THE START OF 2012 has been difficult for me. At the end of the year I was diagnosed with a stress fracture of my right knee, torn cartilage and benign cysts at the back of it. This meant that I have had to rest it – I feel as though I’ve had my wings clipped – and rest means keeping off it as much as possible. It has also meant that I have had to set aside all plans to return to Israel for any length of time.
My orthopaedic surgeon said that walking on the rough stone streets of Jerusalem would have aggravated my problem, although I am unsure of just how this would have begun. I return to the surgeon on 30th January for a review of the situation.
As though that was not enough, about 10 days ago I developed a severe cough and sore throat that left me quite debilitated, particularly at night. It was frightening coughing incessantly and gasping for breath. Although my doctor thought it may have been whooping cough, a throat swab showed that I have viral bronchitis. Whatever, the symptoms remain challenging. It may take time for this to resolve itself.
What am I learning through all this?
That no matter what I am going through, God is with me. No matter how uncertain the future – my God is with me. And He will never, ever let me down. He loves me, and He wants the best for me.
How I love Him – my LORD, and my God.
Making the most of 2012
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