‘I
don't have to know all the answers. I just have to know that God knows, that
he's good and that he loves me.’ Rick Warren – Pastor of Saddleback Church
I needed to hear this today.
I am still struggling with feeling unwell after last week. I am also struggling
with more pain in my hands and feet and we are beginning to wonder whether the
rheumatoid (RA) part of my autoimmune is creeping back. This would explain why
my evenings have been getting worse recently. It is so hard to describe the
tiredness that comes with RA – it is like having the early symptoms of flu
where every bone aches and everything takes too much energy, along with a
general feeling of nausea which leads to sickness if I don’t rest. I have a GP
appointment next week and I will ask her to refer me back to see my rheumatolgy
consultant. So we shall see. It may mean I need to go back on methotrexate to
stop the damage to my joints. Although we will have to check that with the
renal team so that we don’t damage my kidneys any further. As ever nothing is
simple with me! Pain killers are also tricky as I can’t take many usual tablets
without causing problems for my kidneys. Thankfully paracetamol are ok.
Sorry to hear you are feeling so poorly. It is very comforting to know that God knows the answers and we don't need to but it doesn't take away the immediate pain. Thinking of you loads. xxxx
ReplyDeleteThank you Rebecca - you are right but I am learning (slowly) that self pity only makes everything worse! Feeling a bit better today so thankful for new days. Ax
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear you are feeling a bit better. The keys to contentment are so good too but also quite hard to put into practice. As you say though, in the long run, if you can do it you are bound to feel so much better about everything. Contentment in the difficult times is certainly a worthwhile goal. Thank you for continuing to inspire me and I am sure many others with the things you are dealing with/learning. You are a real blessing. xxxxxx
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