In October of 2012 I got a headache, it was nothing out of the ordinary, until 2 months later I still had it. From Oct 2012 until April of 2013 I struggled and fought with a chronic headache. That equates to five and a half months of chronic pain. I slept a lot. I went to physical therapy. I lost weight unnecessarily. But I sought Christ, I sought joy. I learned more than I ever thought possible. So I want to take time to reflect on the good of 2013.
- I found healing from my headaches
- I was able to attend daily mass for 5 months and frequent confession and adoration
- I got a job in a hospital
- I experienced healing in my relationship with my mom
- I experienced healing in my relationship with a dear friend
- I started going back to school full time.
- I stopped needing 12 hours of sleep a day
- I got all A's my first semester back
- I learned the importance of taking care of myself
- I learned to find joy in the little things in life
- coffee steaming in the sun
- sun shining in through a window
- bubbles while doing dishes
- warm hugs
- I learned to find God in the daily grunge of life.
- I learned about what it means to me to be a woman
- I was blessed with a wonderful small group
- I found a ministry that I love doing
- I discovered my passion for female ministry
- I found how much I love caring for patients
- I realized more of my own gifts and talents.
So I ask you - what are you grateful for? What made 2013 a good year for you? How will you rejoice? What has the Lord taught you and how have you grown?
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