Me Again...

Thank you all for your prayers so much. I am slowing getting better each day. I sat outside in the sunshine for a good while today, and I think that really helped me. My hubby said the "yellows" of my eyes didn't look quite so yellow! I stared in the mirror early this morning and had a short gasp. All I could think of was Yosemite Sam who always said, "You lily-livered varmint!" Ha!

So, you see I can actually smile and laugh a bit again. I am so thankful for that. This Hep A is definitely no laughing matter, and FYI, the answer on did I receive the vaccine is "no." One reason is that I was not well informed as to the fact that it was a series of shots. We went 2 weeks before leaving to go to Ethiopia, and didn't feel the shot would have taken effect. Also, immune globulin wasn't an option apparently, according to the doc. It is difficult to get I guess. Another thing is that, for those who know me well, I must say I haven't been a fan of vaccinations for quite a few years. Did this come into play in my husband and my decision? Obviously it did. Knowing what I have been through now, would I receive the vaccine? I must eat crow and say a resounding "YES!" I would definitely risk side effects of a shot over this gruesome crud any day!

So, that is where I stand. I know the Lord has had his Hand upon me, and He even knew that this would happen to me. I trusted Him for protection there and back, and although it didn't happen exactly as I had hoped (to say the least), there is a reason for it, and He still protected me. He protects us with His mighty angels so often that it would frighten us, I believe, if we knew just how many deadly plans of the enemy have been thwarted by the mercy of God over our lives. It was prophecied over me while in Ethiopia that a spirit had been trying to kill me most of my life, a spirit of death, but that this spirit would not prevail because of the blood of Jesus and the anointing. He was rebuked, cast away and defeated! Thank you, my Lord! Thank you that you have all the victory over death and the grave! Thank you that no weapon formed against me shall truly prosper!

And your prayers, my dear friends, are so precious to me. They are an incense to our Lord, and He truly hears and answers the cries of His beloved children. I have been walking in the valley of the shadow of death, but I will fear no evil, for He is with me. When we get to our weakest, we can feel Him most with us. Blessed be the name of the Lord!

FYI - Yes, little Ellie had Hep A. Blood test was confirmed. The Lord never said we would not suffer on this earth, but He promised that He has overcome for us. Good night...continue to lift me and my family up...and may the peace and love of Jesus surround you and protect you tonight.