The walls of the waiting room seemed to hedge in closer. I felt a tightness in my chest. Tears threatened to spill down my face. What was happening to me? I wiggled around on the tapestry-covered bench trying to find a way to calm myself. I struggle to cry in the privacy of my home so there was no way I was going to burst out crying in a Doctor’s waiting room full of strangers! I had to somehow pull myself together. I knew something was brewing on my hour and a half drive to pick up my mom for her medical procedure. I felt disconnected, overwhelmed, stressed, and worn out. Anxiety was rearing its ugly head. Since I had no time or resources to figure it out I brushed it off and drove on. My panic rose as I anxiously … [Read more...]
Don’t Give Up
"Whatever you may be facing or experiencing right now in your life, I am encouraging you to go through it and not give up! It's easy to quit- it takes faith to go through with something. No matter how bad the condition of your life or your circumstances, don't give up! Regain the territory the devil has stolen from you. If necessary, regain it one inch at a time , always leaning on God's grace and not on your own ability to get the desired results." Joyce Meyer "New Day, New You" Luke 1:37 Nothing is impossible for God. Luke 1:49 The Mighty One has done great things for me, and His name is Holy. Psalm 26:2-3 Examine me , God....Make sure I'm fit inside and out so I never lose sight of Your love, but keep in step with … [Read more...]