Holding on to Hope

You are hope. Yes! I have been in some deep valleys medically speaking for some time now. I cling to you when I struggle with pain. When I have days without pain, I praise your name! Every day without pain is a blessing. Those moments are so precious. Recently I was blessed with several weeks of “good” days, so much so that I almost forgot what the pain felt like. In those really good moments, I was able to take advantage of how I felt to bless others and also be a more productive worker. I am just so thankful for all of the good days I had.

Unfortunately, my pain came back. It is a tough place to be, especially during the times that we are living in. How can I remember to hold onto that hope that you gave me in my good days when I struggle to sit and work through the pain? How can I hold onto that hope that the world desperately needs when so many are sick, out of work, or dying? Let’s be honest, it is tough! I have to remind myself of all the good that you have done in my life and in the world.

So take time to be thankful! Thankful that you can still visit with family, even if it is virtually. Thankful for those essential employees who go to work every day risking their lives so that they can care for others or provide essential supplies like groceries. Thankful for sunny days, so that we can go outside to enjoy nature. Just the other day I heard birds tweeting and smelled someone grilling. I am thankful that I have a job which I can work at home so that I still have some level of distraction.