| | Sickness seems to be filling up my days. Sickness and feelings of "why am I sick in Colorado?" and "I should be cleaning my house, but....ugh" and "Oh great, I have to call in sick...again" and many such similar not so fun feelings.
I was so lonely last night that I called Knepps up and asked if I could hang out at their place for the evening, despite feeling sick. Of course they said they'd be delighted and they'd come pick me up, because they're just that nice. I rushed around to get ready, cause I was still in pajamas, being sick and all.
A car pulled up. Were they here already? Feet pounded up the stairs. "Emily?" a voice called.
I opened my door. And there was Brenda, part-time thrifty part-time school teacher, with a vase in her hand.
A vase containing three red roses.
"These are from me and God," she said. "I don't know what you're going through. I don't know if you need flowers because you're having a bad day or to celebrate a good day, but God told me I was supposed to bring you flowers."
It was so beautiful.
She left then, and I continued to frantically dress and comb my hair. Turns out there was no need to do it frantically, as Knepps still weren't here, so I sat down and read the card. This is what it said:
Emily,
...may God surround you with His PEACE that passes all understanding.
If you're at all like me, you've probably wondered why you can't just be healthy again. You're tired of watching your diet, and looking out for mold in the house. Well, I want you to know you've inspired me a lot. Your optimistic view of life is very encouraging, thank you. May God give you rest, as you continue to trust Him.
I love you girl.
Praying for you
-Brenda D.
"And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus."
Philippians 4:7
I cannot tell you how encouraging it was. I went off to Knepps with a happy feeling in my heart.
After I got home I was thinking, again, about all the things I need to do, wondering how on earth I'm going to get them done.
Then I looked at my red roses.
"God sent me roses," I thought, "he really is in control after all, huh?" And as the peace of God which passes all understanding filled me, I fell asleep.
This morning I woke up feeling horrible. I called in sick....again. Oh great. Where is my life headed, really?
Then I glanced up at my roses.
God is in control, after all.
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