God hath not promised skies always blue,

God hath not promised skies always blue,
Flower strewn pathways all our lives through;
God hath not promised sun without rain,
Joy without sorrow, peace without pain.

But God hath promised strength for the day,
Rest for the labor, light for the way,
Grace for the trials, help from above,
Unfailing sympathy, undying love.

God hath not promised we shall not know
Toil and temptation, trouble and woe;
He hath not told us we shall not bear
Many a burden, many a care.

God hath not promised smooth roads and wide,
Swift, easy travel, needing no guide;
Never a mountain rocky and steep,
Never a river turbid and deep.

But God hath promised strength for the day,
Rest for the labor, light for the way,
Grace for the trials, help from above,
Unfailing sympathy, undying love. 

 As I looked at the sky last night I was reminded of this poem. I had had a frustrating day - exhausted following our trip to London and unable to do anything that i had planned. It is so easy in those times to become frustrated and angry - I even said to Paul - I am never going to be better. How quickly I forget. How quickly I turn into a moaning, groaning minny!

But this poem reminds me - God didn't promise me an easy ride. He didn't promise me full health - he didn't promise me I would be completely well.

 But he did promise he would be here, he did promise me that I would know him whatever befalls. He promised me enough light for  today - for this step. He promised me grace and more grace even though I don't deserve it! Thankfully he promises me forgiveness when I forget and become grumpy and a new day  with enough light . I am wondering when I will stop forgetting and learn to live a day at a time. Just thankful for all that day brings - whatever it brings even if it is a bed day.

 This week - introduction to pilates, oncology appointment, mammogram results, dexa scan, coffee with a friend, swimming, cooking for party, flowers, some resting and a weekend with Ed and Chloe and an engagement party at Ed's mums, with a little wedding dress trying on as well.

 Sounds plenty busy!