Provision

I had no clue what is was like to be a Millwright wife when i met Greg. But boy have i learned. It is full of uncertainty and changes. So many jobs don't last as long as promised and some last so much longer.
We are currently in AL, When we came down here, it was for 12 weeks. That was in October 2009. :) Prior to that, work was scarce. But through it all, i have found that God has really taken care of us. Doors have opened just in the nick of time.
I never imagined how incredibly thankful i could be to have such a trying life. God has really taught me to trust Him. We have always had what we need, and some of what we want. Worry doesn't help. That is for sure. But trusting that the Lord has a plan. He has a way. And you know, it hasn't always been a path i would want to take. But I have learned so much.

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Sickness

This is an issue that I have really struggled with in the past, and find myself struggling with again.

When I first got sick, I was told by well meaning Christians, that it was my fault. I had sinned. Or I didn't have enough faith in God and if I would only believe enough, I would be healed. Now, I am not doubting that God can heal. I know He can. If He chooses. And I am not sick because I sinned. My sins are as far away as the east is from the west. I am sure there a lot of factors that led to where things are now.

But, none of that changes the fact that I am here. So what do I do? Hate myself because of things I have done in the past? No. Pretend nothing is going on and ignore so I SEEM spiritual? No. I think it takes more courage to face it and address it. Any kind of illness. Mine is physical. And emotional. The toll of the physical problems, and honestly, having pretty much no support in dealing with it except judgment, is hard. There are some days I wish I had people that really understood, or at least wanted to.

I am so very blessed to have an amazing husband. He is as supportive as he can be. That man is much more than I ever could have dreamed to ask God for. (See, He keeps His promises......Ephesians 3:20) :)

I really try to be "tough." But I have found the last few weeks that talking about things helps me deal with it. I have no desire for pity. Or anything even close to that. What I do want is to inform and educate about chronic illness. Not everyone is healthy. But it is possible to live a life full of joy in the face of trials. If my story can help even one person find some hope, know they are not alone, then I will shout it from the roof tops. I had someone tell me that others probably feel as alone as I do in their problems and need hope.

Now, I am taking every step I know to correct my problems. I eat a really healthy diet (most of the time). I exercise when physically able. I get regular massages and try to manage stress. I also take medication to try and lessen the damage from the disease.

I have come to a conclusion lately. I KNOW God has a plan to use everything I have gone through. HE can be glorified through my trials. I will keep my head up and keep moving forward. I am hoping to be able to do more for Him this year. I feel really strongly about that.

fresh start

So, I have had so many people tell me i need to do a blog........well, i am going to give it a shot :)
So, here is a little background on me......I am Katie, the wifey of Greg. We have three wonderful dogs. I am a child of God, saved by grace through Jesus Christ. I have a rare autoimmune condtion, Behcet's Disease, that I sometimes struggle with. I LOVE coffee. And ice cream.
Think i will leave it at that for tonight!

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