A Message From My Nurse

I e-mailed my nurse at Dr. Knox's office last week after a friend asked a question of clarification, which I could not answer. Not only did she answer, but she signed her letter referring to the sovereignty of God and His plan.

I love the way she signed it, and I love being treated by a Doctor and her staff who embrace such a high view and trust in God. It it challenging. It is even a bit "unsettling". I would like to hear, "You are going to be just fine." It is a bit unnerving to hear, (and I am paraphrasing) You are in an outstanding place, but we cannot say anything 100%, except that God is sovereign and has a plan.

Although I desire the 100% outcome, I also want to accept God's plan, courageously and with grace. Being a patient where I am allows me to be hopeful, and contemplate and practice the issue of courageous, gracious acceptance of hard things. I am glad for that, because when it is all said and done, I hope to not only be a healthier person, but a deeper, better Christian person. That would not a bad outcome.