Back and better each day

So peeps what's up. I've been mia from the blogging scene for a week or so and so much to tell yall about. First of all thanks to those who've prayed for me while I was sick. Everyone knows it sucks to be sick but this last week was horrible. First off I was already a little irritated that I was getting sick because of people at work. GRRRR guess I'm gonna have to take airborne everyday now. Sweet I love that. Anywho so by the weekend I was pretty bad and getting worse.
Sat Jan 17- Yard sale. Oh so fun when your sick. It actually wasn't too bad. Though I didn't meet my goal due to the lack of bargain hunters i did meet some interesting peeps. Was lucky to have The Davis residence to set up. Mom helped and Adam fed us. Yay.. Be on the look out for more yard sales and hopefully lessening of my fabulous clutter.
Sun Jan 18-- Still sick. But then my dad got sick too. So the sick taking the sick to the ER was loads of fun. First of all my attitude sucks from the get go. I was really not wanting to be responsible. I wanted for once to be selfish and callous. So as I broke all kinds of speed limits on a Sunday afternoon shouting expletives along the way with my father doubled over dying in the passenger's seat, I started thinking... why do I always have to be this person. My parents often take advantage of me b/c I'm at home. So more and more I'm realizing how we've become these three people who are not family but room mates who barely communicate and more or less have perpetual moments of hate -- harsh but truth. So 90 down the 405 to the VA and record time I might add from my house to LB in about 12 mins. Yeah did I mention I was flying.. So we get there and my dad has trouble and falls on his knees in front of the window and there are two able bodied folks behind the glass watching this unfold. UMMMMMM I little help people. SO as they take their time to call and get help a very large nurse comes out of the ER and starts asking my dad how he's doing. PAUSE ... in Astrid's head... UH really you're asking a 215 pound man who is on the floor in excruciating pain and I can not lift him on my own how he's doing. Huh thought nurses were supposed to be a little perceptive guess not... So I tell her it could possibly his pancreas and she goes and about how she has had trouble with her pancreas and has surgery or whatever a couple times. Uh lady my dad still needs help. SO move your fat butt and help... no I did not say this aloud. I just proceeded to help my dad up as the nurse stood there. Anyways after he was settled in I was really humbled. I got all these calls from peeps I haven't heard from in so long. My dear friend Ang called and I talked to Susie and just listening to them and their problems I felt really lame. WOW ASTRID you don't have it that bad. SHUT UP and be thankful. Then a moment of clarity. As I'm sitting outside on the ground I see this older vet come out in a wheel chair. He's just thankful for the sun and being able to feel its rays. Then he sees me sitting there looking all sad and pathetic and does the kindest thing. He asks if i've eaten and then offers the other half of his boxed sandwich. At first I decline thinking he should finish but he says that I need it more and to always remember Jesus. double WOW!!!! SO I proceed to have the best chicken swiss sandwich on wheat... yes this my form of humble pie. I truly believe that that man was moved by the holy spirit to show kindness to me. I had forgotten how to kind...even to my father here in the hospital. I was being selfish thinking only of my sickness. Praise God for his timing and always the creative moments in which he shows himself to us.
Tue Jan 20-- Still sick now the nose starts bleeding profusely. Yikes blood slugs.. Also O'roark --dear friend in the hospital for his wrist. Yikes right before the wedding. All is good though.
Wed Jan21- New hardware -- Retainers back in and possible future apt with the ENT-- Ear Nose Throat for my nose to be carterized so that the blood vessels scab over and don't pop easily...thus ensuing waterfalls of blood. Not looking forward to expense... Pray I have the funds for this.
Fri- Jan23- Driving up to Santa Maria for the O'roark Wedding. Yay.. so looking forward to this. Played fun car games with Heather and Adam.
SAT-24 Norma Washington turns 57 and Chris and Leilani begin their life together as a happily new married couple. So we were at the Santa Maria Inn which is way cool. Ate breakfast with the boys-- Adam and Peter and then got ready to celebrate out friends martimony. Cloudy but a break during the ceremony as the glorious sun came out. Thank you Lord for the beautiful day. Didn't cry. Everything was great. Beautiful Leilani-- (Pics will be uploaded at a latter day) Handsome Chris. Fabulous bridesmaids and groomsmen in their chuck. Lovely and jovial ceremony. Hello kitty and He-man on the Cake and the peis de resistance-- Authentic Santa Maria tri tip. Oh yeah. I was so stuffed. Pretty much killed the half-stone I lost the previous 2 wks. Hopefully I can keep it up
Sun25- Feeling groovy.. well better than I deserve that's for sure and better healthwise. Oh Gabe's back in town. Good to see an old face. Please pray for him.
Going to go watch a movie with my muffin and Ryan, Katie and Carter. Fun later folks.

What I've learned. TO LOVE.. today I read about showing forbearance-- greek meaning stiffling sin. In this we are to show an agape--self-sacrificing Christ-like love to other especially our enemies. That as I love I should show kindness, gentleness, a gladness and patience. This is a daily struggle and definitely needs prayer. In my studies with Adam we have been goign through Acts and currently in ch7. Today in my devos it asked me to re-read ch's 6 and 7 and reflect on Stephen's love for his enemies. He was the first Christian martyr and showed amazing love and asked that God forgive despite the transgressions of those who persecuted him. He did it. He died for the gospel. Are we... Am I willing to live for it. showing his love. I want to finish well. But right now I want to be on the right track...living and leading a life worthy of the calling with which I am called. 2009 -- Walking worthy.. keeping you posted as often as possible.