July . . . I woke up with a migraine that proceeded to last until SEPTEMBER and October. Yes, a 3 month migraine. I also blacked out and was faint. They thought that I might have a brain tumor, so I had an MRI, an MRA, x-rays and an ultra sound of the neck. YEAH, no tumor, or anything out of normal. But, still not reasoning for the migraine. But, now I have some meds I can take when they do come on. It could have just been seasonal, which is weird as this has never happened prior to this situation.
Starting in October and leading into November, we had the H1N1 go through our house and finish it up with me. Mine proceeded to result in a sinus infection that knocked me on my rear for 2 more weeks.
I had days of feeling better in November when my husband found out that the owner of the company where he works is closing the division my husband manages January 1. Which, results in my husband being unemployed starting 2010.
So, like I said, it has been a crazy few months. To all my friends whom I have not called in a while, you now know why. I just haven't been on the phone at all.
Enough of the negativity, I just don't like to stay there for too long, only mention all this too catch those of you who read this to catch up.
Here are the great things that all the crazy things have brought:
1. I lost 15 pounds from the medicines the doctor put me on in conjunction with getting so ill and not being able to eat much for 3 weeks.
2. God continues to prove his faithfulness.
3. God reminds me that my home is not on this earth and never will be. My true home is with Him in heaven. Only then, will I be home.
4. I am a blessed woman who deeply loves The Lord with my whole and undivided heart. If everything gets stripped away, and it could, my love for Him will not change. Don't get me wrong, I'll be frustrated and sad and the road of "recovery" may be hard, but my Love will not change. And, more importantly, HIS love for me doesn't change. The circumstances might change, but it is NOT, I repeat NOT, a barometer of HIS love for me. This, I know.
5. This Christmas will be the first Christmas our kids don't get the #1 wish on their wish list, and THIS is NOT a bad thing. Actually, probably quite good.
6. Seeing God's provision is amazing. He gives me what I truly need every day, not what I think I need. His love is amazing, steady and unchanging.
So, this is it, the last four or so months in a nutshell. We'd appreciate your prayers even more so over the next few months as we seek guidance in this next stage in our lives and that employment will come very quickly for Shannon as we live off only his income.
Many blessings to all of you! Remember Christmas is a wonderful time to celebrate Christ's birth . . . but EASTER is the reason we LIVE!
4 comments:
Wow- you have been through the ringer. I pray things pick up for you soon and that employment is only one interview away!
Wow! You guys have been through a lot in the last several months. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. My husband lost his job very suddenly a couple years ago and he struggled to find one for over 8 months. During that time, I found out I was pregnant. It was amazing to see how faithful God was and how He protected our family during that time. I know He will do the same for you. Let me know if you need anything.
I don't know how I missed this post...what an exhausting time for you. What a fabulous reminder for us all. Bad headaches and illness throughout the family can be overwhelming when you have 3 kids to take care of...this I know...and job worries on top of that. I'm sure your strength and peace are wonderful support to your husband...I know that a lot weighs on the primary breadwinner's shoulders...so sorry for you guys and hope that 2010 brings peace to you the circumstances of your life, as much as you're already finding it in your heart.
Karie it is going on one year that Denny will be unemployed and through all that, I look back and still see the blessing that God has showered us with. Mostly that we still have our home! That in itself is a huge blessing. I to feel angry days, but know that my faith is much stronger. It's exciting to see what God has planned for us in 2010! I know it is going to be great.....faith. Have a blessed day!
Christy
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