Here is a platitude, and a surprisingly comforting one, when one has been jolted into appreciating it: it is that this life is only temporary.
There comes a time when health scares of one kind or another become a feature of life, always there in the background, and sometimes flaring up with all the consequent distress. Up to now, there has always been a release of that distress, a relief when tests produce a negative result. Until the next time, when the worry and the uncertainty surface again.
I know how sweet God's comfort is when the tears come, and it seems - quite vividly - as though I am resting my head on His shoulder. God is beautiful, and God is good. He is more than good: He is Goodness. It is a most strengthening thing to experience this.
After the first scare, then the second and third, a certain resilience emerges. We are beginning to seize the day; time is precious. I have started to de-clutter our house. Just in case; one never knows. Please God, may my husband and I have many more years together.
The latest worry may, once again, be no more than that. But the odd prayer, now and then, would be much appreciated.
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My prayers will be orthodox rather than odd, but will fly heavenwards for you!
Many thanks, Ttony. The orthodox ones will be just right!
Prayer promised.
Thank you so much, Father.
I am also praying for you.
Thank you, Bob, that's very kind.
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