Sunday, May 6, 2007

Learning to slow down

Overall today was a very uneventful day. The pain was considerably less than what it has been. Praise God! I will say that this process of being in the hospital is helping us both to slow down a bit. An example was earlier this evening. There were two visitors who came to see us. Beth had gotten up from the bed and walked out into the waiting area a little too fast, more like she would have just a couple of weeks ago. This time, however she got a little lightheaded which scared her and then she proceeded to get anxious. We got the nurse, took some vitals to make sure she was okay and brought her back to the room. Needless to say, she was a little shook up. So, we are somewhat learning what it means to slow down and to not always be in a rush.

Another thing we are learning is the difference between something being black or white and the possibility of things being gray. This is tough for both her and I in our lives. We are quick to assume one thing when something happens, and then expect that assumption to happen. However, in reality as we experience hard things, especially pain, things are not always black and white. There is a possibility of gray. There is the possibility that things may not always turn out as bad as we think and to know that there are other options besides the direction in which our minds go. I don't know if this makes any sense to you all, but I know that this is something I am learning through this and my own healing process.

We thank you again for praying. Take care and have a good night. We will update you tomorrow how the night goes.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Thank you for the updates. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Anonymous said...

HEAVENLY FATHER: I lift up Dale and especially Beth today into Your Holy Presence. As humans, we do not know all the details of what is going on with Beth, but in Your omniscience, You do! Touch Beth today. Bring relief from the pain. Bring peace instead of anxiety. Bring healing to her in every way. Use these circumstances to bring honor and glory to Yourself. IN JESUS' NAME, AMEN!