God is gracious, and full of mercy.

I have had a few rough weeks, as many of you know, and early last week suffered a heart spell, breathing issue and auto-immune flare up. I was almost back to a state of normal, when two nights ago, I had a massive set back. A situation arose in which I could barely breathe, it was very like suffocating, and quite alarming. Thankfully, we were able to get it under control, with God's help. (It is also a comfort to have a husband who is first aid/cpr trained, so if that is needed....)

Most of yesterday was spent in bed, with Charles ever checking on me and telling me of the loving and wonderful prayers and words so many of you sent. I thank you deeply.

Today, I rested most of the day, getting up to post Church pages (and yes, I admit, check on the status of my favorite game on FB...)...in a few moments, I will be leaving the computer for the evening to rest again. I am looking forward to some of the Chinese food Charles bought yesterday being reheated for dinner....easy and tasty. Another mercy to be grateful for. Also to be thankful for is the knowledge, medicine and treatment to help manage this condition. And one of my greatest blessings is the husband God has gifted me with, who is loving, kind and tender.

We so often forget what offering praise in troubled waters (or situations of life) will open up. As I was coughing and quite literally gasping for air the other night, I thought in my mind and said with my heart, "Even now Lord, You are good, please be with me,"...and within seconds, a calm and peace descended upon me and my coughing started to subside. When we praise God, especially in such moments, we open ourselves up to an even fuller measure of His grace and mercy....and our trust in Him at those times glorifies His name and power. When your back is to the wall, my friends, then it the time to most honestly and sincerely "praise Him in the storm." I have seen miracles arise from doing such before (a cancer issue years ago)...and I saw it again two nights ago.

Blessed be the name of the Lord, for He is my rock and my salvation.

I wish you all a good night and a blessed tomorrow. I am sorry if I didn't like many of your posts today, I will hope to catch up more on posts and messages tomorrow and through the week. May the Lord hold you all in His hands.