Work was steady today, not too bad. Thankful since it was my first day back after being off 3 and still not being 100%. Pain is very draining. I tell you one thing, I have developed a keen sense of empathy for people in pain- acute or chronic- because of what I've been through the last four and a half years. It's like anything else, untill you've been there, you can't relate. And some good advice I got from one of my pastor's timely sermons, "Don't try to convince someone you know how they feel when there's no way you could possibly know." It's ok to play a supporting role of a faithful friend.
The best part of getting sleepy is settling down in my bed having released the day to the Lord. I have a painting hanging over my bed that says "In peace will lie down and sleep, for You alone, Oh Lord, will keep me safe."(Psalm 4:8 NLT). I can't tell you how many times I have clutched my Bible to my chest and sat in my bed praying to God for Him to "answer and show me great and mighty things that I know not" (See Jeremiah 33:3).
A couple of dear sweet "church mothers" ( I call them that) taught me that verse many years ago. Kneeling beside them in prayer meetings in the Sunday School rooms before church service I learned alot. For there in those little prayer rooms and around the altars of The Oconee Church of God a heritage of faith was being instilled into two little girls, my sister (Wylene) and me. Precept upon precept.
Sleepy I am and frightfully not very witty, I'm off "to my chambers"!
Saturday, August 21, 2010
The Best Part Of Waking Up
The best part of waking up is a clean cat box in the laundry room. I didn't encounter that pleasure this morning, neither did I correct it. Kid Duty!
"Once Upon a Mattress"! What can I say........I needed to laugh after the last couple weeks. My girls were in it as well as my pastor, worship leader. It was directed by our pastor's wife. If you're local, go check out the show tonight or tomorrow; it's hilarious and good for what ails you.
Tim went to the doctor but didn't see the doctor since he was in emergency surgery. He's rescheduled for Monday. But praise our compassionate heavenly Father, he is feeling much better. Thanks so much for lifting us up in prayer. I was phone-less for a few days and enjoyed listening to all the messages yesterday when I got my new phone. Actually it's a pre-owned new phone, but hey, it's a phone!
Been off 3 days and I was in the bed most of that time batting this dang headache thing. Saw my doctor this week; We're gonna do another round of MRI, xrays, and blood work. The Lord does always sustain me, even when I don't realize it. I got a call from my sweet Barbara after the play last night and we talked a while. That conversation and watching the play with Sis gave me a great lift.
Scrambled into bed, made room for Gabby, our luscious calico cat, and grabbed my Bible. It had a few pages folded down just for me. Turn to Isaiah 50:7 and we'll read it. From the New Living Translation: "Because the Sovereign Lord helps me I will not be disgraced. Therefore I have set my face like a stone, determined to do His will, and I know that I will not be put to shame." Whoaaaaa! I had to read more above and below that passage for more.
Being afraid of being disgraced or ashamed. Has that ever stopped me from telling somebody about Jesus or kept me from testifying to His faithfulness? Maybe I'm afraid He won't come through and that will make me look bad. Heaven forbid , but I confess to you that I have allowed my own pride to keep me from doing just that.
This muggy August morning in the dark as I write this to you, I have called on the Lord to work in situations beyond my control. Actually, all of the situations in our lives are beyond our control, we just don't realize it from our self-sufficient persective. But I humbly claim Isaiah 50:7. Won't you?
Dear Lord, we need you this morning to make us more aware of your presence, to forgive us for trying to be so self-sufficient. Thank you for being our Father and taking such good care of us. Amen
"Once Upon a Mattress"! What can I say........I needed to laugh after the last couple weeks. My girls were in it as well as my pastor, worship leader. It was directed by our pastor's wife. If you're local, go check out the show tonight or tomorrow; it's hilarious and good for what ails you.
Tim went to the doctor but didn't see the doctor since he was in emergency surgery. He's rescheduled for Monday. But praise our compassionate heavenly Father, he is feeling much better. Thanks so much for lifting us up in prayer. I was phone-less for a few days and enjoyed listening to all the messages yesterday when I got my new phone. Actually it's a pre-owned new phone, but hey, it's a phone!
