Amazing Grace

I had a hard time coming up with something to give up for Lent this year. Considering my diet is so restricted I couldn't do the typical food or drink. And then it hit me. For the next 40 days I will only listen to christian music. It has been two days and I am loving every second of Lent. I've never had that happen before! Usually I am struggling with my decision and I tell myself it is the sacrifice. This year I have a totally different view of this season. It is a season to remember that Jesus died for us. Jesus gave the ultimate sacrifice and no amount of giving up caffeine or facebook is going to bring me any closer to him. But, by devoting these days to songs that worship, praise, pray and inspire will certainly bring me closer. Love it!

Last month was a bit rough. I thought it was because of my stomach and I was sick the entire month. In reality, it was a side effect of one of the meds. It made me an emotional basket case. Dr A immediately took me off of it and finally I am back to feeling more like me (still having stomach issues but less fear). I also had a minor surgery last week and realized how lucky I am. So many people called, came by, texted and checked on me. I have this wonderful support system and they definitely showed their strength and the power of prayer in the past week. I am hoping that my checkups at the end of this month go well and we are on the right path.

It still blows my mind that in all that is going on I feel like a very lucky girl. I have never been a person who depended on luck because lord knows the only luck I've ever had was bad luck! But, here I sit. Blessed. Loved. Lucky.

And it all comes from one thing...Grace.