Last month Steve was gone for 2 weeks on an elk hunt (which was a success-yeah Steve!!). My girls and I were by ourselves, which usually is no problem. But, I developed an emergency medical condition that required emergency treatment. My fleshly nature is very independent and asks for nothing. I was in need of help and simply refused to ask for it! Luckily, I have some great neighbors and friends (thanks Stacy!) that “pushed” themselves on me and told me they were going to help. Who am I to think “I do not need anyone or any help!” God revealed to me (ONCE again) that is PRIDE=sick, ugly, gross pride in my heart. Too think I do not need help from the body of believers!! YUCK!! I did need help-I needed a lot of help!  But I simply refused the help that was offered.  

Proverb 16:18
“Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.”

I do not want to fall because of my pride. I do not want to have a haughty spirit.

God allows things to happen in our lives. I believe this first E.R. visit happened in my life for several reasons. #1. To knock me down off my pride. And #2 to have a chance to witness to my Jehovah Witness neighbor. Stacy Bundy and I spent 5 hours in the E.R. talking and sharing with my neighbor about THE TRUTH. What a precious time that was. Hopefully the Holy Spirit translated my muddled word into coherent words in spite of pain medication.

Romans 8:28
“And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.”

After the first emergency scare-a week later I was back in the E.R. with news that I had a “could be fatal” blood clot in my left lung. I was hospitalized for 5 days as the Dr’s tried to determine where the clot was coming from. To this day, they still do not know where it came from-they may never know. Even as I sit there and write this, I am “not understanding God’s ways”. I know HE is all sufficient and all knowing. God will reveal to me, in HIS time, what lessons are to be learned.    In the meantime, I am going through the Book of Psalms praising God for being my ROCK and my FORTRESS.  I am thanking God for a second chance at life...So many things to be thankful for…...so little time……

Galatians 6:10
“Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.”

We are called to do good to one another AND accept that good that is being done.

I am a part of an amazing Body of Believers! I felt so loved and nurtured the last few weeks. Thanks for all the prayers, cards, yummy food, and help with my
family.

Recovering (hopefully quickly!),
Jennifer Myers
Children’s Director