Sometimes, the Gifts we Receive From God Are Not the Gifts We Want, but They Are the Gifts We Need...

I'm sick.

I'm going back to bed.

This is not a gift I wanted from God,

but,

I think it's one of His Great Mercies

to me.

I'm being forced to lay down and rest,

which is, probably, something I needed.

Well, it's not something I

"Probably"

needed.

It is something I needed.

I had to miss activities yesterday.

I missed a birthday party.

I didn't get to Mass.

I'm not sure I'll make Mass today.

It is what it is.

I'm sick.

I offered this illness to God.

I know he'll do with it what He feels is best.

I ramble.

It's after 7 AM, and it's not light yet.

I ache, but I think the fever broke.

Maybe I'll feel better soon.

I'd rather go to Mass today than not.

This is not a gift I want,

but 

it's a gift I must need.

Patience.

Submission.

Humility.

Sigh.  None of which I have learned.

Please say a prayer for me today.

I will feel better soon, I know.

For now,

Thank You, Lord, for this gift.

Amen.