Been off 3 days and I was in the bed most of that time batting this dang headache thing. Saw my doctor this week; We're gonna do another round of MRI, xrays, and blood work. The Lord does always sustain me, even when I don't realize it. I got a call from my sweet Barbara after the play last night and we talked a while. That conversation and watching the play with Sis gave me a great lift.
Scrambled into bed, made room for Gabby, our luscious calico cat, and grabbed my Bible. It had a few pages folded down just for me. Turn to Isaiah 50:7 and we'll read it. From the New Living Translation: "Because the Sovereign Lord helps me I will not be disgraced. Therefore I have set my face like a stone, determined to do His will, and I know that I will not be put to shame." Whoaaaaa! I had to read more above and below that passage for more.
Being afraid of being disgraced or ashamed. Has that ever stopped me from telling somebody about Jesus or kept me from testifying to His faithfulness? Maybe I'm afraid He won't come through and that will make me look bad. Heaven forbid , but I confess to you that I have allowed my own pride to keep me from doing just that.
This muggy August morning in the dark as I write this to you, I have called on the Lord to work in situations beyond my control. Actually, all of the situations in our lives are beyond our control, we just don't realize it from our self-sufficient persective. But I humbly claim Isaiah 50:7. Won't you?
Dear Lord, we need you this morning to make us more aware of your presence, to forgive us for trying to be so self-sufficient. Thank you for being our Father and taking such good care of us. Amen
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
S.O.S!
Hey ya'll! My computer's been out of commision and you'll read the "rest of the story" below.
Tim's sick, looks like he may have gallstones. He's been weak and feverish today. I've had a rough pain flare-up the last three weeks. I guess I should share the whole story sometime, but not this morning. I see my neurologist today and I've talked to the Great Physician already, so I should be improving soon, huh?
Morgan, our 19year old, left UGA Christmas break and has been working doing secretarial work with a home health agency. Great job and I tell her she's making way too much money for her age! She's started back with dance which thrills me cause that's one of her talents and she's "got it". Also helping out with some of the younger dancers which she loves. Nutcracker's in December, ya'll! She'd been undecided about her choice of school but became a GCSU Bobcat today. Btw, she and London, our 11 year old, are in Milledgeville Player's production of "Once Upon A Mattress" next week.
In the midst of this storm the Lord sent a testimony to His grace my way.....a young ( he's my age, so he's young, ok?) man I've been acquainted with over the years came to the hospital to visit someone. He then came by ICU to tell me He got saved. Does that thrill your heart? It did mine and swept away the clouds for a while as we shared a few minutes talking about what God was doing in his life.
I haven't written in a few weeks. "I'll Pray For You" is up for Song of The Year at the Singing News Fan Awards in September, My buddy, Barbara Huffman, shared the ides with me and we wrote the song; it was recorded and beautifully done by The Whisnants. I have a couple holds out there. I'll let you know who does what.
Psalm 27
Talk to you soon
Tim's sick, looks like he may have gallstones. He's been weak and feverish today. I've had a rough pain flare-up the last three weeks. I guess I should share the whole story sometime, but not this morning. I see my neurologist today and I've talked to the Great Physician already, so I should be improving soon, huh?
Morgan, our 19year old, left UGA Christmas break and has been working doing secretarial work with a home health agency. Great job and I tell her she's making way too much money for her age! She's started back with dance which thrills me cause that's one of her talents and she's "got it". Also helping out with some of the younger dancers which she loves. Nutcracker's in December, ya'll! She'd been undecided about her choice of school but became a GCSU Bobcat today. Btw, she and London, our 11 year old, are in Milledgeville Player's production of "Once Upon A Mattress" next week.
In the midst of this storm the Lord sent a testimony to His grace my way.....a young ( he's my age, so he's young, ok?) man I've been acquainted with over the years came to the hospital to visit someone. He then came by ICU to tell me He got saved. Does that thrill your heart? It did mine and swept away the clouds for a while as we shared a few minutes talking about what God was doing in his life.
