Friday, March 14, 2008

Blessings Friday: Reminders

Yesterday was a day of reminders.

I was reminded that life has its own way to slow you down when you can’t seem to do it for yourself. My medicines aren’t working so now I’m on new antibiotics. And today I get a CT scan for a nodule they’ve discovered in my left lung along with another x-ray of my ribs because the doctor thinks that I’ve broken two of them.



I’ve received lovely cards and emails from many of you. When I arrived home last evening tired and frightened after a day of more medical tests, these beautiful flowers from my friends Donna and David in N.C. greeted me. And once again, I’m reminded of the love for which I’m so blessed to receive.

So my china cabinet remains untouched despite my intent to clean it yesterday. And that’s okay. Today I’m looking at it as a reminder that it’s all right to do nothing; it’s okay to take care of myself instead of a china cabinet.

Thank you for the blessing of your friendship. Each time you leave a comment, I’m reminded that my life is full of blessings. I sincerely appreciate your visits to my blog and your presence in my life.

32 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hope you feel better soon!

Jennifer W. said...

Sending lots of good thoughts your way...

Anonymous said...

It's absolutely alright to do nothing, especially when your body demands it. I'll be praying for good results from today's test, June, and also that you'll be feeling rested and mended again soon!

dutchcomfort said...

Lots of good and healing thoughts are send to you! Take care!

SOINSPIRED said...

I hope the new antibiotic kicks in soon. Tests are so scary aren't they? While I was preparing for surgery about five weeks ago, they discovered a cyst on my liver and I had to have further tests. Mine was fine and I'm praying that yours is too!

Rosie's Whimsy said...

Oh, June, I am so sorry for your illness. We all want you to rest and take care of yourself. You are such a selfless person....always giving to others. Now it is time to take car of yourself....sending you .......

((((big hugs)))) Rosie

Alice Regan said...

Junie-Moon you deserve to just sit awhile and do nothing! The cleaning will always be there, but you need to take care until you are on the mend. I'm sending lots of good wishes and an angel to wrap it's wings around you until you are feeling better!

a pink-bee said...

Your in my thoughts and prayers.
Hope all turns out well. Your right everything can wait until you feel better :)
crystal
oxox

Piecake said...

Those are fantastic flowers!

Embrace the rest and take care of yourself. I'll be thinking good thoughts for you. (And I'm sure your China cabinet isn't too bad off anyway!)

Alison Gibbs said...

Thinking of you and wishing you well.
The china cabinet can wait, it's not going anywhere.
Take care.
Alison

Anonymous said...

Oh June, you are so right that the china cabinet can wait. Nothing is more important that your health. I will keep you close in my thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery.

rohanknitter said...

Sorry to hear this June! I hope your doing much better soon... You're in my prayers.

Celestina Marie said...

Hi June, I just found your lovely blog and so enjoyed my visit. I so hope and pray you feel better soon. Looking forward to visiting you again soon.
Celestina,
La Rea Rose

Anonymous said...

Oh nuts. I really hope that your scan turns out ok and that you are on the mend soon. I hope mentally and physically that you are back to yourself soon and will be praying for you, my crafty friend. Sarah

Alice said...

Thinking good thoughts and sending lots of healing energy your way. Relax girl, you are more important than a well organized, clean home.

Bean said...

Hope you're feeling 100% again soon, and you don't end up having any broken ribs, yikes! ((tons of warm thoughts headed your way))

Unknown said...

Oh wonderful June! I am sending prayers and warm thoughts to you! Yes, you are loved. And we love coming here to see what wonderful things are going on with you! Hang in there!
Love ya!
Robyn

Home ec new Haven said...

...sending extra prayers and happy thoughts your way.

Beth Leintz said...

June- Take good care, I'm thinking of you!

Anonymous said...

I hope you feel better soon. Try not to fret over the tests. Broken ribs are painful but they will heal in time. When I had pneumonia they found a nodule on my left lung. I had mris every three months for a year. But it's nothing no tumor , cyst or cancer. Just rest and take care of yourself. I always feel guilty when I get down so I know how you feel.I'll be praying for you !

Leslie said...

Praying for you, June. Get well soon. Glad to hear you are taking it easy. ~Leslie in tx

Anonymous said...

June I am sending up prayers for you sweets!
xo
mary
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Caleen said...

God Bless you Junie... You deserve a
time to rest and get better.. I hope you are up and at them soon!! Take Care and I will say a prayer for you.
I have tagged you over on my blog..
The Abc's of me.. Don't worry about it... No hurry!

Gumbo Lily said...

Junie, get well soon.
Prayers,
Jody

Sue said...

Junie,
I brought you to Mass with me, and offered up my Eucharist for you, my son, and dad, who are all ailing. I hope you find comfort and healing.

Paula said...

I said a prayer for you today. I hope you start feeling better soon.

iSew said...

I'm thinking of you June, good luck with all of this.bddbh

Mom IsAmagpie said...

Oh please take care of yourself, everything else can wait. It's terrifying waiting for results of testing. I had a nodule in my left lung in late 2006, and it really scared me. It turned out to be pneumonia, just like Anonymous. Hopefully you will have resolution soon. I will keep you in my thoughts.

Anonymous said...

June, I'm so sorry to hear that you're still not well. And yes, most definitely, it's perfectly fine to take care of yourself instead of tidying your china cabinet :-)

Be well.

Diane

Saucy said...

Dear June,

I'm sorry to hear you aren't well. Please take care of yourself, you mean so much to us.

I will be in your part of the world at the end of the month!! Maybe we can meet up - I owe you lunch!

Love and Hugs,
Sasha

Lena said...

Hi June,

I'm sending good thoughts your way each and every day, and am always hoping the very best will come your way, but I will make an extra special wish on the brightest star, especially for you tonight.

Take care.

Anonymous said...

I've been out of town and now sick for the last 2.5 weeks and just now catching up on my blogs. I hope things turned out well, I'll keep you in my prayers.

Hugs!!!