Yesterday I went to the doctor and got an antibiotic for an ear/sinus infection. I was grateful for the antibiotic, because I am a fan of taking medicine when I'm sick, but I have certainly had a lot worse ear/sinus infections.
I don't know what's happening in my body.
I have guesses and ill-formed google searches.
And another doctor appointment next week.
I'm happy to be home. Mark and Adam are the absolute best. They take care of me and take care of things. I appreciate my sisters and mom and Adam's mom and Braeden and Emma and their supportive phone calls.
I feel a little overwhelmed at times because I am a person who thrives knowing what is coming. I want to be prepared. I want plans.
What soothes my swirling brain is what has always soothed me and that is faith in Jesus Christ. The scriptures are replete with promises that even when things feel out of control, they really aren't. The Creator of the universe is at the helm and we really don't need to worry.
I didn't really write about it, but we had a great time in Seattle. On Friday, Janet and I had a five hour lunch at Kafe Neo. It's one of our places. We sat at a table outside and laughed and cried and laughed some more. Janet has cancer and she is somehow more beautiful with her headscarf. She has been refined and it did me so much good just to be in her presence.
Adam and I went to dinner with his boss and his boss's wife and Caden. (He works at WGU and has been on these trips with us before. I feel motherly toward Caden.) I was mostly really tired and feeling awful.
We enjoyed our time with Geri. Some of Adam's co-workers joined us and we went to Mukilteo together. We ate at The Diamond Knot and walked along the beach. I sat on some driftwood and took this picture.
The PNW in the summer is divine. They earn it the rest of the year, but summer is divine.
On Sunday we went to church with Geri and then the family all came over. It was great to see everyone and I was feeling pretty sick so I bowed out of a lot of it, but I was still happy to see them. Family time is great time.
Monday, Adam and Geri planned a perfect Thelma day for me. We went to Joyworks in Snohomish, which makes my heart sing. We drove down Grand Avenue and sat on a park bench overlooking the Everett Marina. It was beautiful.
The world is still beautiful, people are still loving, families are still game changers and the Gospel of Jesus Christ is still true.
Even when you're having a weird time.
2 comments:
I love you so much! Your pictures are beautiful!
You sure know how to express things Thelma. I love you too.
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