Stitches

Well, let me start off by saying, I had a rather eventful weekend.  I had my first experience ever getting stitches. I've gotten staples on my head before but that's a different story. Yup, I really can't remember what happened.  I just remember losing my balance when I wanted to do my business on the toilet but before I could even sit down I lost my balance, hit my chin, saw blood, felt a little burn, and when I opened my eyes, Joe was on the floor with me checking out my cut, and saying he needed to bring me to emergency because I needed stitches.  I really couldn't or didn't want to see how bad the injury was.  And, I might have still been in a little state of shock.  So, anything that Joe said, I did.  I trusted him, because I know he loves me and of course he wanted me to get help if he thought I needed it. Once at the hospital, after I was seen by the doctor, it was no surprise when as soon as he removed my bandaid, he said " You need stitches."

If Joe wasn't there with me, I have no idea what I would have done. Knowing me, I most  likely would have panicked and not have been able to think straight.  Joe really amazed me with how calm he was during that whole ordeal. Even when the nurse was making me numb which was so painful and the doctor was putting the stitches, Joe let me hold his hand and squeeze it when it was painful.   Joe hates needles, so to watch them poke and stitch me up would probably have been brutal for him.  But,  I believe God gave him the tolerance and strength he needed to be there for me.

You see how awesome God is, that He knew to put Joe in my life.   God knew even before I was born how my life would be.  God knows my past, present, and future. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. (‭Hebrews‬ ‭13‬:‭8‬ NIV) I thank God for bringing Joe in my life to be my spiritual leader, husband, helper, provider, and then some. See, God really provided who He knew I needed in my life.  I really do feel blessed. I also am beyond thankful for my parents as well.  If you didn't know, I am an only child and for reasons I don't know, I am at a stage in my life where my parents are so helpful! And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus. (‭Philippians‬ ‭4‬:‭19‬ NIV)

Some of you may have special people like that in your life and I suggest letting them know how much you love and appreciate them.  Some may not, and I have no idea why, but God has a plan and know that he will never leave you or forsake you.  The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.” (‭Deuteronomy‬ ‭31‬:‭8‬ NIV).

My little injury could have been worse and a really big injury.  I could have hit my head, I could have lost consciousness and have been knocked out........ It just could have been a lot worse. But, thank God that it wasn't. Thank you God that it wasn't!