Yesterday, my 18 year old son said to me, "Mom, you need to be really careful these next few days and not over-do. We need you for Christmas, we need you to feel good so you can enjoy the day." This really touched my heart as he expressed his love and concern for me. I realized just how hard it is for my family to see me in pain. I really try hard to hide my pain, but they know when I don't feel good even when I tell them everything is fine.
My hubby had to work today so I was on my own to try and tie up all the loose ends. I prayed really hard and asked for the strength to be able to accomplish what I needed to. Little did I know that not only would I be strengthened, but also my prayers would be answered through others today.
My mom called first thing this morning and asked me if she could pick up my groceries for me today. She said she was already going to the store and wanted to take one thing off of my list. I was so grateful for her helping me. Grocery shopping seems to tank me really fast. Even on my good days I can get to the store and shop for about 30 minutes before the extreme fatigue and pain sets in. My mom is so amazing and I love her so much.
My youngest daughter who has her learners permit, volunteered to take me to my chiropractors appointment and to help me with the last minute Christmas shopping. I was very grateful for her help. I was able to get my head and neck adjusted one last time. They were both out again due to my tensing up caused by the chest pain. We finished the last minute items and headed home. I was pretty tired but still had the strength to finish the DVD projects for my kids.
Around dinner time my oldest son called and offered to pick up dinner for us. He brought pizza for everyone. But he knew I couldn't have any so he drove around to two pizza places, and 3 fast food restaurants until he found something gluten and dairy free. He made me laugh as he shared his funny version of how he traveled high and low to find food for me. He finally was able to obtain a hamburger wrapped in lettuce leaf for me to eat. I was so thankful for him taking care of dinner tonight plus his determination to find something that I could eat.
My prayers were answered today. My family was inspired to offer their help and I was strengthened to do more than I could normally do. I am so thankful for the power of prayer and it's ability to help us daily in our time of need. I know that sometimes I think I am tough and can do things alone. It is these times when I fall flat upon my face and soon realize that I am not as tough as I thought I was. But when I rely upon the Lord for strength and pray for help, he answers in his own way and his own time. I then learn that with his help I can make it through anything that is place before me.
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