A True Blessing From God

Many times it is good to remind ourself of how Blessed we are no matter what afflictions or disease we may have. You see many times we get caught in trying to heal ourselves rather than letting God's love for us control the healing process.  That is why advocacy groups, blogs, songs and artistic expressions are so important to the healing process.  It lets us know that God has not left us, but is working through others so we can witness his love and prowess.  You see through others we recognize that we are not alone.

I write this because I am here in the hospital awaiting a transfusion.  I could be saddened because my goal was to be well for several more months. On the other hand I can be thankful because my hemoglobin level was detected by my peritoneal nurse during the draw of my weekly labs. The benefit is I am not in a pain crisis and not on pain meds. Another benefit and most importantly God's demostration of ultimate love is He allowed me to be home with my family throughout the holidays in positive spirits and health. You see, I think this was the first holiday since 2005 that I was able to enjoy the season, thanking Him who has all power and control.

God said we were like trees planted on the rivers edge and that He would supply all of our needs.  We try hard sometimes to supplant ourselves and thats where we mess up. We allow our judgment to cloud our faith rather than faith guiding our judgment.  So let's start the New Year off right by growing closer to God on the rivers edge.  As we deal with our health issues we must smooth the bumps in the road which take us away from the real purpose. God placed us here to be a beacon, an advocate who will work tiredless to find a cure for SCD.  God is in the Healing Business!