It has been a while since I have posted. I have been overwhelmed - both good and bad.
Bad - still not getting much sleep. Not much sleep leads to not getting things done - which leads to items I need to do get caught up on. Do I sound like a broken record?
Sleeping pill - here I come tonight!
I emailed a friend this morning and she said, "I am so sorry...insomnia is horrible. Don't feel guilty about sleeping during the day....you cannot maintain your health without sleep. It isn't a luxury...it is required." I think I am going to write that on a post-it note on my vanity.
Funny side story: At Memorial Hermann Hospital (the first one) my doctor came to check on me in the because I had the afternoon off from any procedures and had some free time. I told him I was having someone from the spa come and give me a hand and foot reflexology massage and a manicure. He laughed and said , consider yourself a "Lady of Luxury" now. The entire floor of nurses, etc. did not even know they had a spa where people would come to your room and give you a treatment!
Which leads me to the good - I am overwhelmed by the amount of people who have sent encouraging comments on my blog and via email and sent me cards and flowers and edible arrangements, etc. - not to mention the meals. Thank you all so much! Please know that your thoughts and prayers are truly cherished. Along those lines, please bear with me if I have not responded to an email or something yet. I am looking at my AOL account now and I have 927 emails I need to respond to and intend to attack tonight (and some that I would like to pray over before responding).
Life Application Bible: In the notes of Mark's profile, it says under lessons from his life, "Encouragement can change a person's life."
New Living Translation: Hebrews 12:1 "Therefore since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us." Notes from the Life Application Bible about this Hebrews verse: "Others have run the race and run and their witness stirs us to run and win also. What an inspiring heritage we have!"
P.S. Praise: found my Jesus Calling book!
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Dawn, know that I am praying for you constantly. Your precious mother and I lift you up when we are together, and I continue to do so daily. My heart is with you both. I do know this for certain, you are truly a remarkable woman of faith and an incredible inspiration to so many people. Thank you for your boldness and sweet spirit. Your honesty makes you so genuine. Your love for the Lord will change lives. In Christ, Leslie Moritz
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ReplyDeleteHope you're getting more sleep and I don't think anybody is expecting you to respond to all the emails! Your job now is conserving all your energy for your health and your boys! Just want you to know we are thinking about you and praying for you out here. Surely the outpouring of 900 plus emails is a testament to what a positive impact you have on many. Take care and rest.
Holly Edge Booth
Dawn,
ReplyDeletewe are praying and believing. I love you. Your words are an inspiration.
Hi Dawn - Thinking of you today. I hope you had a good day. Kendall said she say you at the football game. I know that must be fun watching the boys!!! The girls are playing soccer. Court plays for Chapelwood and Mer and Marg for SBMSA. Soo fun to watch them. Praying for you - have a great Wed. Love - Kim
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