Thankful Thursday

 

 

It's been a painful evening

 

I was working in my shop and had a spring come loose

 

Not sure exactly what happened, but received blunt trauma to my right eye

 

after a short period of intense pain, I opened my eye only to realize I couldn't see anything

 

I have much to be thankful for

 

Many praying family and friends

 

my eye doctor had office hours this evening and was able to fit me in

 

There is no visible tearing of the retina

 

I was able to get medicine to help start the healing process

 

my wife is a great nurse (and she didn't give me a hard time for doing something stupid!)

 

I've often said that no matter how bad my circumstances may seem, there is always something for which to be thankful.  This is a fine example of that truth

 

As I sat in the doctor's office waiting for the dilation drops to do their work, I began reciting Ps. 121

 

Thankful that I know where my help comes from

 

Thankful God is the creator of heaven and earth

 

Thankful God never slumbers or sleeps

 

Thankful He is my protector, my shield and the guardian of my way

 

I may not always understand His ways, but I know that He is good

 

I know that He holds me in His hand and there is nothing that can separate me from His love

 

So grateful for God's abiding presence, for His Spirit who indwells me and reassures me that I am His child

 

One of these days, I'm going to see Him face to face and worship in His presence forever

 

So thankful for that hope!