Siesta Scripture Memory Verse 8!

Yay!  I'm here!  I made it! I'm alive! My computer is alive!   And I'm posting my memory verse!  I'm so thankful to be participating.  I knew it would be a challenge for me going into it at the beginning of the year when I knew I would most likely be having surgery, but I never could have guessed just how challenging it would become.  Thank you God, for pulling me through, again.  

Here's my new verse:

-1 Peter 1:3 

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great mercy has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.

Amen to that!  I thought this verse is very timely since Easter is nearly here!  I love Easter.  I love the sacrifice given so that we will be able to spend eternity with God.  Have a great weekend!

I Thought My Computer Was Broken...

.....but I just had my wireless internet modem too close to my wireless router, wireless telephone, speaker system and my internet phone modem!  I didn't post my last Siesta Scripture Verse because I thought my computer was dead for sure, but it turns out that I just needed to move some equipment!  Thank the Lord!  

I believe I have finally fully recovered from my February surgery.  The last few days I have been able to come home from work and actually get things done around the house!  It doesn't hurt that it is finally spring here and it is light out from 6 am to 10 pm (with 10 or more minutes a day gain until June 21st)! I did go to the doctor on Tuesday for my final post-surgery check up and even though he said I'm healing well, it looks like I will be having another surgery in June.  Dang!  Not exactly the news I was hoping to hear, so I think I'll just pray for healing!  Our God is good.

-Many are the plans in a man's heart, but it is the LORD's purpose that prevails.-Proverbs 19:21

I'm excited to do a post tomorrow for Kelly's "Show Us Your Life" for the first time in forever!  I haven't done a single one since she started back up a few months ago.  I wasn't doing much of anything, except laying in bed, a few months ago. Even blogging lost its appeal to me.  It's amazing the small things (like a properly functioning bladder) we take for granted until there is a problem.  Not that I'm complaining.  The contrast is good.  It gives us perspective so we can know what to be more thankful for!  To be honest, I probably have not thanked the Lord enough for how good He has been to me, when I know there are plenty of people out there who wish that they only had a problem like mine.  It can be hard to comprehend how blessed I am sometimes, but want I give You glory and praise, Lord Jesus.  Thank You, Jesus!

Tomorrow will be a big day for me blog-wise:  I'll be doing a post for Beth Moore's Scripture Verse and one for Kelly's SUYL!  Guess I better get my nose in my Bible and find my new verse!  

2011 Siesta Scripture Memory Verse 6!

I know I missed the last two memory verses, but I don't want to miss any more!  The last month has been a difficult one for me and my husband, but by God's grace and mercy, I'm here to proclaim victory!  I have had a much slower recovery than I ever expected.  I think I may have another urinary tract infection right now and my poor husband caught the flu last week.  

Because of our sickness, I wanted to choose a verse that speaks of physical healing so I can remember to ask for this gift for both my husband and I.  I also want to remember to thank Him for all of the healings He has already done for us and will continue to do in the future.  Here's my verse for this week:

Bless the Lord, O my soul,

And forget none of His benefits;

Who pardons all your iniquities,

Who heals all your diseases.

-Psalm 103:2-3

I finally got my scripture spiral filled in with the first three verses that I did prior to my surgery and as I continue to get well and regain my strength, I plan to catch up the two verses that I missed. 

On another note, my thoughts and prayers go out to the people of Japan during this incredibly trying time.  I do not understand tragedies such as this, but I realize that we must not be afraid and that we must trust in the Lord. 

After Surgery Update...

I know this post is long overdue, but I'm finally starting to feel normal again.  Surgery went well, and I didn't actually start to have problems until my first post-surgery check-up, when the doctor unintentionally opened up a large hematoma (blood clot) that bled quite a lot.  I also developed some type of infection for which I am still taking antibiotics.  I haven't done much but lay in bed for these last couple of weeks, except for my daily visits to the doctor.  I'm not  complaining though.  I'm thankful that my doctor is attentive as he is.  He even had me come in on the weekend so he could make sure I was doing OK.  Thank you for your prayers.  They were needed and appreciated!

2011 Siesta Scripture Memory Verse 3!

I am so grateful that my Savior allows me, a lowly sinner, of no noteworthy lineage and definitely not deserving, to approach His throne and ask Him for His mercy and to be covered in His grace.  This is the verse I chose for this week:

Therefore let us draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.

-Hebrews 4:16

New American Standard Bible

My MacArthur Study Bible says that in ancient times, communication with rulers was reserved for only those who were the highest advisors.  Because Christ died in the way He did, at the throne of God, grace and mercy are available to everyone.  I am thankful.  And in need.  

I am scheduled to have surgery on my bladder on February 11th.  Also, this may be TMI, but today the doctor confirmed something I have suspected for about a week:  I have a Urinary Tract Infection.  Yay me (not really).  I had a procedure done about 10 days ago to check my bladder function and things went a little differently than they should have (read: things went wrong), which put me at a higher risk of developing a UTI.  At least I now know the reason I have been feeling so lousy the last few days.  I'm on antibiotics now and hopefully, will be feeling better real soon.  

Even though the enemy has come hard against me since I decided to participate in the Scripture Memory Team and at times it has been tough and I have been tempted to quit, I am still trying.  I refuse to give up.  I praise the name of Jesus Christ.  The enemy can try to hang around me and harass me and break my spirit, BUT he is going to have to listen to me praising my God a lot!  Ha!  Please, if you think of it and feel so inclined, pray for my surgery to go well and for me to have a quick recovery with no complications!  Thank you.