It’s that time of the year. The time when I am busy with my Community Bible Study (CBS), getting ready for the snow, daylight saving time and figuring out how to handle the holidays with my Multiple Sclerosis.

This year the midwestern weather is wreaking havoc on & in my body and creating periods of uncomfortable discomfort and twinges of past sensations. It has been really cool to see the colors even if they are not as brilliant as last year. I think the leaping changes in the weather caused that and my flustering irritation. (That is what I have now).

It’s not gonna change so work through it. That is what I have learned from some of my Freeport friends. I see, therefore I learn. I learn so much more.

I am double fisting my drinking this morning. One hand has my mushroom & turmeric coffee in it’s grasp. The other has my water glass. (My Sonic Ocean Water comes later).

Because of the pain, I would like to be totally 100% dairy free and gluten free 90% of the time. Plus I do want to cut my sugar down. That means I have to ration or not eat all my candy. Dang it!!

Anyway, two will fight for my heart. One will win. I cannot see the future, but He can.

I do believe to accomplish my desire or goal for sugars, I need to present my request daily and when tempted, I need to make that request again. I know this will be through the day. Some may say, “that is too hard!” (Yeah, I will be right along you in that statement). Others…well, I don’t know what they say. I just know I will mess up (especially in the beginning) BUT I need to ask for forgiveness and try again.

Forgiveness, that is an interesting word. I looked up the definition as I was wondering if it was easier to say the word or know what it is. Forgiveness is to pardon or to let go. The definition for Sin (in my words), is to miss the mark or to overstep a line. I disobeyed, therefore, I have sinned. Notice how I didn’t use the word, “failed”.

I may drag my feet, but I don’t give up.

Dear brothers and sisters, when trouble of any kind comes your way, consider it an opportunity for great JOY. For you know when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing. – James 1:2-4 NLT

An opportunity! An opportunity for growth. An opportunity to listen to a stranger and love them like Jesus. You may have the opportunity to speak and tell someone what He has done for you. What a wonderful thing!

I will say it LOUD & with a garbled voice, I have had the opportunity to meet the most incredible folks. I would not have met these fine folks on the path I was traveling. I consider it pure joy.

Today is Veterans Day. I am pretty sure I would tell my dad (who served in the Army) that although MS blows, it has given me the opportunities I would not have otherwise. I have gotten to meet folks that know what it’s like to fight. They may not have grenades (Ohhhh wouldn’t it be fun to have glitter & confetti grenades) but, they are fighting for their health.

I giggle knowing there are some throat punches & head slapping the enemy. I bet David did some of that. I know I would.

David was a great warrior. I bet he had some amazing opportunities. Just reading some of prayers I based that statement.

I am really digging Psalm 10 lately.

I have a heart problem with enemies or those I think are wicked. I just need to remember, He created them so He will bring justice, not me. This is another opportunity for growth.

Growing…having opportunities…hmmm!