“I have given skill to all the skillful, so that they may make all that I have commanded you. “ Exodus 31:6
“O Thou who art the all pervading glory of the world, we bless Thee for the power of beauty to gladden our hearts. We praise Thee that even the least of us may feel a thrill of the creative joy when we give form and substance to our thoughts and, beholding our handiwork, find it good and fair. “. Walter Rauschenbusch
Focus on where he is, and what's happening for him there, and on the things you have. I know, it's always easier to say than do, but counting your blessings really does help. My friend would start a thankfulness list, any time there was sadness or tragedy. She went through the loss of a daughter, a major stroke her husband suffered, and the loss of a DIL at the birth of her grandchild. She never lost her faith that God was in control, and was a great spiritual example, as I'm sure you are, too. Thank you for being real and letting us know how to pray for you, God bless, pokey
Have you read My Stroke of Insight by Jill Bolte Taylor? (there is a great TED video by her too) (can't post link--you can google her name and got lots of info)
part of the book is personal --but she is a neuroanatamist, and know how the brain works.. and much of her book is about WHAT worked for her--(and she complained, much of what was offered was UNhelpful--and why)
recovery from a stroke is slow progress, and it can be hard to remember that being able to take 2 mouthfuls of food today is progress if yesterday you could only take one.
It is also a very spiritual book--her stroke helped her see the world in a totally new way...one more connected with higher forces (she does not advocate any one religion, but the sense of oneness and how oneness and love are how we connect to god.)
I am glad you know the 'comforter'. He is all you say and more. My hubby is napping so I thought I'd run in here and get online for a bit. You are my first stop...smile. May every passing day bring you closer to getting your dh home again.
Focus on where he is, and what's happening for him there, and on the things you have. I know, it's always easier to say than do, but counting your blessings really does help.
ReplyDeleteMy friend would start a thankfulness list, any time there was sadness or tragedy. She went through the loss of a daughter, a major stroke her husband suffered, and the loss of a DIL at the birth of her grandchild. She never lost her faith that God was in control, and was a great spiritual example, as I'm sure you are, too.
Thank you for being real and letting us know how to pray for you, God bless, pokey
Have you read My Stroke of Insight by Jill Bolte Taylor? (there is a great TED video by her too)
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part of the book is personal --but she is a neuroanatamist, and know how the brain works.. and much of her book is about WHAT worked for her--(and she complained, much of what was offered was UNhelpful--and why)
recovery from a stroke is slow progress, and it can be hard to remember that being able to take 2 mouthfuls of food today is progress if yesterday you could only take one.
It is also a very spiritual book--her stroke helped her see the world in a totally new way...one more connected with higher forces (she does not advocate any one religion, but the sense of oneness and how oneness and love are how we connect to god.)
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I am glad you know the 'comforter'. He is all you say and more. My hubby is napping so I thought I'd run in here and get online for a bit. You are my first stop...smile. May every passing day bring you closer to getting your dh home again.
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