Sunday, October 4, 2015

Bell's palsy: Day 10: "I'll praise you in this storm"


It's Day 10 of my Bell's palsy. 
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After a week of intense physiotherapy, steriod and antiviral tablets and numerous supplements (at times, 30 tablets in one day), I strapped up my sagging face and lay down on my bed.  I felt battered and aching.  I pulled the heated wheat-bag closer and rested it against my cheek.  I closed my eyes and repeating the beautiful words that our Lord, Jesus had uttered on the cross:

"Father, into your hands, I commit my spirit..."
(Luke 23:45)

Although these were Jesus' dying words, they have become my mantra over the past ten days.  They symbolize everything about my faith.  This life is no longer about me - I have died to self.  It's about what the Father wants to make of me and my life.  I surrender. Each morning, as I open my eyes, these are the words I repeat:

"Father, into your hands, I commit my spirit..."
(Luke 23:45)

And amidst these storm, I will continue to praise my beautiful Lord, 
Jesus Christ....


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Dear reader,
The above song, by 'Casting Crowns', was sent to me by my beautiful, encouraging daughter, Robyn.  It has blessed me enormously.  I pray that it will bless you too.

With love, in Christ,
Caryl




5 comments:

  1. Dearest Carol
    Tears fell as I read this post. How faithful you are. Words fail me. God Bless you today. Thank you for sharing. You are strong, oh you are. Such an encouragement.
    With love
    Bren

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  2. Caryl, sending POTP as well. We have faith in it's power to heal.

    -Ruby and Otto

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  3. Your faith is so strong and will carry you through this Caryl. I hope the pain is easing some. The song is just beautiful.

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  4. We're sorry that it hurts. Sam says that he'll go for a walk with you.

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  5. You are God's " chosen one."
    Love this song
    love
    tweedles

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