Highs -n- Lows Living with the Disease

Thursday, June 20th

This morning is sunny and lows in the 60's...a little muggy out. The humidity is up...

Another morning of swelling, shooting pains and eye drainage.  Waiting for meds to kick in. Are these symptoms because I went out yesterday or my diet...something I ate???? I cheated alittle...I ate something that wasn't on my experiment list.

I went to get a pedicure and manicure yesterday.  I decided to get the jell polish...everytime they put a coat of polish on I put my hand back under the lights.  By the time I was done my hands turned red...the patchy red around my knuckles.  :-(  Having my nails done makes me feel good.

This week I started a new experiment. I'm eating oatmeal, egg whites, almonds, crasions, raisons, sun nuts and drinking water & coffee.  I will add additional fruits and veggies as I test how I am doing.
I have continued to stay away from milk, most
sugar and anything in the night shade family.
My goal is to find foods I like to eat and that doesn't cause any inflammation...

This morning I'm running down to Winona to pick up my medicine and to get the oil changed in my car.  This weekend we are going up north fishing.

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Led by the Shepherd

Read | Psalm 34:9-10

As our Good Shepherd, the Lord fills many roles. Yesterday, we saw Him as a pardoning shepherd. He is also a providing shepherd—He knows our necessities before we even ask for help, and He delights in meeting those needs (Matt. 7:9-11). In practical terms, that means He knows what we need physically, emotionally, and spiritually. And He is already at work, achieving and providing things that we may not even have thought of as yet.

Not only does God provide for us; He’s also a protecting shepherd, who defends us from attack. In verse 4 of Psalm 23, notice what comforts the writer—the Lord’s rod and staff. Ancient shepherds used these two implements to defend their sheep from vicious animals seeking a quick meal. God goes ahead of us, clearing our path of the Enemy’s snares.

It is important to note, though, what Psalm 23 does not say. As much as we might want to avoid hard times, this passage doesn’t tell us that God will lead us around the “valley of the shadow of death.” Rather, He leads us through it (v. 4). This means that God’s plan often requires us to walk through painful circumstances, facing those shadows and dark places in our lives. However, in the midst of the rough journey, we can remain confident by keeping our eyes on the Shepherd, who leads us safely home.

Have you experienced the Lord’s provision, only to fall into subsequent doubt and fear because of loss or hardship? He has not left you. God remains your Good Shepherd, leading you through the darkness and into the light, where He is.

Another great day!