Over the last two weeks I have felt completely useless. I experienced a wicked depression and did not bother to reach out to others and ask for help. I also spent very little time in the Bible and in prayer. Because my chronic low blood pressure caused me to feel dizzy and lethargic, it was difficult to sit up and use my laptop. The longer time I spent away from things that would normally nourish my faith, such as God’s word, prayer, and fellowship with others, the more I began to question if I could be a tool for God with the physical and mental challenges I face. But we all know you do not have to have a disability or mental health diagnosis to feel broken down and useless at times.
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COMPLETION OF THE GOOD PLAN
For the past couple of months, I have had pressure sores on my backside and it has required me to stay in bed. When I cannot roll around in my wheelchair and get outside, I start to feel so isolated and depressed. Of course I thought I was “good” with everything, but the anger over my situation began to boil over during the last week or so. I literally screamed at God last night about my hardships; but as usual, my morning study radically changed my outlook and bolstered my faith.
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Two weeks ago, I was hospitalized for six days for another blood infection. It seems to be happening about every 5 to 6 weeks. Just as I was about to get disgusted over the situation, I found this blog post written in November 2016. It spoke to my heart this morning, so I am reposting it.
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Diary of a Quadriplegic 