Thankful

Well for the past 6 days I have been overcome by the migraine monster.  I have suffered from pretty bad headaches for over 20 years now and although they steal my joy and family times...I still can give thanks for them.

These past several days have been no different from the many ones before.  Sick, in bed, taking meds for the pain, taking meds for the belly that is now aching due to the meds for the headache.  What a vicious cycle!

One thing that I can truely say that is good during these times, is that my prayer time is constant.  I have been awake all night before and as I try to be still and position myself in a way to find the best comfort, I pray.  I don't just say little prayers...I PRAY!

I have a journal with many, many names in it.  If I have said to you that "I will be a prayer warrior" then you better know I do just that.  I have been in prayer throughout many nights, with no sleep at all.  When I think about it, all night seems so LONG and yet after getting through a night of prayer and looking back on it..it really amazes me how it's really not that long.

I take these times to try to escape the pain I am in and get my mind to focus on those around me.  For years now I have begged God to heal me of my headaches, but the other night I began to wonder...would I be praying this way if things were different?  I want to believe that I would, but I can't say for sure.

I have been given so many things to be thankful for, reminded of how faithful my God is to me and my family.  One huge thing is my hubby just hit his 6 month mark since his car accident.  But not only those big ones should we be thankful for...I give thanks for the rain that made my grass green again, for new babies in the family, kids, my son's car to keep running...the list goes on and on!

Be thankful in everything, the hidden blessings will show up when you LEAST expect it.