2019 ACFW Carol Award WinnerI haven’t blogged in a while. Life has been crazy, and I mean C-R-A-Z-Y.
But what am I doing now? I’m sitting in bed, propped up by pillows, surrounded by kleenex, ibuprofen, antibiotics, and every kind of de-snottifying medication I had in the house.
Nothing like a little sickness to MAKE you take a break. Even if you don’t have time for one.
This entry will probably take every last bit of energy I have, but I will feel satisfaction that I accomplished… something.
This junk has so knocked me off my feet that I understand now why people die from it. “The Crud” – as I’ve heard it so aptly named – has taken hold and I eagerly await the time when I can, once again, take a full breath without dire consequences. My eyes are swollen, my nose is swollen, and my whole head feels like it could explode at any moment. I’m sure it would be a nasty mess to clean up, but wow, can you imagine the relief? Sigh.
So as I sit here and dream about breathing freely, I’m also thinking about those things that are of eternal value. I know, you’re wondering how those two intersected in my mind. But it’s true. I recently finished a book by Randy Alcorn, Deadline, that has had me thinking ever since. It’s not an easy read – there are a LOT of words in this novel – but well worth the time. It’s thought-provoking, and really put my life here on earth into perspective.
I pondered Deadline a lot as I was reading it – but while I’ve been laid up, I’ve thought about it much more. And that’s saying a ton, because I haven’t been able to focus on much.
So when a book touches my life in such a way, I know I am supposed to share. It took me over a week to get through it (but I read really fast) so it may take you a month or more, but I would definitely recommend it. Randy Alcorn tackles some incredibly hard topics, but he also gives a fascinating idea–possibly even a glimpse–of heaven.
And I don’t know about you — but I am really looking forward to heaven. (No sickness in heaven!) Until then, I am going to do my best with what He’s given me.
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It hasn’t allowed comments for a few days, everything okay?
I went out and bought the book. Am a little daunted by the amount of words on a page but will give it my best shot.
Btw, I loved your “de-snottifying” that made me laugh all day.
I know, I’m sorry – I couldn’t get in either for several days. Thanks for stopping by!
I tried to leave comment a few days ago too – did not work.
I am looking forward to heaven as well. I am on the list to get book from library.
I found your blog through the HAH blog tour. Love your blog and the great photo of you to the side! I read elsewhere on your blog that you were one of the recipents of a new Extreme home! I believe I remember watching your story…your daughter wore ice packs that resembled a life saver…am I remembering correctly? Just wait until I tell my kids, they will be so excited…we LOVE to watch the Extreme Home Makeover show each Sunday.
I hope you get to feeling better real soon…all of that flu stuff is going around in our parts as well. We’ve managed to avoid it thus far.
I’ll definitely be back!
Jennifer
Jennifer – you did remember correctly! Great to have you here.
And to all, I know there’s been a little trouble – we’ve had so much traffic that it sometimes bogs everything down. The counter and comments have a hard time catching up.
Thanks for being patient and hanging in there!