I had a couple of good days this week. My physical therapy appointment was on Friday. After my session, my therapist and I planned to
go to dinner. It is very difficult for me to make
plans now, because I never know, if I will feel good enough to keep
them. Since my Interstitial Cystitis (IC) diagnosis, I have had to slow down on everything. I am thankful that I did feel good enough, on that particular day, to go eat with her.
I told her that she still acts like such a
“newlywed.” She has been married for a couple of years already. She
told me how she longs to keep that "newlywed" feeling. But as we all know,
people change. However; we talked about how marriage is a commitment
and our love should grow stronger over the years. She inspired me to
do things that will help the bond in my own marriage. I enjoyed my
time with her so much. I am so thankful for my good days!
Earlier in the week, I went to the
doctor. On my way home, I stopped by the pharmacy. I happen to be
walking in at the same time this dear, sweet couple from my church.
I said “hello” to them and she said “hello” back to me. She
was not overly friendly, but I thought maybe she may not recognize me.
After all, I had on my shorts and running shoes (purely for
comfort...not running, lol.) and not my dressy clothes.
They were also picking up a
prescription, but they had to wait a bit. As I turned to leave, I
wanted to tell them “bye.” She said “Barbara, I want to
apologize to you for being mean.” I didn't think she had been mean
at all!
Just from his actions, I have known
that her husband has Alzheimer's disease. No one has ever told me for
certain, but I recognize the behavior. My Dad had Alzheimer's and I
have had a small glimpse of what the primary caregiver goes through
and it is not easy!!!
I told her that everyone has bad days.
It broke my heart to think of the struggles that she might be going
through. I sat down and talked with her a few minutes, because I
know she needs encouragement. As we finished our conversation and I
walked away, I thought about how all my troubles seem so small compared to
what some people are going through!
This couple has been going to my
church, since I was a young girl. They seem like such a sweet
and thoughtful couple. They walk hand in hand as they leave the
church...oh, so sweet!
It really amazed me that she cared
enough to want to apologize to me. After all, I can only imagine
what she is going through on a daily basis. I felt her love and
compassion. She is always with her husband to hold his hand and to
guide him. I believe God was showing me through this woman that He
is always beside me to guide me no matter what.
The song below is about finding faith
in every day life. If we don't feel Jesus beside us, then we have
moved. He isn't always found in the obvious...oh no my friend.! Sometimes we have to lift our eyes up and focus on Him. Sometimes
that means we need to slow down our busy lives and have the faith to
trust in Him. He is always there for us and will always be there for
us, if we only take the time and look for Him.
"Jesus In Disguise" Brandon Heath
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Another amazing post!!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you liked it! I enjoyed our time together so much!
ReplyDeletebb, I love the video by Brandon Heath. When I saw the image of the red Gibson guitar, I was hooked. It looked black at first, but turned out to be a red one like the lead guitarist used to play in the band I belonged to as a teen rebel. I even think it is the same model.
ReplyDeleteI focused on the guitar at first, but I also like the song and the performers. This is my kind of song, because I feel as if Jesus is in disguise most of the time. I think so often we feel as we can put Him in a little box and keep Him beside the bed, but he is "Mean and Wild" like the title of a book that was given to me by a certain sweet person.