“All things work for the good of those who love God.”
In college my roommate described me as a duck, looking graceful from the top but paddling madly underneath. It’s true, I work hard to make my life appear effortless.
But the reality is something much different for me, as it probably is for you.
I struggle. My illness keeps me and will forever keep me from doing things so many people take for granted. I often say that the hardest pat of every day is just getting dressed.
Maybe I”m stupid or maybe I’m stubborn but I’m not going to give up on living as much of a life as I can every single day.
And what gets me through? My faith. This quote expresses it so very well. Because I have faith I know that my difficulties mean something. Because of my faith I know God won’t give me things I can’t handle with His help. Because of my faith I look forward to each day being productive and happy. Because of my faith I can accept the limitations imposed on me and be both happy and hopeful.
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Janet Perry is the Internet's leading authority on needlepoint. She designs, teaches and writes, getting raves from her fans for her innovative techniques, extensive knowledge and generous teaching style. A leading writer of stitch guides, she blogs here and lives on an island in the northeast corner of the SF Bay with her family
I can really relate to this Janet. I have M.E and most days getting out of bed is hard work and sometimes a luxury I can’t manage. M.E has been described once like having a handful of spoons given to you in the morning and each thing you do uses a spoon. As well as trying to hold the rest of the spoons all day you have to use your spoons wisely. Most days I dont have enough spoons to get me through the day.
Love that image.
Take care!
Keep Stitching, Janet