Wednesday, July 10th
Another beautiful morning. Cooler with temps in the 60's this morning. :-) So Nice
Paul and I have been discussing the appointment I had on Monday...comparing notes.
My test results didn't show DM. Not sure what that means...I guess I wasn't asking the right questions. :-(
If I truly don't have any form of DM that is a blessing but I do have something going on and it's affecting my skin terribly, caused my hands and feet to lock up, me to lose hair and fall. ???
What I think we got out of the appointment was I have a form of DM which will only affect my skin and it probably won't affect my muscle. GREAT NEWS!
The problem I have with my muscles is being caused by the steroid, Prednisone.
I question how much the steroids have affected the muscle versus the degree of loss muscle strength I am experiencing.
All clinical signs point to DM. The falling, weakness, the shawl, patches of red on my knuckles, elbows and knees.The punch biopsy results came back DM, the Drs at Olmsted, Winona and Gunderson all said it was DM.
Is there a form of DM that doesn't affect the muscles, only the skin?? If there is, what is it called??
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This morning I am thinking and praying for one of our neighbors who lost their daughter to anorexia yesterday.
Parents are suppose to leave this world before their child...so devastating.
Our kids have so many pressures in this world. How can we teach them that they are loved without giving them too much.
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Today's Bible Study
The Pathway of Peace
Read | Philippians 4:6-7
All of us have responsibilities—whether regarding work, family, community, or church—and we may rightly feel some concern about how to carry out these commitments. When our natural cares get out of balance, the result is anxiety.
Though Paul faced an inordinate number of trials (2 Cor. 11:23-28), he was able to say, “Be anxious for nothing.” He understood that anxiety reveals a lack of faith—it’s not possible to be worried while fully trusting God. Fretfulness also takes a toll by draining energy and dividing the mind. Besides that, disproportionate apprehension prevents effective service to the Lord by keeping one’s focus self-centered rather than God-centered.
To keep concerns in balance, we must present our requests to God (Phil. 4:6), who is ready, willing, and totally sufficient to handle every care we bring Him. We do this by . . .
• Prayer. The Greek word implies worship and appreciation for God’s attributes, not some panicky thought tossed His way.
• Supplication. Our cry of humility conveys total helplessness and dependence upon almighty God.
• Thanksgiving. We are to approach God without blame or complaint, but with gratefulness that He will ultimately use the difficulty for our good, as He has promised (Rom. 8:28).
Philippians 4:7 says that when we bring God our requests in this way, the result will be His wonderful, inexplicable peace. Realizing this, we should learn to go to Him first—not as a last resort.
Another great day!
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