What a wonderful, ful ful day!

Seriously. To feel well. What a gift! 

I woke to the PA on duty startling Mason and me awake at 7am to introduce himself. Nice guy but I was a bit taken aback at the time. 

Meds, Vitals periodically all day. 

After most of a dare-to-say fun morning together, Mason left to go home, shower, and go in to work late - what a blessed mom I am! 

Andy was here much of the day which is always a comfort. I had an echo cardiogram in my room. 

Nolan came to hang out in the afternoon. We had some great conversation time before Cameron brought a couple ladies (one being 86) all the way from our area which is about an our away because they had asked to come pray for me. We got lots more than that. The 86 year old is a very prolific published author, podcaster, and I might describe as a radio host pastor. I know that's not the right term but more of my description of her. Her name is Dr. Joan Boney if you want to look her up.

Her primary message is that "to know Scripture, we must do what it says as the Holy Spirit leads us. Then we will know it." It's a twist - we are often taught to memorize Scripture. "To hide it in our hearts." We often try to do it, fail, and give up. I am pretty good at summarizing or paraphrasing, but I admit that memorization is another thing all together. Lots of what she says rings true to me and she certainly has lots of wonderful stories to back herself up. 

God has taught me (through a person called a Spiritual Director I have been meeting with the past few year) that I need to use short snippets of Scripture as a way to battle double-mindedness, doubt, fears, sarcasm, critical thoughts. I swear, this little tool has changed my life. She also challenged me to repeat the little verse to myself 7 - 10 times several times a day. I have had lots of time in scans and procedures and stuff which gives me lots of times but I have just reminded myself about the 7 - 10 times. It is much like affirmations, which I have taught and taught and taught. They were also hard for me stop stick with. This has much more power, especially if it is needed to fight in the spiritual realm. 

One example is 1Peter 5:7. Most of know the version, "Cast your cares on Jesus because he cares for you." The woman I meet with likes the Message translation, "Live carefree before the Lord because he is careful with you." What a different meaning. Both can be powerful. It helped me specially during a time that I needed to remember that I am safe and have nothing from which I need to protect myself. I can feel my body relax as I write this. 

Just this morning I opened my Bible to Ephesians 2:14, "For He Alone is Peace." What a thought to remember. I feel at peace about all that is happening right now. But will I if I start to feel sick again? What is the news isn't great? It reminds me what to pray for: More of Him. Then I will have the real peace.

My dear Brother in Law sent me a message today with the verse Luke 1:37, "For with God nothing will be impossible." He also sent a wonder message of encouragement and suggestion for my bag (see this morning's Blog if you don't get that). I'm so thankful for this man, for his faith, and for all my family who has always shown how they love me. Now they are there in a crisis and it makes such a difference. I wish everyone had the kind of family I have. 

In short, it's been a wonderful day to feel well and I'm worn out enough to sleep. I have 2 hours until labs and vitals so I'd better hit the hay. 

Love you all! xoxo