I haven't written in a few weeks. "I'll Pray For You" is up for Song of The Year at the Singing News Fan Awards in September, My buddy, Barbara Huffman, shared the ides with me and we wrote the song; it was recorded and beautifully done by The Whisnants. I have a couple holds out there. I'll let you know who does what.
Psalm 27
Talk to you soon
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
August 4, 2010
Well ya'll, I had this really long post last night to put on here, but the internet was down. I guess you were spared from an uneventful post, huh? Roman and London started back school today, 11th and 6th. Morgan should be back from N.C. today I hope. I have really missed her. Wylene is in Reno at a conference. I hope she's relaxing and enjoying her trip. She wanted us to go with her, but with school starting and all............not a good idea.
Tonight is our monthly fellowship meal at church, a simple and Biblical practice we have at Westview Baptist. You know the route, Lots of pick-up-quick fried chicken, then there's a crockpot of spaghetti all mixed together with sauce, then a bowl of cheese curls, ham, a few homemade dishes, brownies, and on and on! The experienced cooks compliment the less experienced cooks. Loving the food, loving and laughing together before prayer meeting. It don't get much better than that, folks!
I have to tell you about work yesterday. Does the word, zoo, bring an image to mind? Not that we think our patients are monkeys and giraffes...........wait a minute, ok, no. But the way the atmosphere goes from us rushing past each other with polite smiles and asking, "You ok, can I help you do anything" to the phone ringing off the hook, doctors standing in the middle of the nurses station trying to catch a glimpse of the assignment board so he can try to catch his patient's nurse! Getting an admission toward the end of a 12 hour shift brings thoughts of "I ain't getting out of here on time tonight."
It was 7 and I was having new pain in my neck and shoulder, shooting type nerve pain. Then my angel friend, Mary G, came close , hugged me and asked, "What can I do to help you get out of here?" I glanced a piece of documentation that would take me at least an hour to do. She read my mind, "I got it, please go on home." She meant it and I relented from my independent super nurse stance...........thanks, Mary, you're the best! Team-work is one of the reasons I love my job in ICU.
Once I left work, picked up London, made a quick 360 around Chik-fil-a, ate on the way home, took a hot shower..............I felt the tension start to release. London's quick and happy conversation did the trick. I had felt Jesus too, come close, whisper in my ear, "Let Mary help you; she wants to. Go one home, get some rest, you did a good job today, girl."
Jesus said, "Come to me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest." Matthew 11:28. What a blessing to have a friend offer to help us finish a task, but compound that with the Master telling us to come to Him, burdens and all, and find REST.
Songs I'm working on: "Tears In My Bottle"- did it at church Sunday and I was shocked at the response. I guess there are alot of tears flowing out there.......It's based on Psalm 56:8. Writing again with my BFF, Barbara Huffman of Missouri......we're pondering the thought, "The News I Didn't Get". Finishing "Show Up" which I started at Joel Lindsey's retreat in Indiana this spring. God doesn't have to use us to accomplish His plan, but He loves to work through us whenever we "Show Up". A couple of titles I'm hoping to write, "Everything's Coming Up Roses" and "Soul's Harbor".
We may talk later, but I gotta get some lunch!
Well ya'll, I had this really long post last night to put on here, but the internet was down. I guess you were spared from an uneventful post, huh? Roman and London started back school today, 11th and 6th. Morgan should be back from N.C. today I hope. I have really missed her. Wylene is in Reno at a conference. I hope she's relaxing and enjoying her trip. She wanted us to go with her, but with school starting and all............not a good idea.
Tonight is our monthly fellowship meal at church, a simple and Biblical practice we have at Westview Baptist. You know the route, Lots of pick-up-quick fried chicken, then there's a crockpot of spaghetti all mixed together with sauce, then a bowl of cheese curls, ham, a few homemade dishes, brownies, and on and on! The experienced cooks compliment the less experienced cooks. Loving the food, loving and laughing together before prayer meeting. It don't get much better than that, folks!
