How appropriate that last Monday the verse I chose to meditate on (think about deeply without the legs folded posture and ums) on was Psalm 34:1 “I will bless the Lord at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth.” No doubt I would say that most people would agree that it’s easy to praise God when life is going great but it’s a little harder to say God you are awesome when troubles come our way. Well last Monday night after pondering this verse I had a pretty rough night being up every hour or two sick. After the virus passed it turned into a bad cold with chills, headaches, cough, cold, congestion, plugged ears and yesterday it felt like I swallowed a brillo pad. What a great opportunity God has provided me with to live out this verse-blessing God @ all times. I feel like this week has been a great one in the sense that I have really been able to sit back and count my blessings while I think about my priorities.
Things I’m Thankful for this week:
- A great God who has blessed me beyond measure even though I deserve none of His grace. He has sustained me in ways that only He can and blessed me with a relatively good spirit in the midst of not feeling well.
- The most wonderful husband ever who has spent the majority of his free time tending sweetly to me in a number of ways from watching Elijah to driving late @ night to buy me earache medicine when my ear hurt so bad I couldn’t sleep.
- A great son Elijah who was miraculously good this past week and brought a smile to my face often throughout the day.
- Our church family it was great knowing that they were praying and one sweet family even brought us dinner.
- Friends and Family for those who called to check on me and for those whom I still haven’t called back-they are so patient and understanding.
- For Exersaucers and Johnny Jump Ups-which allowed me a short rest from saying “Elijah no don’t touch that!”
This week has also made me think of ways I can encourage others when they are sick. I think I am more excited than ever about helping others to bear their burdens. What are some ways that God has used others to bless you during times of sickness?
Emerson Family 
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