"He reveals mysteries from the darkness
And brings the deep darkness into light."
Job 12:22
Awhile back, I used this verse in a post. This morning in my reading, I came across it again. It's interesting to me that it falls in the midst of a bunch of verses which are rather on the negative side about God's activity among men (you might want to read Job 12 to get what I mean). There in the middle of them is this very bright, illuminating verse. I like that. Kinda like life sometimes.
My doctor visit on Friday was good on a number of fronts.
First, my symptoms and situation are a puzzlement to Dr. Matt. When he prayed for me, he also prayed for wisdom for himself as he tries to figure out what's going on. I love that.
Second, he had some ideas about how to reduce the nausea. Eliminate some supplements, add others, change my diet.
Third, an herbal approach, which I have been pursuing, sits well with him.
Since the change in supplements beginning yesterday, I have had two much better days. Much less nausea and that is encouraging. I also slept really well last night, the first time in a couple of weeks. Simple blessings.
I also wanted to give you a brief update on Daniel and his family since the accident in July.
It has been a long haul for them. Daniel lost his job due to inability to work, was pretty non-functional most of the time and walked like an old man. In the process of going to chiropractors, massage therapists, physical therapists and neurosurgeon specialists, he gathered a lot of information about healing. About a month or so ago, he came across a book by Pete Egoscue called "Pain Free." He started doing the exercises for lower back and within hours he was doing better. Progressively over the following few days, he improved amazingly. He also discovered Kettlebell training, and is now swinging a 35 pound kettlebell with ease, is able to wrestle with his brother and son, and is walking normally again. Praise God!
Sarah delivered their daughter, Ava, on October 17th and will now be able to have MRI testing done to determine the state of her back.
The thing that is so encouraging to me, beside the fact that Daniel is getting well, is that if these exercises have had such a dramatic impact on him, I feel there is hope for me, as well. I am in the process of learning the Egoscue Method, and will keep you posted.
Thank you for your continued prayers. It has been a rugged few weeks, and it is awesome to have had some relief in these past 2 days.
Bless you, each one.
