Praise God! I received a phone call yesterday from our Missions Director. She is bringing us a check today from various people in our Church. I'm so embarrassed! It's so hard to be on the receiving end of a blessing sometimes. I know I blew it last week at Church when I confided in a friend and said, "This month is going to be so tough!" I didn't mention that it had to do with finances, but I think she must've caught the drift. How do I thank everyone? How do I even show my face? I'm embarrassed!!! Please share any advice you may have on how to thank everyone and how to not feel like I should put a paper bag over my head!! In the meantime, I'm going to continue praying that God would help me with my pride. My SIL informed me a while back that my attitude towards receiving blessings is one of pride. It took me sometime to see it, but she's right. What a stinker...I know where you live (right next door)!
Time for the "holy cow" segment...
Well, yesterday as I was changing a mondo-explodo diaper and clothing, I noticed Jenna's incision looked puffy, red, and was warm to the touch. Of course I couldn't have noticed it while her pediatrician's office was still open! My SIL took Joshua next door with her and I loaded-up Jenna to take her to Children's Hospital. I was concerned that her Fundoplication was perhaps coming undone or she had contracted some type of nasty infection. After waiting for 4 hours, we finally got in to see the doctor. Thankfully, they seem to think it's just skin irritation *big sigh of relief* I packed her diaper bag to the brim though, just in case we were looking at an overnight stay.
Jenna had a rough night. She woke a couple of times in the night with a snotty nose :-( This is the first time she has caught anything since she's been home. Hopefully it's something that will pass quickly. If not, we already have an appointment scheduled for Tuesday for the dreaded 4-month-old shots *doom, doom, doom*
Hmmm...everyone in the house is napping except me. I think I'm going to give-in and crash along with them :-) Until next time!
2 comments:
Praise God! He is always so faithful to use His people as a reminder of His goodness! I appreciate your 'vents'. We used to have Soonerstart out as well and I can totally relate to the pressure that can bring. Remember David in the Psalms and cry out to God freely with both your trials and praises! Love ya and I'm praying for you guys. You continue to be heavy on our hearts!
Paul learned to be content in whatever circumstances he was in (in want or in plenty).
I agree with you... it is harder to receive than to give. But the people who are giving to you are being blessed so you get to be a part of that!
Praying that the Lord just showers His blessings on you and your family!
All for Jesus,
Julie
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