It seems that I have lost fall this year.  Surgery the end of September left me at home for a full four weeks before I felt good enough to get out.  Then just as I was beginning to move around with my normal energy and activities–illness hit!  Coughing, some fever, ague, and just plain lethargy.  The doctor sent lots of medicine for me to take as well as the over the counter cough syrup at night.  It took me a full week of home rest before I ventured out again.  Sometimes I wonder what God is doing!

I have noticed though that some changes have occurred in my thinking and feelings.  I no longer feel strange being alone in the house.  I feel comfortable.  I went through an identity crisis for a few weeks–but am now assured of my new identity in Christ as a woman whom He still plans to use for His glorious purposes.  He has renewed my heart.  He is developing a servant’s heart in me which I’ve never truly had.  He has assured me that all I must do is love Him and love others with His love and then I can serve as I please.  I am never alone for He is with me always.  Sometimes I wonder how this God I serve through Jesus Christ can love me so!  I am forever grateful that He does!