The Journey

I'm on a journey. It's been a long one, but I haven't traveled alone. There have been many crooks and turns along the way, but I believe I've been led each step of the way. The One who walks with me has promised to lead me into all Truth. And that He is doing, one step at a time. That's a bit of a problem for me, sometimes, because like most of us, I get in a hurry. I want things my way--how I want them, when I want them. But I have to trust that there is One greater than I, wiser than I. This world we live in is full of evil and sickness, but I have a Father...a Father who has what's best for me in mind. And I'm going after it.

Many of my days here have been filled with illness. I've battled migraines. I've more diagnoses than I can remember: Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, Fibromyalgia, Shoegren's Syndrome, Hypoglycemia, PMS (that's all they knew to call it in those days), Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Gastroparesis, the list goes on and on. I've had multiple surgeries, interventions, doctors. I've used the medical knowledge that I've gained, both as an RN, and in my own battle. I've prayed. Others have loved me and prayed for me and with me, and I'm making great progress. But, there's still much ahead.

I spent most of a year at home, alone, trying to find out why I couldn't keep any food down. During that time, I saw my family and my doctors. One friend visited, bringing her friend along with her, and cleaned my house. Talk about a blessing! It was a lonely time, but it gave me opportunity to see just how real my Heavenly Father was, and is. And I can say with confidence, that He is ever faithful. When others left me alone, He never did.

All that to say, if you're struggling, I understand. If you're hurting, I understand. I've been there. This life can be very difficult, but you are not alone. The One who loved you enough to send His Son to die for you, that you might be forgiven and have a relationship with Him--if you've chosen Him as your Savior, He will never leave you. Your mother, or father, or husband, or wife, or child, or friend may leave you, but He never will. And now, I'm here, to encourage, to share information I've gleaned, and even to vent a little. But, I'm here.

Well, we've been introduced. I believe an interesting journey lies ahead, and I can't wait to see where it takes us. Until next time....

Much love,
Jacqui