Continued Faith Alongside of Frustration

This past few weeks has truly required my faith but many times I have found myself beyond frustrated.  I haven't been able to go to the gym and only been able to get in a few short walks this past week.  I have been suffering through the longest and most irritating kidney infection which saps me of all motivation.  School is getting ready to start up in a couple of weeks and I will need all I have to accomplish grades and parenting once again.  I have an upcoming surgery the first week of school and a doctors appointment finally with a urology specialist this Friday.  With all the budget cuts it is harder and harder to be a chronically ill patient on state medical aid.  I can't believe how many medications and specialists are no longer available, making it difficult to get the care I seem to need.  The good part of this last few weeks is that I have not gained any of my weight back of this initial 30 I have lost.  Amazing!  I have missed out on much socializing but the longer I have been away, more are beginning to realize that they will just have to come to me.  I was blessed with getting to sit in on a new single mom's study this past Monday and I shall pray for Julie's continued growth and hopefully for her baptism soon.  The boys seem to be doing well but I know whether they will admit it or not out loud, this past few weeks has been difficult for them as well.  I know it is hard for them to see me struggle like this but as usual they handle it with such grace and patience which belies their youth. Thank you to all those who have had me in their prayers recently it has been so encouraging to know that you are all wishing me well and very much appreciated.  Till we meet again as I've heard it said in a favorite Irish Blessing of mine, may God continue to hold you in the Palm of His hand and care for you, may His face shine upon you and give you peace...