I look around. No one has a perfect body. One that functions perfectly.

I sniffle because of my allergies. Well, I do a lot of things. My right eye waters and itches sometimes so much I want it to stop (I am being nice).

Romans 5:3-5 in my NLT says, We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation. And this hope will not lead to disappointment. For we know how dearly God loves us, because he has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with his love.

Isn’t that a lovely way to love someone? A person who has a body that doesn’t function perfectly.

I like the fact that problems (suffering) develops endurance. The will to keep going. Not everyone has this.

Endurance builds strength of character. Isn’t character who you are? I like the character I am. I am colorful & sparkly. Even with my imperfect body.

In the end, I would like to known as a gal who was wise, full of grace combined with faith & integrity. Maybe that is what my suffering is to create.