 Well it seems some time since I've written - part of the reason is I've had no time to sit down, another part of the reason is that I really have been unable to sit down upright in a chair for the past week. Got an inexplicable pain in my lower back which began over the weekend and continued to worsen, till when I attempted to step out of the gate on Monday to go to work, my shaky legs would not carry me out the door. So I hobbled back into the house, and there I have been since... except for a "drama" visit that night to Alexandra A&E with Mark and my mum, where an x-ray could not detect what was wrong, but I will be going to a specialist tomorrow.
The doctor gave me a week of MC, and I ended up at home - very unexpectedly, and with the most unpredictable way of spending the week of my birthday, unable to stand or even sit upright without waves of pain shooting down my spine. Well, with each passing day it has gotten slowly better...till today I can finally sit up awhile to check my email and type this blog.
I have learnt very much these past two weeks that He is a God who gives and takes away. Blessed be His name! I have always thought that this was a scary verse, but then the one who said it was a godly man who had gone through many scary things - Job.
God has been so good to Mark and myself. The day we got our flat, my dearest little doggie Lady died. We had to put her to sleep as she had been suffering from fits for two days and I knew it was time for her to go. Nevertheless, I was very sad. She had been with us for the past 13 years. It still seems strange when I look out into the porch half expecting her to be there resting in the shade, but she isn't. And just a few hours before we took her to the vet to put her to sleep, we paid the first option for the flat.
It was truly a day of deep sorrow and great joy, all at the same time. And as I shared with my best friend FS, indeed it was a day of something ending and a new life beginning. We are very excited about our new flat. Can hardly believe it's ours - it really is everything I would have wanted. Overlooking the canal, not too high up a floor (I'm afraid of heights), lovely airy bedrooms and renovation mostly all done...
There have been many endings and beginnings in my life recently, and many more to come with our marriage soon. And God has been so good to provide me with many good things in the new beginnings. I think He knows I'm not very good at adapting to change. There's been so much good in the old, and because He is faithful, there will be so much good in the new. At the same time, I always ask myself - if God were to take any of these good things away, how would I respond? I am glad that for now I am still able to answer, His will be done... a very scary thought, but we are learning to approach the gifts our Heavenly Father gives us with open palms and open hearts. Blessed be Your Name, O Lord.
 | Am still learning to accept that verse "HE gives & takes away". Yes, this verse can be scary & challenging. Made my heart stopped a few times, haha :-P esp the past 4 yrs when life became more challenging, but I believe we as grow in knowing & trusting HIM as the giver of life, the CREator of every living thing, the FATher of the Fatherless & the lover of our souls, we will be able to see more value in this verse.
Hope ur back will feel better soon. Keep us updated so we can pray 4 u, sista. Take care ! |
 | jonyq wrote on Sep 13, '07 oo... Glad to know you're getting better. Take care! |
 | *hug*! :) thanks for sharing dear |
 | sue, it is scary. I wish I can say the same but I know I can't now. pls get better n I look forward to seeing you. have a good rest now. =p |
 | Thanks all for your hugs n well wishes :) feel so touched :) specialist said I probably sprained my back, thank God it's nothing more than that...undergoing physiotherapy to get the muscles and bones realigned :) one week more of MC but I shall see how, if well enuf will try to go back for awhile to work on Mon. Lots of love! |
 | hey there.. oh thank God its only a sprain..
but no vigorous activities or exercises eh...
get well soon.. |
| Thank God it's not more than a sprain. Please move around carefully & dun bend too much. Dun overstrain ok? Oh yes, physio will be good. Take care ! |
 | Dear Sue, pl take care...you've been running around and working too hard...time to ss..lll..oo..ww down, ya? |
 | oh dear i hope you are ok get better soon ok!!! i went for an xray too :D but not that kind.
anyway.... lady :( :'(( so saddening!!!! :(((( |
 | hi sue :) take care and hope you get better soon enough...am sad tt Lady's gone...such a part of our cg meetings at your place she is with her occasional 'singing' or 'howling' when we worship :) |
| Thanks Phay Yen and Wong Li and Seandra :) am feeling better and getting ready to go back to work on Mon. Back still hurts after a few hours of exertion but will go for more physio & cont taking medicine. |
| Good to hear that u r better. Do apply some ointment, it may not help u recov er but can ease the pain. Meanwhile, do take care. |
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