Friday, June 21, 2013

Highs -n- Lows Living with the Disease

Friday, June 21st

Good morning! Another beautiful morning :-) We are under a thunderstorm warning. Should be clearing out soon.
The temperatures are expected to be in the 80's and humid this weekend.  It's going to be really hot wearing my layers :-( 

I've been looking for long sleeve lightweight shirts and long skirts.These should be cooler for me to wear this summer.  I need to make sure they are UV protective also.  I found something you can put in your laundry to add UV protection to any clothing. 

Last night I decided to soak in the walk in tub with baby oil.  I only filled it up part way to prevent the biopsy area from getting wet.  Two weeks is the request to stay out of the tub, hot tub and swimming pool.  It's only been a week. I'm working hard to follow directions.  :-)
I also decided to put mayo in my hair over night to help bring out the oils.  I found some home remedy ideas for dryness...

Today, I pick Kaylee up from daycare at 11:30 and we are heading to Faribault to visit grandma Faye and grandma Gloria.  Grandma Gloria took a fall on Wednesday.  They said she didn't get hurt.  So thankful for that.  I thought we'd bring them a treat, a small ice cream cone.

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Moments of Weakness

Read | 2 Samuel 11:1-5

The Bible is filled with examples of men and women who sinned against the Lord in moments of weakness. These true stories—beginning with the account of Adam and Eve—are given to us for our instruction (1 Cor. 10:11). The Father wants us to learn from the mistakes of others.

Idleness allowed King David’s mind to contemplate adultery with Bathsheba. Weariness led Elijah to consider death preferable to life (1 Kings 19:4). Pride may have played a part in Eve’s listening to the serpent (Gen. 3:6), while lust may have prompted Solomon to desire many wives, including unbelievers (1 Kings 11:1-3). Add to these a sense of spiritual or emotional neediness and emptiness, and we have at least six situations that are fertile ground for temptation. In some biblical examples, enticement was resisted; in others, the individuals gave in. I’m certain every one of us can identify.

While there are many kinds of temptation, they follow a similar pattern. The eye looks, the mind desires, and the will acts. King David looked at Uriah’s wife, inquired about her, and then he acted. Another Israelite, Achan, who helped in the Jericho conquest, noticed all the material wealth, coveted it in his mind, and took what he wanted (Josh. 7:20-21).

No matter what’s creating vulnerability, each person is ultimately responsible
for his or her own actions. So in times of weakness, remember the word halt. Its letters can remind you not to let yourself become too Hungry, Angry, Lonely, or Tired. Most importantly, fix your attention on the Lord, draw strength from Him, and experience victory over temptation.

Another great day!

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