Yippee!!! A Map!

 I am not sure when it happened, but sometime in my life I developed a love for maps. I love looking at maps of cities, ancient maps, historical maps, etc. Seeing maps helps my brain organize information. When I travel to a city, I love memorizing a map and having it stored in my brain.

At Bible study a few years ago, a very kind person brought some maps of the Middle East for me to have. Another member of the Bible study laminated the maps, and the maps have been happily making their appearances at almost every Bible study.

My love for maps must have made itself known to a relatively new member of Bible study. We were talking about Masada National Park in Israel. This week, she brought a pamphlet and map of the ancient site. She allowed me to take home the material so I could view at my leisure. I am so excited!!! I can't wait to study it!

A Perfectly Planned Appointment

Once a month, I have to travel 45 minutes to the laboratory to have my blood drawn for my monthly blood tests. These tests are needed to calibrate my IV nutrition called TPN. My monthly blood draw should have been last week, but with Independence Day (and I was having a lousy week of health), I told my infusion pharmacy I would have the tests done this week.

Every few months, I have an appointment to see my doctor. I never know when the appointment is. I am always told I will be called with the date and time. That never happens. Today, I thought I would call and check to see when my next appointment is. The receptionist informs me the appointment is tomorrow. I am thunderstruck.

Tomorrow!? Well, that works for me. I was planning on getting my blood drawn on Thursday, but tomorrow will work. My doctor and the lab are right across the hall from each other. I am glad I waited until this week to get my lab work done. I will be able to get everything accomplished in one visit to the medical center
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How I spend my holidays…

As I scroll through social media, I see people at picnics, parades and fireworks celebrations. It looks like so much fun. People are smiling. Food is abundant, and everyone looks so relaxed.

I often wish I could join the people on my computer screen. I wish I had the energy to spend a day (or weekend) playing games and chatting with friends. Unfortunately, I don’t have the energy to leave my home.

Instead, I spend the day (like most other days) in bed. I push through fatigue and exhaustion. When it is time for fireworks, I stay home and watch a fireworks display from another community on television.

As my eyelids are heavy with sleep, I reflect back on previous holidays in which I was well enough to leave my home. As I drift to sleep, I ask God when I will be well enough to once again enjoy celebrations with family and friends.