Showered with Love and Care

October 28

I'm learning to rest. My hand doesn't seem to be getting any better, and I think between all the energy going to trying to heal my fingers and the constant pain, it makes me really tired. So, I'm learning to lay down in the middle of the day and just rest. Sometimes I actually sleep. Today I went into my room to lie down, but a few minutes later, a friend of mine called to check on me. I've been praying for her, and I know she's been praying for me. My hand is broken, and I'm dealing with nerve damage. She has a foot that is broken and has nerve damage. For both of us, the healing process is not going as it should. It's been too long. But we had such a sweet conversation. And then we prayed for each other. She was like Jesus with skin on for me today. We spoke truth into each other's lives, we shared in each other's common struggle, and the hope we have in Him.

Then tonight, I went to church with my daughter and grandchildren. The kids all got dressed up in their Halloween costumes to have a little party at church. They all looked so cute, and they love Wednesday night church so much. The Joy and excitement on all their little faces as we drop them off in their class fills me with cheer.

Another one of my friends at church asked about my hand and encouraged me with her tenderness and concern. I just felt really loved and cared for. I have friends that pray for me and support me. And I feel so loved.

Then to top the night off, when I get to my daughter's house to drop her and the kids off, she asks me if I'd like a cup of tea. So, I said yes. I thought I'd only be there for just a little bit before I headed home, especially because I was so tired. But we sat on her sofa and talked until almost 11:00. I feel so blessed to have such a wonderful daughter. Her husband came home and invited me to stay even longer. When I told him I was tired and needed to go to bed, he told me he could make a bed for me on the sofa. I declined, but the offer was sweet.

God just showered me with love and care today. Physically, it's been a hard day. My hand has hurt continuously, and I have been so tired. But emotionally, I feel at complete peace and fully loved. I can go to bed with a smile on my face and love in my heart.