Today I find myself beginning something new. Opening a window into my life that I really never thought I would open. The last year has been tough for me, a journey that has brought me many challenges and opportunities to realize God's grace. A journey that I will tell you all about as my days here continue.
For a long time, I don't know how long to be honest, I have prayed for patience. God does hear our prayers, I have proof...I prayed for patience and God has taught me patience this year. On October 17, 2008, I found myself struggling with a migraine type headache that just wouldn't go away. No matter what medication I took, nor how much sleep I engaged in, the headache remained. I was teaching grade 7/8 at the time and the students were wonderful. They spent time working quietly and without the annoying fluorescent lights on... they were respectful. I don't know what more a teacher could ask for... they cared... I was honoured to have them as my students. I continued to work until November 7, 2008 when another staff member took me to the ER because the pain was unbearable. Even on IV meds, the doctor's were unable to eradicate my migraine and so still today, I lay here in pain. No longer able to work, resigned to laying prone in bed until the mystery of my brain is found. Patience...for my eleven year old daughter that has had to care for me throughout this journey. Patience...for the waiting lists that seem to go on forever for CT scans and MRIs. Patience...for the doctors that take time to make appointments, return phone calls, and diagnose the cause of my headaches. God has taught me patience.
So today I begin the a blog... my journey... the lessons...my life.
until the next time,
Laurie
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