I am on double doses of antibiotics to fight the infection in my arm. The antibiotics are working in that the infection is healing. But they have some not enjoyable side effects ... primarily nausea for me right now. I know it is worth it, but the process of healing can sometimes be complicated.

As I have reflected on that I have been reminded of how life is so often complicated. There is usually layers of "things" going on. I know that is very true in my own life right now. From asthma, surgery,  the death of my car, the mounting medical bills ... all of it is just life.

I guess the question is what do we do when life gets complicated, do we sit in misery and whine and complain? Or do we meet each challenge with grace, humor and courage? I have to say that I have never found that whining moves me ahead at all. But when I accept the grace and strength of God to meet my circumstances it changes everything. Primarily, it changes me, my attitude and my perspective. It gives me the courage to look for God's answer to not depend on my own wisdom.

So even though this Unexpected Journey continues I am confident that I am not walking this path alone and I have everything I need to live, love and serve to the glory of God. And I cannot even express how thankful I am that I do not have to do this alone.

I am never alone .... and that is a good feeling,

Just Connie