joy

Just one thing after another.
First, Bronchitis & Strep.
Second, Pneumonia.
Third, Pleurisy.
and now...? Shingles!!

It seems to never end. I am exhausted...I feel like I can't get better from one thing before another problem arises.

But I am grateful anyway...

I am grateful for the very fact that I have the stamina to get myself out of bed in the morning, go to school, then do hours of homework, then do it ALL over again (with these illnesses)... that is God Himself in action!

I am grateful that these illnesses aren't any worse---I've had it tough, but there are many who have it a lot tougher...there are so many who are struggling with long-term illnesses...there are so many people who are struggling with diseases, and there are too many who are fighting for their lives. My heart goes out to these people.....

I am grateful for a new semester, a new chance for new grades, new teachers, and new friends. It's tough...it's rigorous....but it's better than last semester. Nobody said life would be easy, just worth it! :)

I am grateful for my family and their constant support. Incredible parents who love me, provide for me, take care of me, and are my support system. They are amazing!

I am grateful for those who I am really really really missing....my aunt, Tewi. It's been over a month since I've seen her---and I'm not liking it at all. Thank God for texting, facebook, twitter, email, etc. And my grandparents as well, I haven't been able to see them in about a week and a half....and for someone who saw them everyday for months after their accident - that's a big deal. Hopefully this weekend!

I'm grateful that tomorrow's Friday, because I don't think I can go on any longer.

I'm grateful for naps...because that's what I am about to do.

I'm grateful for God's constant, consistant, never changing, totally powerful LOVE. Because that is the best kind of love that there is in this world. Without Him, I wouldn't be anywhere. My God is Mighty to Save...and He saved my life. So grateful.

I'm grateful for joy. 2010 hasn't been the most amazing thing ever, but I know it has been joyful. And I know I've quoted this a million times...but one more time won't hurt:
"My joy is not determined by what happens to me, but what Christ is doing in me and through me." -Pastor Steven Furtick, Elevation Church


Well. This is it. I'm grateful and refuse to not have joy. Have a happy Friday. :)