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Mono Diaries Lesson 1: Be Careful What You Pray For

I haven’t written in a long time and decided I would make the most of my time of confinement.

The first quarter of two thousand eighteen has been a difficult and stressful one for my husband and I.  Dealing with issues related to aging parents has put a strain on us that we could not have anticipated. Wanting to do what is best for them, still do what is best for us, dealing with dementia, hospitalizations, nursing homes has been enough to create a level of stress that has taken a toll.

On a particular week when we had been running back and forth to facilities, doctor appointments, and just trying to keep up with day to day responsibilities, I remember venting to the Lord in my quiet time and praying what I have come to see as a fateful prayer. I remember, probably a little resentfully, telling God that I wished I could have a day to just do nothing and read a book.....

As of today, I have had FIFTEEN days to do nothing and read books. As a matter of fact, it is being encouraged. God with His infinite sense of humor allowed me to develop an illness that people usually get as teens or young adults. An illness that lasts a loooong time.

Did He make me sick? I don’t believe that. But I believe He uses circumstances in our lives to teach us lessons and make us realize that He knows better than we do. So, I asked for a day and boy did an get one. Not sure this is what I had in mind, though.

Lesson #1: Be careful what you pray for because....

If you “Delight yourself in the LORD, and He will give you the desires of your heart.” Psalm 37:4

And...

He is “able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think..” Ephesians 3:20

He might just answer your prayer bigger than you imagined and He does have a sense of humor. 

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  1. NANA970006April 22, 2018 at 10:09 PM

    I have missed your blog. I remember when you started it. And Psalm 37:4 is one of my very favorite scriptures. And perhaps God’s plan was not to give you just days to read, but also and rather slow you down a little. Learning how to let others help. You are an amazing wife, daughter, mother and friend. Being at the ALF will not kill your Mama and Daddy. Sometimes with age, their immune systems are compromised so stuff jump on them quicker. But gratefully, they won’t get your “mono!” See it as a blessing. REST AND GET WELL and then before you know it, you will be full steam ahead again!!!’ We need to talk when you feel better. Love, Diane

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    1. From My HeartApril 22, 2018 at 10:29 PM

      Thank you, sweet lady! Yes to all of the above! Let’s juat say there are more installments to come. 😉

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