I have to tell you about work yesterday. Does the word, zoo, bring an image to mind? Not that we think our patients are monkeys and giraffes...........wait a minute, ok, no. But the way the atmosphere goes from us rushing past each other with polite smiles and asking, "You ok, can I help you do anything" to the phone ringing off the hook, doctors standing in the middle of the nurses station trying to catch a glimpse of the assignment board so he can try to catch his patient's nurse! Getting an admission toward the end of a 12 hour shift brings thoughts of "I ain't getting out of here on time tonight."
It was 7 and I was having new pain in my neck and shoulder, shooting type nerve pain. Then my angel friend, Mary G, came close , hugged me and asked, "What can I do to help you get out of here?" I glanced a piece of documentation that would take me at least an hour to do. She read my mind, "I got it, please go on home." She meant it and I relented from my independent super nurse stance...........thanks, Mary, you're the best! Team-work is one of the reasons I love my job in ICU.
Once I left work, picked up London, made a quick 360 around Chik-fil-a, ate on the way home, took a hot shower..............I felt the tension start to release. London's quick and happy conversation did the trick. I had felt Jesus too, come close, whisper in my ear, "Let Mary help you; she wants to. Go one home, get some rest, you did a good job today, girl."
Jesus said, "Come to me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest." Matthew 11:28. What a blessing to have a friend offer to help us finish a task, but compound that with the Master telling us to come to Him, burdens and all, and find REST.
Songs I'm working on: "Tears In My Bottle"- did it at church Sunday and I was shocked at the response. I guess there are alot of tears flowing out there.......It's based on Psalm 56:8. Writing again with my BFF, Barbara Huffman of Missouri......we're pondering the thought, "The News I Didn't Get". Finishing "Show Up" which I started at Joel Lindsey's retreat in Indiana this spring. God doesn't have to use us to accomplish His plan, but He loves to work through us whenever we "Show Up". A couple of titles I'm hoping to write, "Everything's Coming Up Roses" and "Soul's Harbor".
We may talk later, but I gotta get some lunch!
Monday, August 2, 2010
feeling better
Took London, my 11 year-old daughter, to middle school open house. Met the teachers and a few shy tweens. We left the school and had lunch at Chik-fila.........we must own stock there! Office Max was the next stop for a few supplies. Bought myself a webcam and headset. Some of my songwriter friends have told me they like to write via Skype. So we'll see. Marcia and computer technology...........hope Tim and Roman are nearby. My headache took a slight reprieve after a nap this afternoon. The Lord is merciful and He is my sustainer and healer. I will think about sharing all of my story about this headache syndrome I've been enduring since February 2006. Thanks to all of you for your encouragement re this new venture of mine. We'll do it together.
August 2, 2010
Good morning!
I find myself sleepy-eyed in spite of plenty of catch-up sleep this weekend. It was a serious pain weekend which sent me to bed often. The Lord did sustain me as always. Thanks to my prayer warriors, here at home and elsewhere I had some periods of relief. A delightful phone call from Barbara Huffman last night was a welcome distraction. I am not a blogger, let me re-phrase that, until today. I guess when one starts a blog, then she becomes a blogger. It took me years to do facebook, which for all its addicts, has connected me with many friends I'd lost contact with. I now enjoy checking my page and the newsfeed for tidbits of info that keeps me up to date, makes me laugh,or prompts me to pray.
I don't know where we're going with "Marcia Henry Today", but I invite you to come alongside and blaze a new trail with me.
I find myself sleepy-eyed in spite of plenty of catch-up sleep this weekend. It was a serious pain weekend which sent me to bed often. The Lord did sustain me as always. Thanks to my prayer warriors, here at home and elsewhere I had some periods of relief. A delightful phone call from Barbara Huffman last night was a welcome distraction. I am not a blogger, let me re-phrase that, until today. I guess when one starts a blog, then she becomes a blogger. It took me years to do facebook, which for all its addicts, has connected me with many friends I'd lost contact with. I now enjoy checking my page and the newsfeed for tidbits of info that keeps me up to date, makes me laugh,or prompts me to pray.
I don't know where we're going with "Marcia Henry Today", but I invite you to come alongside and blaze a new trail with me.
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