In-Between

Hello friends, they say patience is a virtue, but sometimes it feels more like a marathon you didn’t train for. Picture me carrying a heavy backpack walking up a hill that’s covered in molasses… Yes, that’s me! 

As many of you know, both my health and my blog have been stuck in “error mode.” There is the quiet, anxious wait for health results and physical improvement (that molasses is really sticky!), combined with a “STORAGE IS FULL” message here on the blog. It’s been a test of sanity to whittle down 13 years of memories just to keep things running. Between the diagnostic procedures and the 4-hour naps that never quite leave me rested, it’s easy to feel the weight of it all.

There is a specific exhaustion in the “in-between”, that space where you’re doing everything right, but still haven’t reached the “Ta-Daaaa!” moment. I’m still leaning heavily on a familiar promise:

“But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently.”  Romans 8:25 (NIV)

That hope is my fuel; it’s about persevering through the uphill molasses covered climb. (smile)I find peace in both prayer and meditation. Sometimes my prayers are eloquent; other times, they are just a whispered, “Help me get through this hour.” I know they are all equally heard.

I couldn’t do this without the unwavering love of my hubby. Whether he’s bringing me tea or those “light-as-air” scrambled eggs, he is a daily reminder of God’s grace.

Thank you to my lovely bloggy and online friends. Your comments, emails, DMs, and tech tips have been a true lifeline. Knowing you are in the trenches with me is incredibly healing.

If your hill feels extra molasses-covered today, please know you aren’t alone. Stay strong in your faith. Patience isn’t the absence of frustration; it’s the decision to keep moving forward despite it.

Wishing you all a day filled with HAPPY!

P.S> it’s Izzy’s birthday today! He is 14.

Note: While I can’t upload new images right now due to technical limits, I’ll be using favorites from my existing media library to keep sharing with you. (smile)