Keep The Faith
“The true test of walking in the spirit will not be the way we act but the way we react to the daily frustrations of life.” ~Beverly LaHaye~
~~~Nothing like an incurable disease to test your spirit. Living with Lupus is a daily cycle of “what if’s.” The constant uncertainty of not knowing how my body is going to behave on any given day is, of course, very challenging. Add to that, being sick since the beginning of the New Year, I could become a yucky mix of sadness and frustration. I am trying not to be either. I have been praying to God to guide me through this time of my Lupus “what if’s.” That time where I have to surrender to the idea that I am not as powerful as I want to be over my earthly body. But, I decided it is time to rejoice in my life and to be thankful for all the Lord has given me.
~~~Fun fact time 😊 I learned to play the flute at just 6 years old. I still have my flute and will pick it up on good days and play. I have my ears to hear myself play beautiful melodies and songs. I love art and culture. My travels in the Navy have allowed me to pick up gorgeous pieces from each country I visited. My civilian job (when I was healthy) was managing a music store. I have met some famous people. LLCoolJ, Queen Latifah, Carlos Mencia, and Gloria Estefan just to name a few. This was before camera phones, wished I had selfies of those!! I love dogs. I have the cutest 7 pound black Pomeranian named Río. He is my best friend and my emotional support dog. He goes with me almost everywhere.
~~~So, while the Wolf is trying to test my faith and damage my spirit, He will never win under any circumstances. The Wolf will keep trying but that will just make me stronger and more grateful in the end. Even on continued bedrest, I will remain positive. Hey, “What if” tommorow I am healed? “What if” God decides to use me to do His will somehow someway?” “What if” there is a cure for Lupus someday?” “What if” there was a way to stop the pain? There can be good “What if’s” too!!! 🦋🦋 #lupusmariposa® #dailywhatifs #canbgoodorbad #keepfaithclose #keepGodcloser
