Over the past 11 months I’ve developed a habit that’s brought me great enjoyment and resulted in significant health benefits. Sadly I have to set it aside, at least for the time being.
This week’s article is influenced by a long-awaited appointment with a foot and ankle specialist, by the kindness of dear friends and by the powerful message delivered by our pastor this morning. Here’s a bit of background.
Months ago I began having a lot of pain and inflammation but determined not to give up I maintained my daily habit of walking for an hour. I was thrilled because the weight I needed to lose was coming off slowly but surely. My doctor was pleased, too. Problem was that the foot felt as if it needed to come off, too!
When I finally got a call to travel to Vancouver to see the doctor it was only the kindness of friends who removed some of the fear of travelling in the “big city” and helped reassure me all was well. After all, for the past three decades we’ve lived in rural areas, a small city and, now, in a geographically isolated community. I can’t express my gratitude to those who drove me to various appointments and helped me throughout those challenging two days.
It was this morning’s sermon that proved to be my spiritual “icing on the cake,” though. Teaching from the book of James, Pastor Sam reminded us that in spite of all that life may throw at us, God is faithful to hear and answer prayer.
“You have heard of the perseverance of Job and seen the end intended by the Lord – that the Lord is very compassionate and merciful.” (James 5:11)
Many have suffered more than I but I have proved that although life isn’t always good, He is.
