the swelling, may be nerve related. So he scheduled a neurology EMG for tomorrow morning and an MRA of the chest (whenever insurance will pre-certify it). After that, we hope to be able to see a neurologist here before heading home. He did say it may take awhile so we may have to make a trip back to Mayo. We also have an appointment Friday morning with the Endocrinologist to go over the results of the tests he ordered.
Meanwhile, I had a brain MRI this afternoon and received those results right away. There was no sign of MS or any other abnormalities or tumors. This certainly is a praise, however no news from this test means that we still don't know what is causing my problems.
I must admit that I am a little frustrated. I know God is in control and all of this is for His Glory. But the human side of me, the broken side, can't help but feel frustrated. We've seen so many doctors and had so many tests. You'd think that they would have been able to find something. We are still waiting on some results from other tests so I just have to be patient. Please pray for me because patience is not a strength of mine!
I can get overwhelmed and frustrated by my lot in life so this quote by LB Cowman is very encouraging! "Stand up in the place where God has put you, and there do your best. The grandest character is grown in hardship."
Hebrews 11:6 says, "And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him."
Thank you all for your continued prayers. Please keep the prayers coming.
Blessings,
Dalinda
Meanwhile, I had a brain MRI this afternoon and received those results right away. There was no sign of MS or any other abnormalities or tumors. This certainly is a praise, however no news from this test means that we still don't know what is causing my problems.
I must admit that I am a little frustrated. I know God is in control and all of this is for His Glory. But the human side of me, the broken side, can't help but feel frustrated. We've seen so many doctors and had so many tests. You'd think that they would have been able to find something. We are still waiting on some results from other tests so I just have to be patient. Please pray for me because patience is not a strength of mine!
I can get overwhelmed and frustrated by my lot in life so this quote by LB Cowman is very encouraging! "Stand up in the place where God has put you, and there do your best. The grandest character is grown in hardship."
Hebrews 11:6 says, "And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him."
Thank you all for your continued prayers. Please keep the prayers coming.
Blessings,
Dalinda
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