One day at a time...

I serve a powerful God that continuously pours out his blessings, for that I rejoice. And I am so richly blessed. I also carry in this earthly body, a disease for which He has not revealed the cure. I am living with a progressive form of rheumatoid arthritis called ankylosing spondylitis, this blog is a record of the everyday struggles and triumphs of this life altering disease. I try to remain faithful and give thanks to a God that gives me each new day. This is about my journey and taking it one day at a time...

Sunday, April 17, 2011

Blessings

It has been so long since I have had the energy to post.  You learn to conserve energy however you can when you live with an autoimmune disease. 

I finally have hope of getting my energy levels back up.  My regular physician referred me to a hematologist after my blood count and iron levels were off.  He has scheduled me for an iron infusion this Tuesday...I may begin to feel even more like myself! What a blessing!

I also have a very good friend that is an oncology nurse that is very familiar with iron infusions. She is a blessing!

I was able to celebrate Palm Sunday at church this morning and was blessed by an understanding of passover.  My church family is such a blessing!

I am surrounded by friends that care so much for my health and remind me that God's plan is in place and he provides everything we could ever need.  So thankful for the wisdom brought into my life. I am blessed with the best friends ever!

I continue to heal everyday and feel better from surgery.  There may in fact be more surgeries in my future,  but right now my focus is on getting better. One day at a time...Living with a chronic illness is a blessing that has humbled me and taught me to accept my my portion and my cup and be thankful even in the worst circumstances.


6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7

I am blessed that prayer works and that the Healer works in ways we will never understand.  Easter has and always will be my favorite holiday.  This Easter I am the most thankful for the abundant blessings in my life! Everyone was created to be a blessing to someone here on earth and everyday is a chance to receive and to be a blessing.

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