Highs -n- Lows Living with the Disease

Another Beautiful Day! 
Paul's Dr appointment went good.  He is scheduled for a blood draw tomorrow so we are going to meet up with the boys for lunch afterwards.  Paul also has an appointment with the surgeon in February.  I think it will be a relief for him to finally get his right shoulder taken care of. 
After Paul's appointment we decided to stop at Outback to use up a gift card.  We had a nice time.  The lighting at Outback was perfect.  I took off my hat at the table.I felt normal if only for an hour. 

After eating we headed over to Sams to pick up some groceries.  Finally making it home at 7pm.  It was a long day.  I was very swollen and sore.  

I slept well and ready for a new day...I'm sore and swollen this morning...waiting for the medication to kick in.

I'm picking up Marian for breakfast this morning.  After breakfast, I pick up Kaylee for a trip over to visit grandmas in Faribault. 

So thankful for all I can do...

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Today's Bible Study

How We Can Relate to God

Read | Matthew 13:18-23

Scripture teaches that when one is born from above by the Spirit, that person becomes a child in God’s family. Such wording expresses the nature of our relationship with God: He interacts with us as a father does, and we should respond like loving, obedient children. God took the first step in the relationship by opening His family to us. Man’s initial response involves saying yes to Jesus and trusting Him as personal Savior. But even after accepting that invitation, we’re still responsible to respond in a way that keeps our fellowship with Him strong.

Our part consists largely in noticing when the Father is speaking so we can learn to become good listeners and obedient followers. That is why we need to spend time in the Bible, where the Father speaks clearly. Many pretend to be interested in hearing from God and yet invent excuses for neglecting His Word. Some say, “I read Scripture but don’t understand it.” Do you think God would write us an important message in a way we wouldn’t be able to understand? If you keep reading the Bible, the Spirit of God, who inhabits the believer’s heart, will give you understanding.

Once we are born into God’s family, nothing—not even sin—can destroy our relationship with the Father. However, disobedience can interrupt our fellowship with Him by breaking communication, in which case restoring broken fellowship is essential to spiritual growth (1 John 1:9).

Do you belong to God’s family? If so, are you obeying your Father? Obedience is crucial to a deepening relationship with our loving Creator.

Looking forward to another great day!