Understanding

Yesterday contained something new for me.  When I was at the doctor's office for my treatment, I had the opportunity to visit with others that are going through similar and yet different medical trials.  To be able to chat (even if it was just for a little while) about things that only they can understand - to have anyone in the same room as me that really get's it - it was such a blessing!  We were able to laugh about our situation while still respecting it and I can't say enough about how good that is for the soul!! 

Both sets of people I had the pleasure to talk to had been going through their trials for much longer than I have and that encouraged me to know that if they can do it, God will help me as long as it takes, too. 

Encouragement comes in many forms, sometimes it's a card or a surprise gift of gluten free lemon shortbread cookies (thank you Nedra - you are awesome!).  Sometimes it's an email to let me know I'm missed (thank you Joanna!).  And sometimes, it's the person, the stranger in the room, who just by being there and sharing what they've been through - it can be just what I needed when I needed it.  Thanking God today for the way He places people in my life and how it shows me just how much He loves me!