Little Reminders

Today, part of my organ lesson was spent discussing life matters. And I was okay with that. Because my professor, Dr. Ore, who has known me for four years, knows when something is really wrong with me.


While he knows what has been wrong and the specifics of my health problems, today he asked what was bothering me and I, for the sake of time, skimmed the surface of some of my hurts and frustrations. He offered many great words of wisdom. While what we discussed was somewhat private, it made me feel better to know that it's okay to be feeling the way I am. He reminded me that it's more important to be healthy than it is perfect.


Today, also in Family Life Ministry class, Dr. Warren talked about how some people like to play the role of God in trying to control relationships. And unfortunately, I fell short and let my sinful flesh take control and that made me want control. Now that I recognize this, it is benefiting my health greatly. 


I was also reminded in an e-mail today of the following:
Dylan, you are not common. You are a special being, kind, smart, considerate, observing, deep, funny, with an unyielding faith in God! You are a dream come true for most people, and do not let people see you for what you became when you got sick- - rather, let people see you for all of the above- who you REALLY are. 


It's great little reminders like all of the above that I do have the strength to push through this. God does not expect perfection, only faithfulness. And I have remained faithful. And that is one thing this illness did not, or will not ever, take away from me.