Chronic Fatigue is a sleep-stealer. All day I look forward to going to bed, only to find once I’m there that I can’t fall asleep. I begin to drowse, then jolt suddenly awake. So I pull out the book I’m reading (currently the Wizard of Oz series – not too stimulating, right?), read and watch the clock inch toward midnight – and beyond.
Finally I do sleep only to find it difficult to wake in the morning. Get out of bed? Why? The cats on the other side of the door offer encouragement along with some patent lies (“Our food bowl is EMPTY!) and some truths (“We miss you!)
This doesn’t happen every night, of course. Just often enough to discourage me.
This morning was one such day. Sleep problems aggravate the dizziness so when I was finally up I was moving slowly and holding on to furniture. I glanced at the outdoor thermometer (yes, we had frost last night) and the hygrometer (34% – I’m going to need to start a humidifier today).
And then, as I turned to leave my room, this poster caught my eye. And the Tim Botts calligraphy of Jeremiah 29:11 spoke loudly and clearly:
In my sleep-deprived, dizzy state. life feels like a disaster. But God disagrees. He says there are good plans for me and that my future is full of hope. It is going to be okay because God says it will.
Blessings like a roof over my head, plenty of food, water, safety and security, and a warm bed.
And coffee. Don’t forget coffee!
Oh, Pam. I sure needed to hear this today. Since I retired last year, my body seems like it’s falling apart. Well actually I knew I needed to retire. because I was having a difficult time doing my job as well as I should have. I am daily aware of my blessing but focusing on what is to come puts a smile on my face. Thank you for that.
And thank you for the continued work you do .
God Bless,
Janet
So good to hear from you. Thanks for your encouraging words.