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Getting Better - Finally!

I am feeling better today than I have since I got sick with COVID. That is such a huge praise! I still get tired easily but I find that I can do several tasks as long as I can rest in between. I had a set back a little over a week ago and felt that I was never going to feel better - it is amazing how our physical health is tied into our mental health! When I was discouraged, I would turn to the Psalms and Philippians - David and Paul both understood what it meant to trust God in times of trial and disappointment. 

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

Rich has been wonderful throughout this illness. He is always asking me what he can do for me. He gets me water, coffee, blankets, and helps find my crochet hook or my glasses! He is so patient and caring! He would ask me at least five times each day if I want to go on a walk with him. Each day I would say, "No, honey, I don't feel good enough for a walk" or "The air quality is not good today - I can't be outside in it." He would be sweet about it but disappointed because he loves to go for walks with his best friend (his words:-)! Finally, on Sunday, we went for a walk around the block. It felt good to be outside. We walked around the block again yesterday, too. The weather was too nice to sit inside. I was exhausted after going around the block but I was glad to finally say, "Yes, let's go for a walk." I am so grateful to be retired so that I can take my time getting better!! 

Our church family has been such a blessing to us these last two weeks. They have brought us amazing meals that fed all six of us with left overs for lunch the next day! We are so grateful for all of the prayers, texts, emails, and phone calls that encouraged us and made us loved and cared for during the long month of August!


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