Sinking!!!

This may be one of the fastest blogs I ever write, but it is burning in my heart to write it riiiiight now. I have to be at the clinic in 24 to 39 minutes, approximately, so with about 12 minutes of driving time, I better type fast.


Jesus walked on water to the boat where the disciples were. This is when Jesus let Peter do something amazing. He got to walk on water. But watch what happens.


“Lord, if it’s you,” Peter replied, “tell me to come to you on the water.”
   “Come,” he said.
   Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus.  But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!”
 Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. “You of little faith,” he said, “why did you doubt?” (Matthew 14:28-31)


 Today I experienced something I have only experienced once. One time in college I was super sick and I hurt all over and I prayed that God would heal me and I felt a million times better, instantly. Haven't told many people about it, because to me it was a really personal experience.
Well today I woke up with a painful sore throat. My voice was HORRIBLE. I sounded like a gargling bullfrog. A dear, strong friend encouraged me to pray for healing. I did... and whoa buddy. I swallowed and it didn't hurt. I could speak without the gargle. It was nuts. It was too big for me to wrap my mind around. So I started to kind of test it. I started straining my voice. I touched my throat. I doubted it!!!!
And then slowly but surely I started to hurt again. I was so confused. I thought "well there goes that, that was strange".... then on the way home I thought of Peter in the water.



I feel like that's exactly what I did. When God answers you and grants you something miraculous that is only through God and His power, don't look around! Don't second-guess it. Just worship Him and give Him the glory. Don't let reason or fear cloud you. I got home and I prayed again, this time for forgiveness. That I doubted! That I was of little faith.


I'm about to go volunteer at the Clinic, and my throat feels fine :)
I couldn't even talk this morning, much less swallow, drink anything... and I've been singing all afternoon. My God answered a really bold prayer because I had the faith to ask. Sometimes God doesn't answer us the way we want, but wow I praise Him for answering me today, and I wanted to share with everyone what I experienced.


Love you all.

Thoughtful

"Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable--if anything is excellent or praiseworthy--think about such things." Phil 4:8


There are people who enter my life and try to pull me away from the Lord. Then, there are those who bring such a light, and such joy. Placed strategically in my path, for my good. My helpers, my warriors, my encouragers, my builders. They reach out to me. They answer questions I never asked. They have similarities to me I never thought possible. They surprise me with goodness. They love me generously. They listen to me. They laugh with me. They pray over me with confidence. In tears, they rejoice over the work the Lord has done in me.

God has equipped me with a powerful army-- strong men and women, whose faith is inspiring and whose efficient prayers are being heard and answered all over the world.

Every doubt melts away. Every hesitation is replaced with affirmation. Every challenge along the way is trampled by the grace and faithfulness of God. 


"I cry out to God Most High, to God,
who fulfills his purpose for me.
I will praise you, O Lord, among the nations;
I will sing of you among the peoples.
For great is your love, reaching to the heavens;
your faithfulness reaches to the skies.
Be exalted, O God, above the heavens;
let your glory be over all the earth."
Psalm 57:2,9-11

Funny Workday

Here are some snippets of my day, because work today was pretty funny :)


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*while I was doing transfusion inspections*
Nurse: sir could you give me your name and date of birth?
Patient: those are already mine!


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Two of my teachers, now colleagues, brought a new batch of students through the lab. The next conversation happened right in front of all the new students.
By the way, my hair is currently brown. It is supposed to fade down to my natural dark blonde, here's to hoping.


Teacher #1: Helena, I love your hair!
Me: Thank you!
Teacher #1: I saw it on your facebook! I was creeping on your facebook!
Me: LOL
Teacher #2: It makes you look older!
Me: Yeah? Think I look 19 yet? I was going for 19!
Everyone: LOL


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Random stranger in the elevator: YOUR HAIR IS BROWN!
Me: yes it is!
Random stranger in the elevator: *points to my name badge picture* IT WAS BLONDE BEFORE!
Me: yes it was!
*elevator doors open, we exit and go our separate ways*


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Person picking up blood: *squints while looking at me* something is different!
Me: my hair is darker?
Person picking up blood: no, there's something else...
Me: I'm not wearing my glasses?
Person picking up blood: no, that's not it! *points to my face* you're wearing MAKEUP!
Me: oh wow. I am! I took 5 minutes this morning haha
Person picking up blood: see I noticed!


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Boss: meow meow meow
Me: I really like your cat noises!
Boss: so does my cat! He appreciates that someone speaks his language!
Me: ahahaha




See, I had a funny day today :)