So as I was driving to Saint John (again) this morning, I was thinking I need to post updates on everything that has been going on for those who have been following everything. 1) Andrew continues to recover. He's still having headaches and some dizziness but I think much of it is from a longer than what he's used to day at school. He manages to make it to 4/5 classes and goes for his "time out" during his fifth period. Not the perfect solution but it's working for him. During that period, he has been having one on one tutoring so it isn't a total loss for him. 2) Tracy's surgical site has finally healed. It took a little more than 2 months for it to completely heal and he has a scar as a result but there are worse things in life, right? Now if he'd manage his diabetes better, we'd be set :wink: 3) I have 2/5 rotations done as far as my clinical. Two more next week and I'm still hoping to be able to do the last one at the hospital here (if there's a class from this college in the hospital up here and they have enough room for me, I won't have to travel to Saint John to do it... I'm praying up a storm for it). I can't say that I was at my very best today... I almost called the hospital at 2 am and lest a message to say I wouldn't be there today because I was fighting a brutal migraine but I forced myself up out of bed and off I went. I wasn't at my best and I know that but I did what I could and still provided competent care. Now if this never ending headache would go away, I'd be happy. 4) Finances... still a work in progress and still a lot to be praying for but I've totally relinquished it to God. I lost more than enough sleep and tears over it and couldn't possibly deal with it anymore. He has a plan and He has it under control... waiting is often a hard thing for me to do. 5) I have no word about my best friends mom yet (waiting to hear from him later I hope). I do know they've been at the hospital with her all week so updates are few and far between right now (which is understandable). I will update as I can. 6) The job posting I applied for... the competition doesn't close until next Thursday so I won't hear anything until the following week (God willing). Thank you all so much for praying and for continuing to pray. We truly appreciate it.
Thank you for keeping us updated. I'm sorry to hear about the migraines. I will continue to pray for healing, strength, and peace for you and your family. Pfaith
Sounds like things are looking up!! Hope the rest resolves it self ( headache, money) soon. You and your family are always in my thoughts!
I am with faith. I will be praying for the same things and will continue to follow you and keep you in my heart and my prayers. Stay strong Brenda. I have a strong belief that this is all going to work out for you.
This is going to be a rough week... As if getting up at 4:30 wasn't bad enough, I have to be out the door tomorrow morning by 4:30 <gagging as I say that lol> This latest round of migraines was caused by lack of sleep last week and it isn't looking much better for this week (other than only have to travel for 4 days instead of 5). I am traveling with someone else starting tomorrow so I won't have to do all the driving myself (to which I say PRAISE GOD). The entire class (except two who are doing their clinical in their home city) is together this week and there have already been a couple digs about being done this week it's like getting kicked in the stomach with a steel toed boot. I need a lot of strength from God to control my tongue and even my thoughts because the one who said it a couple times knows it's eating at me that I'm finishing late. The lady who I'm traveling with is also finishing late (with me) and did say something because she knows herself how it feels and we had talked about it last week. HOWEVER, all that said this is what I said on my facebook status a couple days ago... really sums it up I was so upset over the course and all that happened, when in reality I have a lot to be happy about. I started two weeks late, had a death in the family, a medical and surgical emergency amongst other things BUT I still maintained a 93% average and I relied on no one other than God to get me through it. Why wouldn't I be happy !! So what if I might finish late... at least I'll finish and know that I did my best ! Onward I go with God's strength again carrying me through this.
Girl, you just keep praising Him! He has brought you this far, He will bring you to the end! I will be praying that your headaches go away!
4 of 5 rotations officially finished !!! In three weeks time (wishing it would be sooner) I will COMPLETELY FINISHED with this course... PRAISE GOD !!!
I have had a total of two full blown migraines in my entire life, and I could not move even a little bit without feeling like I needed to vomit. (Not being accustomed to them, I was honestly kind of afraid for my life, I guess that sounds silly.) I couldn't imagine but something must be unhinged up there. All I can say is your faith and courage are remarkable to me. You went to class? God must have truly been holding you in his hand. Your faith is an inspiration~
Brenda, I was very inspired when I read this, as you have no idea how the Holy Spirit has been impressing upon me to continue in Praise and gratefulness! My precious niece (she was an infant) recently passed away from a heart condition, and as we were driving to church the song that came to my mind was Horatio Spafford's "It is well with my soul." The ability to write this under the circumstances he went through is amazing. "Whatever my lot thou has taught me to say it is well, it is well, with my soul." It is wonderful news to hear that the prize is almost in your hand:!:
The "motivation" for me going to clinical regardless of how I felt had more to do with a fear of them (the college) making me replace that one day of missed clinical... I was too stubborn to give in and stay in bed where I should have been. When I left home, I still had a brutal headache and I can tell you I prayed my little heart out for God to take away the pain... and He did for several hours to get me through most of my day. The headache started to come back at lunch time but I was able to get the Motrin into me fast enough to get through the worst of it.
Often times I post things on my facebook page and say "In everything give things..." Even in the midst of the darkest days, there's still always something to be thankful for even if it's as simple as the ability to breath or open my eyes. I was so consumed by all the negativity of everything that was going on, that it was dragging my spirit down. 1 rotation left to do (in 2 weeks) and I'm FINISHED !!
I like the stubborn streak that God put in me, that plus his love have carried me through more trials than I care to mention. It's not always an easy trait to deal with, for me or my loved ones, because my own will and mind can get mixed up with it when I'm not listening to him as carefully as I should. He knew what he was doing when he put it there though. He knew I would need it. *hug*
I gave the finances up to God completely some time ago but as time ticks away, my dh is beginning to panic and it's starting to stress me again (battle of Satan 101). We now have only 1 income. I've asked for an extension of my EI benefits but the request hasn't been answered. We're in a bad place... if we pay bills, there's nothing left for groceries, gas, prescriptions, etc. If we get groceries, something is going to go behind. His mom isn't doing very well. She's going for the results of cancer screening done on Thursday and refuses to be assessed by a doctor before then (wanting to know results of tests already done). She's having some really serious/bizarre symptoms (could be cardiac, respiratory or any other number of serious things). A LOT of anxieties for everyone right now. Having to watch her 24/7 is becoming an issue, she's not a healthy lady by any means. I haven't heard a word back about this and am a little anxious to hear about it. In God's timing... His will be done.
