Yay, God! Yay, Doctors!
Today was a special day for me.
In 2023, I had eye surgery. I have enjoyed being able to do my computer work and reading without glasses. Though my crazy eyes developed scar tissue within 2 weeks and some sort of weird other condition on one eye, it has not made a noticeable difference in anything I’ve tried to do. My long range vision isn’t as good as I had hoped, but I only wear glasses for driving. All is good.
Today I made a mess as I painted bases for my trees of life that are still in the works. Thankfully, I had plastic beneath the wooden bases, but somehow my hands forgot to put on proper protection. I ended up trying mineral spirits, Dawn dish soap, and Skin So Soft before I finally took the white eraser to my hands. That rascal did the trick in record time!
I got tired of working on that before I got the mess totally cleaned up, but I’ll get ‘er done before bedtime. I decided to work on another set of items I hope to give as Christmas presents.
For a number of years, I have put aside doing any sort of cross stitch because I couldn’t see. Since the eye surgery, I have done other crafts but haven’t attempted the stitchery that would demand such close up work. Today, I changed that mindset.
I found old patterns of angels to make little ornaments. I searched for Aida cloth, found that and the appropriate thread. I had to pray in some Divine assistance to find my magnetic board. God is very used to me and my ability to misplace or lose things and then begging for help to find the missing items. Like I say, God takes care of children and fools. I’m His child and the other – I definitely qualify.
Anyway.
I got into a comfortable chair I have placed in my backroom in the sunshine. With all my supplies in a convenient bucket nearby, I began the new project.
I caught myself smiling like a goofball. Number one – I was making a Christmas ornament! Yay, Christmas time! Number two – I’ve always liked angel things – maybe I’ll claim that as my alter ego. But mainly, number three – I was smiling because I could see without a hitch!!!
No! Let me rephrase that! I was rejoicing! I thanked God. I asked God to bless the doctor and his staff who did my surgery and tended to me to bring me to this place of healing. I was one happy camper!
As I write this blog, I want to share the real source of my real joy.
Psalm 5:11 TLB. ‘Make everyone rejoice who puts his trust in You. Keep them shouting for joy because You are defending them. Fill all who love You with Your happiness.’
Psalm 16 TLB gives a take on joy from David’s standpoint. ‘The Lord Himself is my inheritance, my prize. He is my food and drink, my highest joy! He guards all that is mine. He sees that I am given pleasant brooks as my share! What a wonderful inheritance.! I will bless the Lord who counsels me; He gives me wisdom in the night. He tells me what to do. … Heart, body, and soul are filled with joy. … You have let me experience the joys of life and the exquisite pleasure of Your own eternal presence.’
May you experience God’s presence and His joy in your life today.
Blessings
Kara Beth
