Chapter 12: Blessings

I think with any challenge or trial in our lives that it is important to look for the good things that are happening.  No time in life is a complete disaster.  Though I admit that there have times that it has been hard for me to find the good.  I've had to look a little harder and pray more often to find the Lord's blessings in my challenges.

But I know He is always there.  I know that there are always blessings and tender mercies extended my way if I just look for them and recognize them.
I have had a few health improvements from my stroke.  Yes, it’s true, I have had some positive in the health area too.

I used to struggle with some sciatica pain on my left side.  After my stroke, my left side has been pretty numb.  So, no more sciatica pain!  After two years, unfortunately the sciatica pain is coming back.  But, that means my left side is awakening again.  So it's all good.

Another wonderful blessing has been the end of my migraines!  I used to get a severe migraine headache once a month.  Yes, it was at that time of month.  I guess in a way I was blessed because I knew exactly when it was coming, so I never planned anything on that day.  But, I am very grateful that I no longer have them.  

I don't know if the migraines were a symptom or warning sign of my stroke.  The doctors never indicated this was the case.  I don't know if the migraines started from the sensory part of my brain or from my left side.  But, whatever the reason, this is a wonderful thing.  I am so grateful that my migraines are gone.

I am grateful for the blessings I continue to receive as I go through this new life.  I am continually looking for the Lord’s hand in my life.  I know He blesses me more than I often recognize.